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Originally Posted by eurobounce
Seriously, Flower Alley really hasnt won that much. Sure he got two Grade I's as a three year old but who has he really beaten in his career? He beat Bellamy Road in his 1st race back in the Travers (big deal) and he beat no one in the Jim Dandy. I really think the horse is overrated when I look closer. I have to admit I was really impressed me in the Salvatore Mile but I was wrong. I think the horse will be lucky to beat three year olds. I dont think anything is wrong other than he isnt as good as it seems.
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I tend to agree with this. I think his rep was really earned based on that 2nd place in the BC Classic which was good, but not enough to suddenly make him "thee horse".