Transparent, Aqu 3rd

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Why was Transparent overbet? He's an improving 3YO, that had significant trouble in each of his last two starts, running against relative mediocrities ( and I say that having thought Wharton had a shot to beat him....I was WAY wrong ).

It is great to have a rider back that is at least interested in being aggressive.

Overbet is subjective, but there's no way to me he was 1-2 on paper. That doesn't diminish from his performance by the way.

I agree with your second point, but I found it funny how the race was ridden.