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Old 08-30-2010, 09:05 PM
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How was Summer Bird even close to being the worst Belmont/Travers winner ever?
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Old 08-30-2010, 09:08 PM
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How was Summer Bird even close to being the worst Belmont/Travers winner ever?

his inclusion in the classic helps make it a good field...those other races, not so much. makes perfect sense, doesn't it?
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Old 08-30-2010, 09:25 PM
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How was Summer Bird even close to being the worst Belmont/Travers winner ever?
He was close. His old man is the worst to win both.
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Old 08-31-2010, 09:06 AM
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How was Summer Bird even close to being the worst Belmont/Travers winner ever?
In no way am I saying that. I think he was a really good colt on dirt through the spring and summer, but his failure on plastic seems to validate the lack of competition argument for those wanting to discredit RA's wins.
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