the 2005 whitney..how much.....

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I remember that interview. I guess I just thought it was sh*tty with the 2 rabbits. I know all it's all fair, but it just seemed desperate. Would 1 rabbit not have been enough?

If one works well then two can only work better. Personally I'm not a big fan of horses that can get thrown off their game so much by a couple rabbits so I thought the situation was pretty funny. If Commentator comes back this year then Zito should pair him with Sun King. If anyone tries to put rabbits against Commentator it will set things up perfect for Sun King. If there is no other speed to duel then Commentator wins it on the front end.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Yeah I guess I'm not a big fan of horses that need 2 rabbits to beat another horse. I mean as a front runner obviously getting 2 rabbits thrown at you will significantly hamper your chances. Not too many horses can overcome something like that.

Well I don't think Saint Liam needed the two rabbits to win at all. He could set the pace or come off it.

[Sightseek]

I'm guessing the way Prado pulled Saint Liam back around the first turn he really expected Commentator to come back to him.

http://www.calracing.com/replays.php

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I'm guessing the way Prado pulled Saint Liam back around the first turn he really expected Commentator to come back to him.

http://www.calracing.com/replays.php

Thanks for getting me to watch that again. What a terrific race.

[blackthroatedwind]

No doubt. It was a hot pace and Saint Liam chased him the whole way. Swingforthefences was not a bad horse....and he finished in Schylerville.

[slotdirt]

I don't think seven pounds matters as far as weight goes, particularly in a nine furlong race.

[Cannon Shell]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't speed very strong at Saratoga that weekend?

[Buffymommy]

Why are we talking about a two year old race? Blah blah...


Seriously, he lost. It's over and done with. I will not speak badly of the dead. He was a good horse, but he did get beat sometimes... But in this case it was the ride they got. Doesn't necessarily mean he (SL) was the better of the two horses, but the ride helped.

Sorry HUGE Gary fan. MAYBE Gary just knew how to beat St. Liam? Hee hee.

I actually really like Commentator. It did take TWO rabbits to beat him in his next race.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't speed very strong at Saratoga that weekend?

I don't remember but you certainly may be right.