Top Ten Preakness Moments

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by philcski

Hmmm... did you say that between the Derby and Preakness? Otherwise it's easy to look at it in hindsight.

Certainly I noted his less than stellar finish after that electrifying move in the Derby. But the debate isn't who I bet in the 2007 Preakness. It's about Street Sense's penchant for wilting in every start beyond 9f. That includes the Derby, Preakness, Travers, and BC Classic. So, yes, I am looking at it retrospectively.

And anybody could see Street Sense was 4-5 lengths better at CD than anywhere else. That is unquestionable. Then Curlin only would have had to improved by 2-3 lengths. Not exactly impossible, especially considering his trip in the Preakness was much smoother.

What about Street Sense's trip at Pimlico? Ran past Curlin like he was standing still, opens up on the field, yet gets beat. It didn't look to me like Curlin had found another gear so much as Street Sense let up on the gas pedal.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on THIS year's Preakness, to be honest.

I've made some comments in the appropriate threads. Waiting for the entries before putting my head in the noose.