Should Songbird retire?

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

I brought up Paradise Woods earlier, so what do we make of her?

Was that one freakish run, just a fluke?

Another horse that suffered "too much, too soon". Jumped from a 5 1/2 furlong maiden win to 8 1/2 furlongs next out--never mind it was a Grade 1 race. Ran in the Kentucky Oaks in her 4th career start.

Simply put, she hasn't been able to overcome any adversity. Couldn't handle pace pressure, couldn't handle a muddy surface, maybe couldn't handle shipping. Then last weekend, couldn't overcome a bad break from the gate, couldn't settle, and folded like a cheap suit.

Probably has physical issues, too, since she didn't come out at 2, then went on the shelf for several months after the KY Oaks. Stumbling out the gate is never a good sign either in that respect.

If they sit on her and wait for the La Brea or an allowance at the end of the year, she might be able to realize some of her promise.