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Originally Posted by MaTH716
Not that Im Contreras guy, but don't you think her getting slammed/sandwiched at the start compromised her trip?
I do agree that she wasnt beating the winner, Flo gave a brilliant ride. The stretch run might have gotten a little interesting if Barber Road dint get into traffic trouble.
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I thought the contact was minimal. Being 4 wide up the backstretch for no reason and then getting beat to the spot she was already in as they approached the turn was all on Contreras. That caused her to have to make that big looping move she made which zapped her late.
He's not a very good rider. That's why after her last I said he'd get her beat eventually. Last time he put her in a spot where she could have gotten into trouble. She can overcome him in small fields but larger fields are going to be an issue.
She's a really nice horse. Not a generational talent, but she ran well yesterday, despite the ride and she deserves a better rider.