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Originally Posted by Kitan
Wasn't Mena bordering a PETA onslaught from his 20+ whips (correct me if I'm wrong on that number) in the stretch?
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Originally Posted by miraja2
IS wasn't really stretched in the LA Derby? I didn't see it that way.
My point wasn't that people should bet on International Star. My point was that in this Derby people probably won't bet on a horse like him because there appears to be a considerable number of very talented colts in the race. That hasn't always been the case in past years.
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I think that's the way this horse needs to be ridden in the stretch, particularly when chasing crawling fractions.
His Risen Star was similar. He galloped out strongly in both efforts and really only needed to run the last 3/8ths or so. Additionally, he should definitely get a more favorable pace scenario in Kentucky and is a must use IMO. To toss the horse based on presumed slowness is a bit perplexing, is all.
04-11-2015, 09:11 AM
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