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[blackthroatedwind]

Horses like to RALLY outside horses. Comparing this to a horse riding the rail while on the lead doesn't make sense. When you add in Monday's strong rail, and the lack of ability by the second finisher, you create a recipe for the winner hanging on.

The most preferable trip is saving ground on the turn and angling outside into the clear in the stretch when you are coming from behind....unless you are dealing with a horse that is an effective rail runner. These horses may not be rare but they aren't the norm.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Horses like to RALLY outside horses. Comparing this to a horse riding the rail while on the lead doesn't make sense. When you add in Monday's strong rail, and the lack of ability by the second finisher, you create a recipe for the winner hanging on.

Maragh had a chance to take the inside before they hit the turn. This is what I was referring to; not that he should've passed on the inside in the lane.

The winner and at least one other horse that won on the inside/front end Monday struggled to change leads and upon doing so experienced a 'resurgence' of sorts. While the rail was certainly the place to be, it might not've been as good as some would think.

When you consider the fact that the winner had 'wiped out' the field last out, as had the Toscano claim the day before, you also get an idea of why they both 'hung on'.