41.   There, the colt was able to use the bleeder medication Lasix, which is banned overseas.

42.   Todd Pletcher, the Eastern deputy to Lukas, said the colt was proud and alert but no prima donna around the barn.

43.   Was the colt, Chace was asked, examined for bleeding?

44.   Ward worried out loud that if his colt was going to lose a Triple Crown race it would be here, under exactly these circumstances.

45.   Up until three weeks ago, Zito, a two-time Derby winner, was not sure the colt would be ready for Churchill Downs.

46.   When the colt was born, he broke two ribs and cracked several others.

47.   Although Pulpit acted up just before the start, Brothers said the colt was actually more relaxed than in his previous races.

48.   And this colt is a chatterbox.

49.   Bob Baffert, trainer of Silver Charm, and Trudy McCaffery, co-owner of Free House, both say the colts are pals.

50.   Hofmans said the colt is fine.