The Value of leading at the 1st call on dirt

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Before I get into any of that Rollo - look at a horse like Haynesfield - he's been untouchable his entire career when he makes the lead ...blowing everything out.

He's nothing special when he doesn't make a lead...he's an undefeated monster when he does.

I agree with you. Regal Ransom is pretty much like that, too. I think Left Bank was like that early in his career.

The situation with To Honor And Serve is probably different, as he's lightly raced and his style isn't exactly established (though in his maiden win, it appeared as though his jock had his "feet on the dashboard" to get him to settle 3rd early).