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Originally Posted by Kitan
Can't take anything away from AP and have to give him credit---I know I'm going to be absolutely berated for this---but the difference between him and others that have tried and failed is that he was able to work out three perfect trips. To be honest, with the way he struggled to the line in the Derby I'm not sure he would have even won that prior to the points system. Take nothing away, but that's the reality. However, at the end of the day he won all three and did humongous things for the sport on this continent. 
I'll still bet against him next time though... |
I'm not going to berate you, but you are wrong.
Firstly, he's a great horse with great speed. Great speed horses have a huge advantage over others because they can make their own trip, and are much more adept at avoiding trouble.
As to the point of the other horses not getting perfect trips, off the top of my head, I would say, real quiet, silver charm, Sunday silence and funny cide. Ill agree on war emblem, chrome and charismatic, ill have another too.
I'm not sure what the point system has to do with him winning the derby, but yeah, it was his weakest showing.