7/25-26 (WO): Nijinsky S. (G2); Wonder Where (R)

DaTruth · #1 07-26-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CSC

Pace runner and possible thorn in the side to RA Marlang scratched, advantage to Rahy's Attorney. Unfortunate as race is far more predictable with the scratch.

French Beret may try to keep up with RA. He has decent speed and was able to stay within about two lengths of the quick Daytona throughout much of the 2008 Fair Grounds BC Hcp. He could be used to set it up for the other Frostad runner.

DaTruth · #2 07-26-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaTruth

French Beret may try to keep up with RA. He has decent speed and was able to stay within about two lengths of the quick Daytona throughout much of the 2008 Fair Grounds BC Hcp. He could be used to set it up for the other Frostad runner.

Well, that tactic didn't work.

CSC · #3 07-26-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaTruth

Well, that tactic didn't work.

Good call on FB, RA ran huge again. I was interested in Marlang before the race but seeing how RA relaxed, it would have been a tall order to hold him off, we won't know now.

DaTruth · #4 07-26-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CSC

Good call on FB, RA ran huge again. I was interested in Marlang before the race but seeing how RA relaxed, it would have been a tall order to hold him off, we won't know now.

The question is whether they keep him at 8f-9f or start shooting for more 10f-12f spots in Canada and the U.S. Although he won the WO mile, he might be better suited for 10f-12f, especially as the lone speed in some of the short-field Grade 1 grass races we often get here.