5/31 (TDN): Ohio Derby (Gr. II) Smooth Air-102 BSF

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

First of, just say it, you embarrassed yourself with the " First Defence is a better horse than Commentator " line.

Since when do I worship Beyer figs? As I've said here many times, they are a small part of my handicapping and use them as a rough guide.

But mostly, when did I say that Visionaire was better than Smooth Air?

I figured you were implying that with the "I can't believe there's an argument" line, but I guess not.

I said I think FD is just as good as Commentator, if not better. He chased a loose pacesetter through wicked fractions and flattened out late. BFD. It's easier to set fast fractions than to chase them, IMO. I still think First Defence will still have a good year, and he can do other things than go to the front and hold on for dear life.