Eclipse award for Sprinter?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Gander

I dont think anybody considers the Fountin of Youth a sprint. But yes, that would be an impressive trifecta. QR's win in the FOY was awesome.

Vineyard Haven too.

I wonder how the eclipse voters see the distance of one mile? Is there any strict rule/guideline governing what a sprint is in the eyes of the voters?

A mile isnt a sprint. There are no rules or guidelines for the voting.

Let me put it this way, the difference between 6 furlongs and a mile is the same as the difference between a mile and 1 1/4. A mile simply isnt a sprint regardless of one turn or no turns.

[Cannon Shell]

Why wouldnt Informed Decision get votes?

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Why wouldnt Informed Decision get votes?

I think shes going to win it. She deserves it.

[Gander]

Completely forgot about Informed Decision. Shes got a very good shot at it.
Good one.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Why wouldnt Informed Decision get votes?

she'd be my choice

if not her because she didn't face the boys then Fab Strike, who was nothing short of fantastic all year.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by philcski

she'd be my choice

if not her because she didn't face the boys then Fab Strike, who was nothing short of fantastic all year.

I love Fabulous Strike but he lost 2 Grade Ones to the same horse (Kodiak Kowboy). Factor in Kodiak Kowboy won a minor race in Philadelphia and had a very close 2nd in the Forego, and he'd be my choice very easily over Fabulous Strike.

Maybe the 2 could possibly meet in this year's Fall Highweight on Thanksgiving Day at Aqueduct. I'd imagine that would be the next logical start for the defending champion?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Gander

I love Fabulous Strike but he lost 2 Grade Ones to the same horse (Kodiak Kowboy). Factor in Kodiak Kowboy won a minor race in Philadelphia and had a very close 2nd in the Forego, and he'd be my choice very easily over Fabulous Strike.

Maybe the 2 could possibly meet in this year's Fall Highweight on Thanksgiving Day at Aqueduct. I'd imagine that would be the next logical start for the defending champion?

I have other reasons to be a fan of Kodiak and I'd push him up, I'd be happy with either of them winning it. Nobody really stood out besides Informed Decision, to be honest.