Enough of this silly talk about DC's tough trips. Trips don't matter when you face horses that can't possibly beat you under any circumstances.
I think now, Bernardini is probably underrated. Guess what? Great horses lose races sometimes. Very few retire undefeated. This horse most likely would have gone on to greatness if given the chance, including beating Discreet Cat at anything 1 1/8 miles and beyond. Unfortunately, as with all talented horses in this game, we'll never know how great he could have been.
Losing the BC Classic by about a length as a 3yo to a very good horse is pretty impressive if you think about it.
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