Roger Stein on Beyer on Zenyatta

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

I just watched the race a few more times.

I watched it again and from the broadcast view it's impossible for me to determine how far back she was after 2 1/2 furlongs.

I think her correct final 7 furlong time was a few ticks slower than I originally thought.

Soon after the leader crossed the 7 furlong marker the camera showed a view that could more accurately estimate how far back she was and 16 lengths is my guess.