Girolamo

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

AP Indy had alot more natural speed than most people seem to remember.

For instance, in what I would call maybe his second finest performance, we have..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWVAHhIr3Z8

And in the SA Derby, this clip shows him a few lengths back on the turn, but I recall him being closer up earlier in the race. Either way, it's not like being 3 off of Bertrando is exactly slow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQSeOhJKW8

He challenged for the lead the first 1/4 of his Belmont win and also broke on top under a snug hold in his BC Classic win.

His rally several lengths behind dead closer Strike The Gold after a horrendous start to reach contention in the JCGC would have achieved legendary status had he been able to sustain the run. Too bad Eddie D. let him get involved, he might have been a better price in his final start if he let him just follow the field the home.

Not sure what happened to him in Canada, the only real blight on his record.