Irad Ortiz on Forte and his final work before the Kentucky Derby

Forte works in company with Bright Future in his final Derby prep (Daniella Ricci/Past The Wire)

Irad Ortiz talks about Kentucky Derby favorite and two-year-old champion Forte after his final work for the Run for the Roses on the First Saturday in May. Forte worked Saturday morning one week before the Derby.

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Irad Ortiz on Forte and his final work before the Kentucky Derby

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