Discreet Cat earns 115 Beyer Speed Figure

Originally Posted by Cunningham Racing

I'm sorry to have to bash a comment, but this is borderline ridiculous...horses don't get hooked the entire way around - especially horses that don't have to have the lead...he will settle off the pace and make his 1/2 mile to 3/8 mile run and if he gets hooked during that time period I guarantee you his competition won't be able to match strides with him late...

Not a good anology, man....

Its not an anology. It is merely and example. Maybe poor so I will make it clearer.

Then have a fresh horse hook Secretariat as he rounds the turn. He would not have the same time.
Like I used to do with 3 other guys when we were trying to run a training Olympic long distance runner since none of us could keep up with him after 800 meters. We took turns jumping in and pushing him hard like he would experience on the track during his 5000 m and 10K. We could not stay with him individually.

This is what I am saying. Horses run much easier when not challenged. Thats why there is always a question mark next to a horse that breaks maiden 1st time out with a fantastic time and wins by open lengths. Is that too ridiculous? Take that a bit further and I think you understand what I am saying. Maybe give Bernardini a horrible start, get him caught down on the rail, and then blow them away late... then I am hooked. FACE a little adversity... champions face adversity and come through. Why is that so hard to understand...