This Crop

[ArlJim78]

I think this crop is slowly developing and taking shape.
It sure has looked like a sub-par group early on but I'm starting to get the sense that there might be a decidedly different opinion by year end, or even now.

I will say that they have so far put on a good show and its been a good year for fans.

I do not think Street Sense gave up. If he were run down by a horse that I had a strong feeling was inferior it would be one thing. Curlin has thrown down the gauntlet and is making a claim for the top spot in the group. It may be that he is simply a better horse than Street Sense.

[brockguy]

I think it'll end up being a good group of colts by the years end.. however, saying that, If I was the owner of Invasor, I wouldnt be quaking in my boots..

[justindew]

I don't think the owner of Invasor shakes in his boots for anything.

[Samarta]

Do you think Hard Spun will stay in the classic division?

Every year a horse comes along in the second season....is it Chelokee this year? Who knows....

I think the only one that has potential to really make some noise is Curlin....how much better can he get? Street Sense and Hard Spun will some races, but Curlin is the one that could ultimately challenge in BC this year imo...

[justindew]

Part of me thinks that if Street Sense truly did quit yesterday, and if Nafzger can prevent that from happening again, Street Sense will prove to be the best of the three.

Are you thinking Hard Spun will go to the turf?

[robfla]

Originally Posted by justindew

Are you thinking Hard Spun will go to the turf?

I think he will be best suited for elongated sprints 7f to 1m and should love the turf when given the chance.

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by justindew

Part of me thinks that if Street Sense truly did quit yesterday, and if Nafzger can prevent that from happening again, Street Sense will prove to be the best of the three.

Are you thinking Hard Spun will go to the turf?

I don't think turf....what about a sprinter? All you heard Jones talk about was his high cruising speed....well he either needs to tighten up the training reigns and figure out how to bottle that speed or forget about ever being a consistent grade 1 winner...I think Hard Spun accomplished his 2nd and 3rd place finishes in spite of the rides and strategy....

So you like Street Sense more than Curlin?

[justindew]

Originally Posted by Samarta

So you like Street Sense more than Curlin?

I think Street Sense should have won yesterday, which would have made him 2 for 2 against Curlin. But Curlin probably has more upside. So I guess I am talking out of both sides of my mouth. I guess I would give a slight edge to Street Sense if I had to choose.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by justindew

Part of me thinks that if Street Sense truly did quit yesterday, and if Nafzger can prevent that from happening again, Street Sense will prove to be the best of the three.

Are you thinking Hard Spun will go to the turf?

Hard Spun doesn't rate very well. Therefore, turf would most likely be a horrible option for him.

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Hard Spun doesn't rate very well. Therefore, turf would most likely be a horrible option for him.

See, I don't think I agree with that....I think he hasn't rated because they are bought into the fact that he can just cruise along and eat up ground without any stamina impact....he rated in the Lane's End just fine and actually appeared to be doing so yesterday until Pino moved on him...

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Hard Spun doesn't rate very well. Therefore, turf would most likely be a horrible option for him.

i completely agree. He is best when he can just run at a constant speed. Changing speeds is not his forte but it is a requirement in turf racing.

There are many places they can go with this guy where he can really make some noise. A very solid horse.