D. Wayne Lukas in graded stakes

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by philcski

My concern with Jackson Bend isn't his talent, he clearly fits on credentials and figures. It's simply the fact that Sprint winners nearly always are 6F specialists. HOWEVER, one thing to note is 6F at CD is actually 6.25F and this extra bit might be enough given the pace figures to be lively.

It's not like Jackson Bend has an Aldebaran-type style. He has some tactical speed.

With respect to 6f specialists dominating the race, Gulch, Smile, Precisionist, Dancing Spree, Cherokee Run, Artax, Orientate, Silver Train, and Midnight Lute would suggest a horse like Jackson Bend's style can get it done.

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

It's not like Jackson Bend has an Aldebaran-type style. He has some tactical speed.

With respect to 6f specialists dominating the race, Gulch, Smile, Precisionist, Dancing Spree, Cherokee Run, Artax, Orientate, Silver Train, and Midnight Lute would suggest a horse like Jackson Bend's style can get it done.

How does Kona Gold get left off this list?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by asudevil

How does Kona Gold get left off this list?

He was talking about horses who weren't necessarily 6F specialists... Kona Gold was practically the definition of a 6F specialist. One of my all time favorites.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by philcski

He was talking about horses who weren't necessarily 6F specialists... Kona Gold was practically the definition of a 6F specialist. One of my all time favorites.

I'd say KG was more of a 5.5F specialist, so technically speaking....

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I'd say KG was more of a 5.5F specialist, so technically speaking....

Is he still the only horse to start in 5 BC's?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by philcski

Is he still the only horse to start in 5 BC's?

Perfect Drift.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by philcski

Is he still the only horse to start in 5 BC's?

If you count this year, Zenyatta.

[ranger5830]

Better Talk Now also ran in 5 cups, '04-08. I think the most amazing though is Pleasant Tap running in 4 different races in 4 years from 6f to 1 1/2 miles.