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[Linny]

He can run in the NW2x/Opt FOR THE TAG. Just be aware that that condition, especially with the tag is more competitive now than it was in March. Allowing horses in for $30k means that some tough old $25-35k types may show up. Horses like Seeking the Glory or his ilk run in them alot. It can be tough to get your 4th win against horses with 8, 10 or 12 wins. Some of those old mid-level claimers are very good horses.

[NoLuvForPletch]

Originally Posted by Linny

He can run in the NW2x/Opt FOR THE TAG. Just be aware that that condition, especially with the tag is more competitive now than it was in March. Allowing horses in for $30k means that some tough old $25-35k types may show up. Horses like Seeking the Glory or his ilk run in them alot. It can be tough to get your 4th win against horses with 8, 10 or 12 wins. Some of those old mid-level claimers are very good horses.

I understand your point Linny, but Seeking the Glory specifically is running in sprints, as most of those "salty types" tend to do. Seems as though Log Jam is at his best going long, which is what that July 6th race is slated for.

[Linny]

STG is a sprinter but serves as an example of they class of horse that may show up. Agreed though that most of the real hard knocking types are sprinters.
I have a friend w/ a nice grass horse elig for NW2 (NYB) and when he goes in the opt claiming he struggles w some of the old classy $35k types that show up.

[NoLuvForPletch]

Originally Posted by Linny

STG is a sprinter but serves as an example of they class of horse that may show up. Agreed though that most of the real hard knocking types are sprinters.
I have a friend w/ a nice grass horse elig for NW2 (NYB) and when he goes in the opt claiming he struggles w some of the old classy $35k types that show up.

That's a bad spot. Older Turf horses can be real tough, and because it's turf, they like to go long. Finding a dirt horse that can go long over a period of time is tough to do which is why those longer distance dirt races don't fill as often. I think Log Jam could find himself in a good spot if he runs back there.