I don't think Tagg's horse embarrased himself at all. All things considered, I thought he raced good. Tired, flattened out, etc. -- yeah, sure, all a byproduct of the trip, track, pace, and so on. If you didn't like the horse, you have one slant. If you did, you have another. OK.
I thought the horse had potential earlier in the year, Derby trail. However, after he didn't progress, move forward, etc. I figured he was what he was. I do think they reinvented the horse to an extent in heading to the weeds with him, and there I think he moved forward significantly. I was never a big fan, but I am glad he's coming back next year.
Eric
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