Circular Quay

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

No, I was not wildly impressed by a second time starter that ran .11 seconds faster than a 2YO filly firster ( one that you labelled " not spectacular but solid " ).

I also wasn't wildly impressed that he ran .3 seconds faster than a $15K claimer that ran an average of a 44.67 Beyer figure in his previous three outings.

I wasn't impressed that he ran .56 seconds faster than a 2YO filly who endured a tough trip to win HER start a couple races earlier.

By the way, he did not dive to the rail, as he spent the entire race in the two path ( thus never losing any valuable ground ).

I do not believe that in judging Circular Quay's performace against other 6F races run Saturday at Churchill points him out as anything special whatsoever. I believe in looking at the whole picture.

I didn't see the race, but from what I understand CQ had to steady and find room before getting past the other horses. So, if we're looking at the whole picture, we should consider that when comparing times. Also, CQ is not bred to be a sprinter, he's expected to improve when he stretches out. That makes a win like this more impressive IMO, this horse just knows how to win and has the talent do it. --now, hopefully he stays around long enough to prove it! (BTW, I was thinking about Value Plus as another horse that could be listed among those with a spectacular start that fizzled out)