10/25 (BC): BC Classic (Final)

[Handicappy]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Classic

Curlin – Asmussen
Go Between – Mott
Casino Drive - Fujisawa (1)
Colonel John – Harty
Tiago – Shirreffs
Pyro – Asmussen (1)
Student Council – Asmussen
Champs Elysees - Frankel
Smooth Air - Stutts
Duke of Marmalade – O’Brien
Henrythenavigator – O’Brien
Mast Track - Frankel (1)
Raven’s Pass – Gosden (1)
Awesome Gem - Dollase (1)
Fairbanks - Pletcher (2)
Well Armed - Harty (2)

I keep thinking that this is Colonel John's/Tiago's territory. Then I am reminded of that forceful win by Invasor over what appeared to be an unbeatable 3 yr old named Bernadini. And then I am reminded of that 59 Curlin just worked over the track in his usual effortless fashion. I think Curlin is rounding out at just the right time after a couple of dull (for him) races that he seems to have around that time of year. I think we are dreaming if we think anyone, even Casino Drive, can take him down. And I know that I don't want anyone to. He has gotten my respect this year. He deserves to go out the way he came in.