Strong Pretender Excuses Thread

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I agree. Someone called ATRAB tonight and griped about Kiaran saying after the race Friday that Jazil wasn't cranked up. No kidding? Geez, and here I thought he would have been pointing for that race. Figuring out trainer intention, especially with layoff horses, and even moreso with GOOD horses, is all part of playing the horses. Those that do this well have a better chance to win.

Both Ward and Trombetta said going into the race they hardly expected their horse's best efforts. One would hope not.

birdstone



remember that race he ran on a sealed track? everyone said beforehand that he should win regardless..that he was the class of the field, etc.
we all know how that turned out. we also know who went on to rain on smartys parade and then win the travers.

now, not a prime example to give according to what you just put above, but a good example of things not turning out as they should one time, but then redemption later...