TRIPLE CROWN TRAIL: Probables/Possibles

[moses]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Hofburg feels like the massive wise guy horse.

Hofburg had a brutal ride in the Derby...and was still running hard at the end. There’s definitely a lot to like but if he’s going off as the 2nd choice then I don’t know. I’d probably lean toward Tenfold and Blended Citizen as better values.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by moses

Hofburg had a brutal ride in the Derby...and was still running hard at the end. There’s definitely a lot to like but if he’s going off as the 2nd choice then I don’t know. I’d probably lean toward Tenfold and Blended Citizen as better values.

There was nothing wrong with his ride in the Derby. Mediocre trips aren't always rider's faults.

[moses]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

There was nothing wrong with his ride in the Derby. Mediocre trips aren't always rider's faults.

You’re right. I meant to say brutal trip and didn’t mean to cast blame on the rider. I don’t think there was much the rider could have done to make it better.