Trainer John Shirreffs displays his patience when developing horses, refraining from rushing them into races. Currently, he faces a dilemma at Churchill Downs with a horse named Baeza, who is technically 'also eligible' for the Kentucky Derby. Baeza requires another horse to scratch to secure a spot in the race, a situation that complicates the Derby experience for Shirreffs and his team. Due to changes in Derby point penalties impacting Baeza's qualification from the Santa Anita Derby, he remains in suspense while waiting for a potential slot.
It's very awkward... It's tough to come over here and not know you're going to run. And then to wait to see if somebody has to scratch...
I hear all the time, that's the system, and there is no changing that.
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