Hard Spun and King of the Roxy

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Hard Spun has done nothing wrong really, I am just sensing something strange here. Its just that they have guided him along and have been careful to avoid facing any of the top competitors. I mean looking at who he has raced against its not exactly a who's who of the division. I just cannot back a horse that has not rubbed shoulders with the better peers. In fact, is there any horse that he has faced that will actually line up in the derby?

With that said, the Turfway race was very solid.

agreed , that race was a good one. but hard spun and curlin have taken the "easy" road to the derby. this may leave them lacking derby day. in curlins case it maybe a lack of experience too. i noticed the field he is against saturday is kind of the second tier. in hard spuns case at least he's had the races and looked good in most. maybe they feel hes ready to peak next time out .