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Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann
PoN was taken out of his game in this race so didn't look as good as previously. The lack of pace meant he moved too early and ended up in a drive for a half-mile instead of the usual 3/8 or 1/4 mile. Same thing happened to Chocolate Candy up north last out. That they were able to win their races despite this handicap demonstrates their superiority over their respective fields.
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You made two mistakes here. The first is that Pioneerof the Nile ever looked good. The second is the ridiculous notion that a horse who pulls his way to the lead during pedestrian fractions is somehow taken out of his game or is up against it pace-wise. That is not the case. He was able to contest a very slow pace and no matter what your running style is, when you're involved in a slow pace you should have something left in the stretch.
He is an average horse, nothing more IMO. I know I'd love him in a few Derbies though, I think they are the American, Virginia, or Hollywood.
NT