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

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

the relative talent comparision between Commentator and First Defence was played out perfectly in the Met Mile. It wasn't the greatest looking race in the end but one thing that should have come out of the result is that First Defence was no match.

It's easy sometimes, at least in our minds, to compare horses from the same barn and I can't help but think of Latent Heat. Well, Latent Heat at least won the Malibu, albeit with a perfect trip, but he too was ultimately a disappointment. He, however, would have drowned First Defence.

But, you're absolutely right, Monday's race showed the chasm of difference in their talents. Commentator at 7 is still much better than First Defence who should be running in peak form midway through his 4YO year. There's simply no comparison between the two horses.