Lanes End...

SniperSB23 · #1 03-23-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JJP

I think Sedgefield is the horse to beat. He probably was the best in his last; just expended a bit too much energy early. And we know he handles the Poly.

Based on recent runnings, the race doesn't even deserve Grade 3 status. Last year's running was sub-horrible.

This race is at least as good as the G2 San Rafael, the G2 San Vincente, and the G2 San Felipe. The second and third place finishers in those races were Tenfold, Grapelli, Law Breaker, Half Famous, Air Commander, and Level Red.

JJP · #2 03-23-2007, 02:40 PM

We'll see about that. There's a few decent horses and more established turf form here than anything. I think Air Commander would be a solid contender against this bunch, at least if they were running on real dirt. In fact, I doubt any of these would beat him on a regular dirt track. If anything you're just really making a case for the California races being overrated. In general, there's too many graded stakes (especially Grade 1s) for 3YOs.

Danzig · #3 03-23-2007, 03:04 PM

haven't had a chance to look this race over. i'll be pulling for hard spun-but not sure what to think of him after his last. every horse can have a bad day--so was that a bad day, or is it indicative of what he really is? also, teuflesberg didn't compliment him at all next out.
not sure that this race will really have any bearing regarding the derby. but a fun race to watch.

JJP · #4 03-23-2007, 03:15 PM

While Hard Spun was severely overbet, he was wide on both turns; not exactly the recipe to win mile races at Oaklawn. I think Lil E Tee got beat in the Southwest and he rebounded pretty good.

Cajungator26 · #5 03-23-2007, 03:24 PM

I think that Sports Town will be ready to go.

Sightseek · #6 03-23-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I think that Sports Town will be ready to go.

He barely held on in his last race....what makes you think he will be better off here?

Cajungator26 · #7 03-23-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

He barely held on in his last race....what makes you think he will be better off here?

He's been working incredible and I really like his pedigree for the poly. With A City (RIP) didn't have much of a shot last year either, but this surface seems to favor longshots and Sports Town should be at big odds.