6/2 (BEL): Pennine Ridge (G3)

[blackthroatedwind]

I thought American Anthem might run in the Met. He should have.

I thought Tapwrit actually ran OK. He was overly aggressive on a quick pace and stayed on reasonably well. If he can stay sound, maybe he can step forward and contend in some tougher races.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I thought American Anthem might run in the Met. He should have.

I thought Tapwrit actually ran OK. He was overly aggressive on a quick pace and stayed on reasonably well. If he can stay sound, maybe he can step forward and contend in some tougher races.

I'm still waiting for someone to figure out Hoffenheim. There still seems time for him to progress into a decent late running sprinter (like his sire), but not only do they keep flip flopping distances on him, now he's alternating running styles, too.

The horse was well meant from the get-go as an expensive yearling purchase and was also briefly touted as a 3yo as a potential Derby prospect in the Baffert barn. Now its a slippery slope back into the claiming ranks where Jacobson got him.

Hopefully they develop a game plan for him beyond the next available race between 6.5 and 8.5 furlongs.

[blackthroatedwind]

In that barn, a plan would be unusual.