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[cakes44]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

He fits off one race? Bernardini had a similar race, they took their time and won the Preakness and went on to have a huge year.

So did Big Brown. They didn't take their time and won the Kentucky Derby.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by cakes44

So did Big Brown. They didn't take their time and won the Kentucky Derby.

And 2 races later BB was a cripple. Or likely before.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

And 2 races later BB was a cripple. Or likely before.

Yes, but a Kentucky Derby winning cripple who average people actually remember and he started his stud career standing for $65000(I know that's not a real #, but they are all relative).

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

And 2 races later BB was a cripple. Or likely before.

You think Big Brown was managed wrong?

His closing odds to win the Belmont and sweep the triple crown were 1/5.

Should they have given him time after the Preakness and pointed for the Jim Dandy instead?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

You think Big Brown was managed wrong?

His closing odds to win the Belmont and sweep the triple crown were 1/5.

Should they have given him time after the Preakness and pointed for the Jim Dandy instead?

Of course not, he won didn't he. I have no problem striking while the iron is hot, especially when you can vet yourself to the moon....until you can't.