Talamo

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I thought the horse ran huge today. Talamo also did a great job not panicking either and put the horse in a position where he could win. But I also think that he didn't have any pressure on him either. IWR's ticket was already punched for Kentucky and Talamo was able to just sit back and relax and see how the race unfolded. I wonder if he would have ridden any different if they went in to the race know that they needed to win it.

I agree with you 1000% -- Talamo showed calm and cool, and he didn't panic at all. Many times you see it and when you see it you know it. It is certainly different sitting in the saddle than it is in the grandstand. Regardless, I am not a huge fan of his, but I think today he showed a maturity when the heat was on.

So, as you said, the ticket was punched. However, I am not so sure it would played out that way. That colt gets beat today because he never gets out, maybe the kid gets a bit shaky when he's in tight, etc. -- now do the connections have something to talk about? Taking him inside? Second guessing? The "no pressure" ride -- I don't think it's that simple.

Eric