[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by CSC

What I am suggesting is a start on turf off of an extended layoff for any non turf horse could be construed as something was or is amiss with the horse and they chose that race because turf racing is easier on a horse. Could it be a prep yes, could there be other reasons? Yes and no and maybe.

I think that when a horse like Tiago or Colonel John is off for any extended period like they were, you don't have to assume anything was amiss. You know it for a fact. Turf racing is easier on them than dirt racing but I don't think it's something that should make you wonder a little bit more about their condition because they are being brought back in a grass race instead of a dirt race. Because grass racing is easier, I've always thought it was better to prep for big races on dirt with grass preps because they aren't are hard on the horse as a dirt race but at the same time, they give you more conditioning than trying to get your horse to a big race off of works. They want to get Colonel John up to the Pacific Classic but don't want to throw him right into the fire in the San Diego and I'd imagine it's not the easiest thing getting allowances to fill for him so you try the grass. I just don't think it's as much of a red flag as you do.