Greg's Gold

[SniperSB23]

He got a 105 Beyer, same as Latent Heat.

[randallscott35]

I'd venture to guess that Proud Tower got a Thoro 1.5 points better than Latent Heat.

[Gander]

You might be right Randall but that could be pretty deceptive. Latent Heat wasnt exactly all out to hold off Proud Tower Too. He kept to his task and did what he had to do. To me the margin of victory wasnt very indicative to how the two horses ran. Proud Tower Too rarely passes horses, if ever. I dont think going wide cost PTT the race as much as the simple fact of not having the lead. Both horses are very similar in ability, only difference to me is one can win with or without the lead (Latent Heat) and one is a one dimensional need the lead to win horse.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Gander

You might be right Randall but that could be pretty deceptive. Latent Heat wasnt exactly all out to hold off Proud Tower Too. He kept to his task and did what he had to do. To me the margin of victory wasnt very indicative to how the two horses ran. Proud Tower Too rarely passes horses, if ever. I dont think going wide cost PTT the race as much as the simple fact of not having the lead. Both horses are very similar in ability, only difference to me is one can win with or without the lead (Latent Heat) and one is a one dimensional need the lead to win horse.

On his best day, I think Latent Heat is a better horse. That doesn't mean that the ride by Cohen didn't cost PTT the race b/c I think it did.

[Gander]

I would have to agree with you there Randall. I think PTT had his A game on Saturday and had he been ridden to the lead, I dont think Latent Heat would have caught him. But I think if the 2 horses run against each other 10 times, Latent Heat wins 7 of them. Right now he is looking like the early favorite for sprint champion. I would also watch Friendly Island very closely. He is better than most think and he has a huge heart.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Gander

I would also watch Friendly Island very closely. He is better than most think and he has a huge heart.

Huge heart? Like when he threw in the towel in the Mike Lee(for New York breds?)When he couldn't get the lead(from Multiplication) he took his shovel n' pail back home.Did he bleed,or lose air?

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

i like friendly island..used him under pomroy at toga and in the bc print..the price is gone..but hes a pretty good horse overall.....