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Originally Posted by Travis Stone
I think what Street Sense did was the intent of Nafzger and Co. They wanted SS to put in a sustained run, challenge and finish strong. He's said such a result would "get him towards where he needs to be for Monmouth" (or something like that).
Now, I suppose SS did get out of this race what they wanted. However, I would have preferred to see him battle harder down to the wire versus spit it a bit in the final 100 yards. SS has shown us he hangs a bit (Preakness, Travers) and now he didn't give that extra punch late in this spot.
I'm not sold on him for the BC.
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I'm with you there.
As i said before, Borel really asked him in the closing stages, and in my opinion there was little response from the horse.
There is no doubt he will be 100 times better with a stronger gallop, but his style of racing will always make things difficult in a very good race with plenty of runners.
I thought Hard Spun would win today, but i was still disappointed with Street Sense.