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[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Kasept

He is one good looking horse. Was really struck by his appearance. Has been developing steadily and has upside yet. Tim Poole was saying they liked him from the beginning and are just seeing his best now. That post is so tough at GP. He crossed over behind the field before the first turn, but Bravo's chandelier move wasn't going to get him on the board.

By comparison, Jackson Bend may be very common looking but is honest as can be. Anyone note a parallel in this FOY of Eskenderaya-Jackson Bend to Big Brown-Smooth Air in the FL Derby 2 years ago? It's the first thing I thought of watching the 'Calder' horse chasing the Pletcher-Zayat winner home.

Steve, what did you think of Fly Down today? I think Nick is pretty high on him as well - his maiden win was a key race. I know he had a speed duel up front to help his cause, but he did make a very quick move and he hadn't run in 3 months. He looks like his grandsire, Fly So Free. To be honest, I wouldn't rush this horse, but Derby Fever is in the air..........

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

bump..

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

bump..

Lezcano wisely waited a little longer to make his move. The pace certainly helped matters.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Lezcano wisely waited a little longer to make his move. The pace certainly helped matters.

The fn clock at GP wouldnt certify on an episode of Barney.. I guess the second quarter in the Swale was 21 and small change?

[dalakhani]

Nice call on this one Hooves.

The race completely fell apart up front. I know people say this every year, but these 3 year old colts look far from promising.

[Indian Charlie]

I don't know, I thought Rule ran a pretty big race.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I don't know, I thought Rule ran a pretty big race.

Couldn't agree more. I don't know if TP and Velazquez didn't really believe that he could rate because he was certainly ridden aggressively from the gate.

NT