American Pharoah... what's next for our new Champion? (The Haskell)

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I should clarify that from my perspective, his numbers seem a lot less tinkered with and/or biased with mid to low level racing. They are frequently fishy with the highest levels of racing.

I think they adjust these figures if they don't like what the numbers say.

You may be right about him knowing more than you, but keep in mind, he didn't really even invent the speed figures that are named for him. Also, it's often useful to question those that allegedly know more than you.

Look I was right about the horse and Doug And Beyer were dead wrong so what they both have a light years better opinion then all but a few. I have followed the sport religiously for 3.5 decades, he is a once in a generation type. I suspected it in the Rebel, others viewed the race as just a public workout. Not sure it means a darn bit what Andy Beyers speed fig was and I imagine Beyer knows that full well. Make no mistake his opinion and perspective is world class. The speed figure is completely irrelevant, save folks using it to measure the horses last race time wise vs. Coach Inge.