Week/Weekend Stakes Beyers: Swiss Skydiver 105

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Is Code of Honor pointing for the BC Classic or the Dirt Mile?

I’d hope the Mile. He can’t win the Classic IMO

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

I’d hope the Mile. He can’t win the Classic IMO

I could go either way, seems like he needs some help but he's caught some small fields with lukewarm pace scenarios this year. He's also capable at 10 furlongs but like you suggest, not sure he can handle a quality field.

That said, the Classic field is starting to come undone unless you think Improbable is a new animal. He's improved no doubt but given his TC races last year and his pedigree, I'm not convinced he wants 10 furlongs. Not gonna give him credit for beating Higher Power and Tenfold at that distance. Maximum Security also is suspect at 10 furlongs without an easy lead and he looked terrible last out (and struggled in the San Diego, too). Tiz The Law may be over the top. Authentic not certain with a pace battle.

Code of Honor can turn the tables in Dirt Mile with a full field and contested pace.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I could go either way, seems like he needs some help but he's caught some small fields with lukewarm pace scenarios this year. He's also capable at 10 furlongs but like you suggest, not sure he can handle a quality field.

That said, the Classic field is starting to come undone unless you think Improbable is a new animal. He's improved no doubt but given his TC races last year and his pedigree, I'm not convinced he wants 10 furlongs. Not gonna give him credit for beating Higher Power and Tenfold at that distance. Maximum Security also is suspect at 10 furlongs without an easy lead and he looked terrible last out (and struggled in the San Diego, too). Tiz The Law may be over the top. Authentic not certain with a pace battle.

Code of Honor can turn the tables in Dirt Mile with a full field and contested pace.

Yeah I just think his kick is more effective shorter. It feels like Improbable is a different animal this year. At the very least his gate problems seem to have been worked out.