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Old 06-16-2008, 12:08 PM
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I don't think the pace was that much of a factor in Curlin not being able to run to his best form.

Mambo in Seattle rallied from 7th to win an 8.5 furlong ALW race with a 96 Beyer earlier on in the card - closing into fractions of 25.65 and 49.72 in a race void of pace.
MiS was only 3.5 lengths behind at the quarter and that race was contested early and with multiple moves, setting up nicely for a last runner.

Of course, this would require a non comprehensive view of pace.
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Old 06-16-2008, 12:13 PM
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The quarter was in 25 3/5ths - I would really hope he was only 3.5 behind.
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Old 06-16-2008, 12:18 PM
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The quarter was in 25 3/5ths - I would really hope he was only 3.5 behind.
You are very astute.
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Old 06-16-2008, 12:19 PM
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Thank you kindly sir.
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