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Old 05-05-2008, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Better Than Honour
He was tired. Not exhausted, but tired. A freak would be a horse throwing up a sub 2:00 time with a 115 beyer. He is actually just very typical of most derby winners. Nothing more. He just hasn't had to beat much....
Just your typical undefeated Derby winner coming from the 20 post to win by 4+ lengths in his 4th lifetime start.

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Curlin and Hard Spun finish 1,2 in the 2007 BC Classic, demonstrating how competing in all three Triple Crown races ruins a horse for the rest of the year...see avatar
photo from REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
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