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Originally Posted by Hoblin
Rich Strike had a BRIS late pace figure of 89 three races back at a mile, 93 two races back at 1 1/16, and 107 last race going 1 1/8 (finishing ahead of undercard winner Stolen Base), so it made sense that he could move forward at 1 1/4 miles, especially if there was a hot pace up front. Being the second-youngest horse in the race, a case could also be made that he would catch up in figures to those who matured before him.
Was he on my tickets? No. But looking back at the PPs (which I do after every losing wager), it wasn’t an impossible result by any stretch.
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Of course it was impossible. The horse ran and he was well prepared and got an incredible ride.
But he was impossible. I don't care when he was born, he was completely outclassed going into the race and had been soundly beaten by these same horses before.