Final Verdict ... Fog Is A Fraud

Originally Posted by Athletics005

I think you have 6 options with the Fog:


1. Retire him due to injuries (sounds like he is not near 100%)

2. Continue to try him in G1 sprints, and try to overcome the extremely fast fractions.

3. Pick and choose easier graded spots, with smaller fields, likely get another win streak and look impressive like last year, but won't silence any skeptics.

4. Try the turf... his pedigree says he should handle it, and it may help with the injuries.

5. Strech him out, see what he can do at 8-8.5F when he is assured to have everything his own way on the front end. No longer any pressure to go the BC.

6. Give him one more start to fittingly go out a winner, knowing its his last, at Golden Gate called the 100k Lost in the Fog Stakes, and give the fans one last chance to appreciate one of the best bay area sprinters of all time showcasing his talent. (Hope Carthage does not show up).


While I don't think he was near as bad as he looked at Calder, it may be clearer now that he needs a softer early pace if he is going to look like he did last year. While this means he is not the greatest sprinter of all time, he certainly is a very solid horse who deserves all the credit in the world.


So, which option would you choose?

OaklandA's.. I guess you have gone to the LITF well one too many times (either that, or you need more options). I will go with Door No. 3, however, it sure sounds like retirement is next on his dance card. Hope you get to see him win one more in the Bay Area, I really do.

Ez