Pioneer...

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

that scooting up to the front from Gomez caught up to him.

It helped in several races. In the Preakness another horse was prematurely asked for run from the gate and took the close stalking position that Gomez also wanted. Pioneer isn't good enough if he can't settle early while facing rivals who run on.

he isn't good enough to be close to a hotter pace and finish well.