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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
So, you think Pat Byrne should have tried to get some more Graded Stakes in his first start and then either rest him up to the Derby or run in Allowance races for the next few months? This is nonsensical. His horse was making his first start of the year. He is well spaced for two more preps. If he doesn't get enough earnings, a second and third will easily accomplish this, then he won't be in the Derby. I highly doubt he will be whining in that case ( frankly, Pat never struck me as a whiner anyway ).
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Well if I was TCI trainer I would have ran him in the Sam Davis OR Holy Bull,get some earnings then either go onto the TB Derby and the Illinois or poly race.
My point is if u have a chance to get some earnings early get it!!! I know that alot of people say if he doesnt run good in March or his last prep race he doesnt deserve to go BUT I would rather put some money on TCI who runs 3rd in the Illinois Derby than one of the Turf/Poly horses like Mr.Prankster LOL. I KNOW I KNOW Animal Kingdom won last year
Just look at what Asmussen is doing with Sabercat-he got his money,now he is gonna run him 2 times before the Derby and cross his fingers nothing happens before then. I would rather take that chance nowadays then run him 3 or 4 times before the Derby