Beyer: Espinoza's ride could have cost Chrome Crown

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by JJP

He didn't have to beat Chrome in Louisville or Baltimore. Just in New York. At 1 1/2 miles. And he did it, despite more ground loss than anyone else in the race.

Really?

You mean Tonalist didn't have to board his time machine to change history against Chrome in the Derby and Preakness?

Amazing how you and some others here like to gloss over my point in saying that.

Namely that Chrome's normal performance easily beats what Tonalist ran in the Belmont. Maybe, just maybe, running the race with an injured foot cost Chrome two or more lengths.

Stop being deliberately obtuse.