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Originally Posted by RolloTomasi
I know its for $1 million dollars, but I get the feeling Drill is being "punished" for his poor BC effort with a quick turnaround the way Officer was ten years ago.
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Punished? The winner's purse is $600,000 which practically guarantees Kentucky Derby start.
Drill's sire was one of my favorite horses ever, Lawyer Ron. LR caught my attention when he won Diamond Jo Stakes on New Year's Eve 2005 at Evangeline Downs. Link about that effort follows:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...mond-jo-stakes
A few weeks later I witnessed Lawyer Ron dominating Risen Star field. This was Fair Grounds at Louisiana Downs meet after Hurricane Katrina. He continued his brillance sweeping Oaklawn Park 3YO races -- Southwest, Rebel and Arkansas Derby. Alas, Kentucky Derby was his undoing.
Drill may be overbet Saturday. I will enjoy watching him run nonetheless...