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Originally Posted by Smooth Operator
Given what happened last year, the two Euros were the real threats going into the contest, Antitrust32.
Turned out Rip didn't want that extra distance, though … looks like he's better suited for eight.
TO proved legit, but simply couldn't hang with the monster mare in the lane.
That place horse is a nice animal too.
At any rate, you just can't give the big prize to a young horse when you have an undefeated champion older horse which took on all comers and prevailed impressively in the biggest unrestricted race of the year. It's just wrong.
But they're gunna make the same mistake they did in '97 when they gave it to some overhyped, overrated 2yo instead of one of those talented older beasts.
Almost did it again in '04 when that 3yo (SJ) which only ever raced against mediocre colts his own age got way too many votes.
Don't get me wrong, the Alexander filly is clearly a quality animal, but she never proved that she could handle the level of competition that Z whipped in the Classic … not even close.
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If the Classic means everything then why wasn't Ravens Pass HOY last year? I believe he whooped up the eventual HOY in that race too! I think because Curlin had the better YEAR and RP had the better 1 race.
And it will not be a mistake WHEN they give RA HOY