Va Derby

Originally Posted by SentToStud

Really now. He's obviously very nice but it's pretty senseless to proclaim him a star until he meets and beats other nice horses in a race where they're all well meant. The Colonial Cup was not such a race. He ran great but after all he did have the trip of a lifetime from a favorable post and never really had to run for position or make room for his run. Let's see how he does in the Seretariat on a bit tighter course where he'll be meeting other colts who have been pointed for the race and where he'll not likely have as smooth a trip. If he wins big there, I'll be the first to proclaim him special.

They are skipping a pretty easy million dollar spot to target the Secretariat, so they must think they have something there.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by boldruler

They are skipping a pretty easy million dollar spot to target the Secretariat, so they must think they have something there.

i'm sure they think so. Then again, maybe the VA race is a bit fast back. He ran great las t out. But, he really did trip out very well there. Looking forward to the next one.