3/13: Santa Anita ($135k C/O)

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

This is kind of a knee-jerk reaction to a poor running of the race. The Tampa Derby, and the Sam Davis, have probably improved their respective standings on the Derby trail over the last few years more than any other races in the spring. It has included two Derby winners from the last four runnings, more than the Blue Grass, Wood, SA Derby, Ill Derby, and Arkansas Derby combined.

We all knew it was a weak field, the favorite included, but remember that the TB Derby at this point is a "penultimate prep" type of race, so it generally features horses that are still looking to prove themselves worthy of being in the Derby conversation.

Uh huh... And as a poor running, it 'returns the race for now to its' modest roots as a largely forgettable outpost on the Derby Trail.'

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Uh huh... And as a poor running, it 'returns the race for now to its' modest roots as a largely forgettable outpost on the Derby Trail.'

It felt a little more like you were referring to its general place on the trail. If you're referring to this specific running only, then of course I agree. Although if Cathy and Bob Zollars buy Watch Me Go can't he become a late season 'Derby' horse?

[Kasept]

PValue! Now THAT was a good end to a fun couple of racedays... Hope everybody had a good weekend..