Watched Flower Alley work this morning

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Betsy

I agree, Joel. I'll have a knot in my stomach before the race, but I am enormously confident in Bernardini. This isn't a knock against BC but Bernardini is special and I think he will prove it again. I just love that he can adapt to any pace scenario and any track condition. I almost wish Javier would send him to the lead and let the others try to play catch up........they'd never be able to. However, at 1 1/4, I don't think that's a good idea.

you really think he's run enough times to show you he can adapt to differing pace and conditions?

bluegrass has an edge right now in my book, he's run 10f and longer this year, bernardini hasn't gone longer than in the preakness. it's interesting to me that this late in the year, a supposed hoy contender hasn't even run at the 'classic' distance yet. of course with his pedigree, you'd expect it not to be a problem...but then again he has no idea who his daddy is!

i've seen a lot of horses over the years, including a lot who tantalized so many fans only to fall far short of hype and expectations. i hope he's genuine...but i don't have as much confidence as some here seem to.

bring on the travers!