Is there any air left at Santa Anita?

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Hwjb

The defeat of Curlin had nothing to do with the surface, more the fact that he isn't quite the horse he was, coupled with being taken on by better horses than he's faced before. Simple, really, and no excuses.

I agree almost with all you said, but the "better horses he faced" statement is questionable....somewhat.

[Hwjb]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I agree almost with all you said, but the "better horses he faced" statement is questionable....somewhat.

When did Curlin last face a horse (let alone three) rated in the 130s? I'm going to suggest not for a long time, perhaps ever.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I agree almost with all you said, but the "better horses he faced" statement is questionable....somewhat.

that was by far the best field Curlin faced this year.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

that was by far the best field Curlin faced this year.

yeah, it was.