The Decades Most Under Appreciated Race

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

This is what the chart says "steadied sharply first, rail move, angled out stretch"

Yeah, and we all know how accurate them chart makers are. Have you even watched the replay yet? Last time we discussed this, you hadn't.

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I was extremely pissed that he was rushed from the gate and steadied like that - I basically gave up on him after that because horses simply don't often win races that way on that gimmicky surface.

Yeah, you were pissed kinda like the Afleet Alex and Giacamo situations in the Kentucky Derby.

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I don't know what is more lame - that you so passionately think LaL has one of the top 5 losing performances of the decade in Breeders Cup and Triple Crown races

Eh? When did I change my name to Steve?

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

... or that someone who frequently asks for my thoughts on track trends in regard to running style - is now having a hissy fit because he seems to think Pro-Ride is the same as dirt and turf.

True, I have asked you for your thoughts on track trends, but:

1. Where is my hissy fit exactly?
2. You are making quite a leap in thinking that because I believe LaL lost the juvie because he had a less favorable trip than VOY I somehow have forgotten the differences between dirt and ProRide.