TP: Kentucky Cup Classic

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by NoChanceToDance

I like tactical races, as most of our races are tactical, and i'm pretty sure that (even though SS might be best when closing) Borel would have been murdered by the media over here for giving Hard Spun such an easy lead. Whether it was a prep or whatever, i thought the ride was dreadful if i'm honest. He got within half a length early on....... how much more would it have taken out of him to make HS go one or two strides faster, even if it was just for a furlong or two?

One thing is for sure, SS won't have an easy time closing in the classic.

As Danzig said, i've got a funny feeling that everyone will give HS an uncontested lead, just assuming he will come back to them over 10furlongs. There is every chance that he will steal it from the front and leave everyone else looking rather stupid.

Boy..that scenario never happen before when HS faced more than a limited # of starters. He had plenty of company upfront..I find it hard to believe that is how it will play out in the Classic.

But PEACE..understand your point of view.

[Bobby Fischer]

Hard Spun isn't bothered by cheap company and his ideal cruising speed is more of a time thing than a positional thing.


Cruising Speed" 111 - 112 The 6furlong goal for Hard Spun in a classic distance route regardless of position.(LanesEnd,Derby,Haskell,Kycup)

Cursing Speed: 109 or 115. Unexpected fractions that incite the handicapper to start shaking fist and cursing the jockey. (Preakness, Belmont)