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Just Steel is the most experienced horses (11 starts) in the Kentucky Derby, and one of the fastest. His last-out 95 Beyer Speed Figure is comparable to all but Fierceness. When ground loss is considered, Just Steel is as fast or faster than every other rival. He was wide throughout when second in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby. The effort ranks among the top performances by a 2024 Derby candidate. The challenge is to run two races alike. Just Steel is trained by D. Wayne Lukas, a four-time Derby winner whose 1999 winner had a similar pattern. The historical example is worth recall. Charismatic had never earned a noteworthy figure until he improved 14 points to win the Lexington Stakes in his 14th start. He reproduced the effort winning the Derby and Preakness. Similarly, Lukas-trained Just Steel reached top form in his 11th start. Just Steel has a pressing/stalking style that could lead to a good trip behind the speed and in front of the closers, contingent on avoiding another wide trip.
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