And The Winner Of The Belmont is........

[tanner12oz]

Distance doesn't help closers

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by tanner12oz

Distance doesn't help closers

Keen Ice isn't much of a closer, so that axiom shouldn't hurt him.

But if he is a stayer, the distance could help him.

The trainer ran a similar horse last year in the Belmont, Medal Count, and he ran third at nearly 30-1, besting American Chrome.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Keen Ice isn't much of a closer, so that axiom shouldn't hurt him.

But if he is a stayer, the distance could help him.

The trainer ran a similar horse last year in the Belmont, Medal Count, and he ran third at nearly 30-1, besting American Chrome.

What is Keen Ice then?
Look at his pps he has never showed any early speed at all. He would be the definition of a closer.

[Kitan]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

What is Keen Ice then?
Look at his pps he has never showed any early speed at all. He would be the definition of a closer.

He's a one-paced plodder who passes tired horses. I probably wouldn't bet him to win the Belmont.

[alysheba4]

Getting ahead of our selfs because if AP loses the Preakness he won't be in New York. I hope frosted and materiality go in the Preakness. Will box those two horses. Think AP and FL won't recover in 2weeks