8/19 (DMR): Pacific Classic, DMR Oaks (G1's), DMR Handicap (G2)

[herkhorse]

If he fired, how come Baffert was so disappointed?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

If he fired, how come Baffert was so disappointed?

I would imagine because he expected him to win. Perhaps he was underrating Collected's performance as well. His interview with Nick Luck before the race was awkward. He ignored his question about what happened in the San Diego and just sort of talked around everything he was asked.

[richard burch]

While I don't think he is the same horse anymore I would still bet him in the BC if he runs. It an only give the gambler better odds with all this losing.

Could be another Tiznow who ran two third place finishes before winning the BC.

[Dunbar]

Got a laugh out of Baffert as quoted in Bloodhorse:

"We watched the races a few times, and Collected still won."