Circular Quay: Just a Deep Closer or More?

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

A couple people whose opinions I respect think he's just a deep closer. I think he's more. I see him as more of a sustained middle move type. The races he's won have been over while still above the 1/16 pole. Starts his move at the 5/8 and keeps momentum going through the lane. He didn't beat a great group Saturday but he has been impressive, especially with his turn runs. We'll see if he lays a bit closer in the Wood (or wherever) or needs to show more speed early from an outer post.

I'd like to seem him show a little more interest in the early part of the race. While he's certainly at least a contender for the Derby at this point, he doesn't make things easy for himself by having to pass the entire field every time he races. Some have called him a closing sprinter.. I think he's more than that. I also don't think the Louisiana Derby field was that weak.. at least comparing that race to the other 3yo stakes races run this year.. it was about as good as any other so far.