Preakness Weekend Stakes Beyers: War of Will 99; Covfefe 107

[Dahoss]

That was a very exciting performance. Exciting start for a great two days of racing. I’ve been a little out of the loop the last two days but did the track speed up before her race? Seems strange the runner up would’ve also set a track record.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

That was a very exciting performance. Exciting start for a great two days of racing. I’ve been a little out of the loop the last two days but did the track speed up before her race? Seems strange the runner up would’ve also set a track record.

She win by 8 1/2 what are you talking about ?

It does seem low At 107 for a filly that broke a long standing track record by a ton.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

She win by 8 1/2 what are you talking about ?

It does seem low At 107 for a filly that broke a long standing track record by a ton.

Based on the time of the race the runner up ran fast enough to also eclipse the old track record.

Seems odd to me.

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

That was a very exciting performance. Exciting start for a great two days of racing. I’ve been a little out of the loop the last two days but did the track speed up before her race? Seems strange the runner up would’ve also set a track record.

Don’t know if it sped up or down during the day but there were two 9f races for females that both went under 1:48, for what it’s worth.

[philcski]

Super impressive filly, and 107 even feels a little low considering Chalon was also impressive and should be in the 100 range, but the track was definitely MUCH faster than normal. Pimlico has no run-up at 6F, unlike most major tracks- so times average about a second slower than comparable tracks. It's rare that anybody breaks 1:10.