Discreet Cat earns 115 Beyer Speed Figure

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Cunningham Racing

I'm sorry to have to bash a comment, but this is borderline ridiculous...horses don't get hooked the entire way around - especially horses that don't have to have the lead...he will settle off the pace and make his 1/2 mile to 3/8 mile run and if he gets hooked during that time period I guarantee you his competition won't be able to match strides with him late...

Not a good anology, man....

Two words, Smarty Jones. The two biggest horses in the race took it to him, missed out themselves, and wore him out enough to succumb to his breeding at the end. He could've pulled it out with the right type of run. Not a true mile and a halfer but he could've pulled it out on sheer class. Unfortunately he got hooked so much the weaknesses in his armor became clearer.

In Bernardini's case he's not had the opportunity to show gameness and heart. His talent's been enough to crush them like bugs thus far. He hasn't needed anything else and I wanna see him show his stuff for my own personal enjoyment as a fan of the sport. Even more so I want to see sportsmanship and the entry of Discreet Cat. You can avoid your own horses all year but the Classic is where you outta take the hit. Hey the Jacksons put their two undefeated horses in the Derby. That's what it's all about.