Best individual performance by a Derby horse this year

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Good question because this year in particular seems devoid of impressive performances. a few that impressed me,

Street Sense - pretty solid return effort.
Curlin - second race looked damn good and very professional
Ketchikan - not that it matters now, showed speed and stamina.



For overrated performance I would say Circular Quay in the LaD, they don't set up any better than that, was allowed to loaf early on.

I guess I would add Great Hunter's Bob Lewis win to my impressive list.

[byalip]

Curlin in the Rebel. A dominating performance by a runner who took command over the race and the track. Did he even breathe hard? I believe I remember that his run out was even impressive.

[JJP]

I'd probably say Curlin in the Rebel and Any Given Saturday in the Tampa Derby.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by JJP

I'd probably say Curlin in the Rebel and Any Given Saturday in the Tampa Derby.

I would also put Curlin #1, with both Tampa Bay derby performances in second.