Steve Haskin

MODERATOR:
Today, we have Steve Haskin on the upcoming Preakness.

Toronto, Ontario:
For a little fellow, it seems Wilko got more than his fair share of jostling  around in the Derby and has never had to come that far out of a race but,  all things said, he handled things very well. Do you see him as a serious  win possibility here?

Haskin:
Definitely. I saw him as a serious win possibility in the Derby, and he also bled and ran into traffic problems in the stretch. He no doubt should have been closer.

Eden Prairie, MN:
Steve - What do you think is a fair price on Closing Argument? He was the only horse on the pace in the Derby who finished up close. Joey

Haskin:
With no standout, and the enormity of his performance, he probably should be third or fourth choice at the worst -- probably no higher than 7-1 or 8-1. But like Giacomo, you'll be getting leftover scraps compared to the price in the Derby.

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