News on post race condition - Justify and others?

[DonGuido]

Justify appears to be something very special. Can we have to TC winners this close together . . . just asking? That would be a thrill!!!

[moses]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Justify appears to be something very special. Can we have to TC winners this close together . . . just asking? That would be a thrill!!!

Any Derby horses that had a terrible run that could come back well in the Preakness? Any horses that took the Derby off that could compete in the Preakness? Justify looks impressive, possibly a lock for the Preakness.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by moses

Any Derby horses that had a terrible run that could come back well in the Preakness? Any horses that took the Derby off that could compete in the Preakness? Justify looks impressive, possibly a lock for the Preakness.

Yes but it's a hard rule "There are no locks in horse racing" unless you have another American Pharoah. NYRA must be a buzz thinking about another TC possibility. Especially with a horse like Justify.

[moses]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Yes but it's a hard rule "There are no locks in horse racing" unless you have another American Pharoah. NYRA must be a buzz thinking about another TC possibility. Especially with a horse like Justify.

Of course. For every American Pharoah, there are 10 Orbs or Smarty Joneses or Big Browns or even Barbaros. No guarantees at all. I was a big doubter of Justify heading into the Derby. He proved me wrong. Instilled Regard running 4th further bolsters his resume, not that he needed it.

[DonGuido]

You have to hand it to Baffert and owners. They have done everything "perfect" so far to let Justify be all the horse he can be. In big time races you don't get much better than Baffert.

[LARHAGE]

I’m not liking the way Justify was walking this morning, clearly favoring left hind, reports are it’s a condition called scratches, I’ve dealt with that and they never walked lane, it’s more an asthetics issue than a soundness issue, but guess we’ll see what happens.

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by LARHAGE

I’m not liking the way Justify was walking this morning, clearly favoring left hind, reports are it’s a condition called scratches, I’ve dealt with that and they never walked lane, it’s more an asthetics issue than a soundness issue, but guess we’ll see what happens.

Social media is running wild...internet vets saying he’s lame. As if Bob would bring him out to parade if there was an issue.

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by LARHAGE

I’m not liking the way Justify was walking this morning, clearly favoring left hind, reports are it’s a condition called scratches, I’ve dealt with that and they never walked lane, it’s more an asthetics issue than a soundness issue, but guess we’ll see what happens.

Baffert responded that Justify is not lame. He’s susceptible to a condition called scratches. It occurs in wet weather and the gravel,outside the barn exacerbated it. No big deal, will put ointment on it and will be fine.