I took the 2 entry in this race and it had a lot to do with the 2 cutting back off the brief layoff for Albertrani. He has terrific numbers with horses cutting back on the dirt and Monsignor was involved in a very hot pace last time out. Considering his pedigree is geared significantly more towards sprinting, I think he'll benefit greatly from the cutback. His worktab is strong and that's a positive as well.
The favorite was a disappointment last time out as he looked like a very serious horse after his debut. Can he rebound? He might not have to do much more than what he did last time out to beat this field. I ultimately sided against him because he's liable to duel tooth and nail with Artie's Chapter and that will soften him up quite a bit. I was surprised to see Humilarity go at Delaware today and while his scratch from here does reduce the amount of speed set to go to the post, I think they'll go quick enough in the early stages.
So what does that mean for Souper Spectacular? Tough to say but like Andy said, a distance bred colt from a trainer who hasn't won with a firster on dirt in his training career is hardly a horse you'd want to back at 5/2.
Andy already told me my grade was a C+ and I'm scratched from any Talking Horses engagements as well.
NT
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06-22-2010, 07:59 PM
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