Kentucky Derby Cooking Race Period 2013: Largest Disappointments from Wednesday

Overanalyze and Javaas War were in a position to come up with big benefits on Saturday, but the others were critical letdowns. The Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes have given us a better picture of the field for the Kentucky Derby.A Regrettably for some proprietors and trainers, their jockeys and horses were unable to live up to expectations. Note: Odds from both races (Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes) are from ESPN.com. War School Of all the horses racing on Saturday, there wasnat just a single one which was more frustrating than War Academy. Battle Academy had the best likelihood of any horse in both races on Saturday at 2-1. Instead of coming away with a win, he finished last in the field of 10.A The horse was struggling to finish the race after Mike Smith, War Academyas jockey, said that the horse got afour or five really awkward stepsa (via USA Today). Hopefully, nothing is too serious with War Academy. Not being able to finish will upset several that put cash on the favorite to get in Arkansas, but more individuals will be hoping that everything is ok with the horse. Uncaptured One other favorite on Saturday at the Blue Grass Stakes wasnat in a position to do far better. Uncaptured completed 10th in the area of 14 but was the favorite prior to the race with 7-2 possibilities. A lot of people were wanting Uncaptured to carry on the hot streak.A In his last nine races before Saturday, he had won six of them.A He had also done in second at the Spiral Stakes back in March. After going for a guide at the start of the battle, Uncaptured started to gradually drop behind.A He remained in the top of the bunch before eventually falling off by the end. It might have been a good start, but all that matters is where you finish. Rydilluc Things were looking great for Rydilluc for many the Blue Grass Stakes, but a late surge by Place Malice, Javaas War and even Charming Kitten left Rydilluc in fourth place. With 4-1 chances, many were very excited to see Rydilluc maintain a lead for so long.A Nevertheless, he lost fuel and fell off. Typically, a finish wouldnat be that bad. But, dropping a cause that late in the race makes his performance a large disappointment.