Oaks--Lack of horses

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I went to the backside this morning to watch some of the horses work. This will be my 11th or 12th year going on the bacside the week before Derby and I cannot remember seeing fewer horses for the Oaks during that time. I guess R.A is scaring everyone away.

In addition, it seems as if all the trainers like to work their horses prior to 6:30am. I missed the two Godolphine horses this morning. I am heading to the backside Sat and Sun morning and I hope to see a little more activity.