News on post race condition - Justify and others?

[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.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Revidere

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.

Goodmaybe we get 3-5 instead of 1/10

[tector]

If Spectacular Bid could miss the Triple Crown, anyone can.

[DonGuido]

https://absorbine.com/blog/2014/08/2...eat-scratches/

Treat it as I'm sure they are and it he will be 100% next race, this way or their way. Do ya think they know what to do?

[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.