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Old 05-25-2007, 06:53 AM
robfla robfla is offline
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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
...People want to credit Street Sense's explosive turn-of-foot and his excellent manuverability...as the sole reasons he's got all these great trips....however, like all deep closers, he has no control on how fast the pace will be in front of him...

I have to disagree with you and and alot of others who label Street Sense as a "deep closer" I quite frankly don't see him as a deep closer. I think he has a decent turn of foot if needed, and has a very explosive 1/4 - 5/16 mile run. I think he he a very athletic colt as well.

Deep closers ( like Giacomo ) NEED a fast pace and collapse to win, I don't believe SS does. I think SS could win from off the pace in a moderately or slow paced race.. only time will tell.

I also think he could have won the Preakness with a better timed ride, but thats another story/thread.

Last edited by robfla : 05-25-2007 at 07:20 AM.
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