This is a slow bunch...
A mediocre group...
NOT!
Curlin is the living definition of tactical-speed. His stride is grace in motion and he has gotten noticeably physically stronger since his brilliant 7 furlong maiden win earlier this year.
from here on out - continue the program, must gradually improve, can't let the fast rise to the top break his long term momentum. work on establishing position early, work on the turns.
Street Sense has the rare combination of talent and late running style. Always responds and makes his run. His stamina and style separate him from the Jinxed Juveniles.
from here on out - needs to be placed in the right races (pace up front, is lone closer), for winning effort must make last run against top competition, has to win races deep in the lane, not at the top
Hard Spun is a big strong classic distance runner with a true high-cruising speed style. Scary that he has potential to improve and actually made a stalk and pounce move in the Preakness. (albeit very premature).
from here on out - decide a course of action. know your horse. Either this is a real talent with stamina and speed, that simply needs a jockey that can control the animal and time a race properly when he doesn't break on top, or if the horse is uncontrollable, carefully spot him down in class, throw on those blinkers and overpower cheaper horses at 8.5 furlongs.
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