8/29 (SAR): Travers, King's Bishop, Ballerina, Ballston, Vic. Ride

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

You would think that would be the logical next step.

We're a bit tight to the Travers, but by design because it's a quiet weekend and we've never really battled for Travers horses. Figures, we make the call and now this... but it's home for Dr. J and Tim Ice, so we'll see.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

We're a bit tight to the Travers, but by design because it's a quiet weekend and we've never really battled for Travers horses. Figures, we make the call and now this... but it's home for Dr. J and Tim Ice, so we'll see.

Yeah three weeks is close.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

We're a bit tight to the Travers, but by design because it's a quiet weekend and we've never really battled for Travers horses. Figures, we make the call and now this... but it's home for Dr. J and Tim Ice, so we'll see.

I don't think they are going to the BC so it might be a good reason to send him down there?

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

We're a bit tight to the Travers, but by design because it's a quiet weekend and we've never really battled for Travers horses. Figures, we make the call and now this... but it's home for Dr. J and Tim Ice, so we'll see.

Thing is, it might be tight for the Super Derby but I don't think he has to be 100% to beat what will be there or maybe not even 90% and it would give him plenty of time to recover before the BC.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

We're a bit tight to the Travers, but by design because it's a quiet weekend and we've never really battled for Travers horses. Figures, we make the call and now this... but it's home for Dr. J and Tim Ice, so we'll see.

I definitely hope he shows up in the Super Derby, but staying east for the JCGC might be the better option if his owners want to win an Eclipse. If he stubs his toes in the Super Derby against the likely short field, then his reputation will be definitely tarnished. Who knows, Vineyard Haven may win the the JCGC, finish second in the BC Classic, then win the Cigar Mile. Those two wins over older horses might be enough to convince voters in a year when the 3yos keep beating each other. If Summer Bird finished second or a close third behind older horses in his next start, it would basically wrap up an Eclipse, short of MTB winning the Goodwood and Clark or winning the Classic.