7/3-4 (MTH): United Nations (G1), Salvator (G3); Jersey Shore (G3)

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I thought he rated fine both times at Colonial, one of those races he was 10x the best. Even though he lost, he also rated in Jamacia and is likely a much better horse now.

You do realize that Straight Story has won all of his races on the engine and that of his four victories, three have come in statebred allowance races and only the last race was open nx1.

I realize that Straight Story is certainly more talented than the above statement implies but is he ready for these just two months after losing to a horse named minipunt?

Just guessing here, but I bet at least one of those speeds scratches today. Straight Story is my guess but it wouldn't surprise me if Get Serious does as well. Neither of them really figure here unless they are on the lead and Acclimation isn't going to let that happen...easily. Just one of those scratches changes the whole pace scenario.

Chinchon had no real excuses in the man of war last year but this race isn't nearly as tough as that race was. He is getting an 8 lb weight break from his last race. He has a good shot here in my opinion.

Take the points is kind of a wise guy horse to me and no doubt that the talent is there. One of these days he will beat unrestricted company but is he really a good bet at 3-1ish?

Does anyone know anything about the Brazillian horse?