SAT - Travers Day PK4

[Bogey]

They might of came home in over 13 seconds, but that was one heck of a race in the G1 King's Bishop. That was pure grit displayed by Hard Spun to beat my top selection on the card (First Defence). FD ran a big one, but the seasoning might have cost him. When Frankel doesn't scratch in spots like this, he's more than dangerous.

[Scav]

While I agree about the impressiveness, I think it was more Hard Spun finally switching leads and Pino going to the left hand, which is exactly when he took off. The track is cooked there today.

Inside is golden today also, the always mess with the track on these big days, drives me nuts

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by Scav

While I agree about the impressiveness, I think it was more Hard Spun finally switching leads and Pino going to the left hand, which is exactly when he took off. The track is cooked there today.

Inside is golden today also, the always mess with the track on these big days, drives me nuts

No doubt about your assessment. It's a totally different track on these days, I especially remember the 2005 Derby Day when the rail was dead and cost Madcape Escapade and Afleet Alex IMO. It definitely pays to pay attention to the earlier races. Also, if you have a Steve Byk at the Breeders' Cup telling every DT'er that they shaved the inside and it's where you want to be never hurts.

[herkhorse]

[quote=Scav]While I agree about the impressiveness, I think it was more Hard Spun finally switching leads and Pino going to the left hand, which is exactly when he took off.
You're right Scav, He switched leads, Pino worked the left hand, and he found a new gear.