Surviving hot and contested paces

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Roses in May's effort in the 2004 Whitney is often overlooked because of the hanger Perfect Drift. However, watching that race and looking at the chart shows you how that pace absolutely fractured the other horses who were even remotely involved in the early running. Peace Rules and Newfoundland, coming off a 1-2 finish in the Suburban, were beaten over 8 and 9 lengths respectively. Seattle Fitz, coming off a win in the Brooklyn, was beaten over 15 lengths.

Technically, Roses In May didn't do it from on the lead while winning all of the pace calls ... but that was one HELL of a performance in the Whitney.




Roses In May's Whitney performance was heavily disguised on Sheet figures because he saved all the ground and carried just 114lbs.

Awesome race to watch...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LfPmfEPjUw