3-year-olds with a look in The Met Mile

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

I know that we'll probably have to agree to disagree on this one, but aren't we writing off Old Fashioned as a Derby contender a bit prematurely. Looking at the list of probables for the Arkansas Derby (and the likely change in pace dynamics with Silver City not in the race), I'd be surprised if Old Fashioned didn't win that race by open lengths.



All that said, should Old Fashioned flop in the Derby, I agree that, as a son of Unbridled's Song with a potential stud career in front of him, the Met Mile would be an interesting assignment for him.

Oh I assume he'll do enough for his connections to let him get drowned in the Derby. After that it would be a good a move for them to try the Met. They probably won't even consider it, but in my opinion, they should.

But, what do I know, when connections like Darley take a horse like Past the Point, who runs a terrific race in the Woodward, and then race him on synthetics, denying very real chances in Grade 1s like the Donn and Carter, it only reinforces the thought that far too often horses are denied their best chances to shine by misguided decisions.

Which spot will be tougher this year......the Whitney or the Jim Dandy? At this point there is a very real chance it will be the Jim Dandy. How many 3YOs do you think will race in the Whitney?