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Old 11-02-2007, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by eajinabi
How do you explain the BC Classic where Curlin was well off the pace
Not a closer. He was 6L back after after three-quarters. Not exactly 'well of the pace'. The issue was that deep closers have an exceptionally difficult time getting to the front on sloppy tracks in routes as opposed to closers in sprints.

Other than Octave, in the Dirt Mile, Juvy, Juvy Fillies, Distaff and Classic, horses that did their running from far back were totally compromised. Octave was exceptional getting to Ginger Punch and Hysterical Lady last Saturday and nearly winning.
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