Commentator ?

[jcs11204]

Originally Posted by JJP

Has Commentator beat anyone of note since the summer of 2005? I think we all know the answer to that.

ok slick... say there is a monster field of

commentator
heatseeker
tiago
curlin
grasshopper
circular quay
go between


who is near commentator early ? NO ONE, he is dangerous in any race vs anyone

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by jcs11204

he is dangerous in any race vs anyone

Or is it only in races where you choose a paceless field?

If your only goal is to say that Commentator could bottom out a Grade I field going long then I think you're right. However, until he does it again, everyone should be skeptical. Predicting Commentator to win a race like the Whitney is as bold as predicting that Chatain will win the Forego.

NT

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by jcs11204

ok slick... say there is a monster field of

commentator
heatseeker
tiago
curlin
grasshopper
circular quay
go between


who is near commentator early ? NO ONE, he is dangerous in any race vs anyone

In a match race, Curlin would beat Commentator at virtually any distance. Adding others to the field won't change anything.

[letswastemoney]

grasshopper would press commentator the whole way and he would just fold like he always does. curlin would lay 3rd early on and pick up the victory. commentator is 7 years old and maybe he could beat that field when he was younger, but it's doubtful he could beat that many consistent runners in one field now.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by letswastemoney

grasshopper would press commentator the whole way and he would just fold like he always does. curlin would lay 3rd early on and pick up the victory. commentator is 7 years old and maybe he could beat that field when he was younger, but it's doubtful he could beat that many consistent runners in one field now.

a seven year old can certainly beat younger, i would disagree with that part of it. don't forget john henry only seemed to get better with age.

but he is a horse who has to have everything go his way to look good.

[jcs11204]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

The whole premise of the race is kind of silly, but if they ever did race there is no way Grasshopper could keep up with Commentator early. Commentator is very fast early and Grasshopper isn't. He would be lucky to be a few lengths off of him.

agree hossey....grasshopper would be second, but i'd say 2-4 lenghts off commentator... and goin 1 1/8 at the age of 7 he could beat this group