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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I think the horse is sitting on a big race. He was obviously undertrained for the last and surely got a lot out of that one. If he breaks sharp and can get over behind the early pressers, maybe sitting 6th or 7th he will have a shot. If he is 4 or 5 wide in the 1st turn he is cooked.
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I believe this horse is quite talented. In fact, I had the thinking back in February that if there was a horse to win the triple crown this year it could be him.... His Futurity win last year was a very professional race for a two year old. His debut this year in the Lewis was as easy as they come, yet against what type of field. Sam P ran even with him late if not inching back at him when they leveled off the last 1/16th. I think O'neil had thoughts of saving this horse for not just for the derby, but for the triple crown.... Keeneland race was obviously not his best, you could tell after a 1/2 mile he wasn't going to win the Bluegrass, I just wish he was a bit more game. His checking late cost him nothing, he was beaten at that point... For those thinking of tossing him out, his trip will not be as horrid as you all think. All the pace is jammed up the middle and they need to find room to run early, not this guy. He can break comfortably and choose a spot to slide into. His POST will not cost him this race, a better horse will.
05-03-2007, 04:37 PM
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