Sway Away

[somerfrost]

Sway Away translates to Stay Away for me in the Preakness, I think the body of evidence indicates he is indeed a closing sprinter, probably capable of winning graded stakes at 8 furlongs, maybe stretching out to 9 furlongs in the right spot but the Preakness would appear beyond his better distances. Then again, I sure thought the Derby was asking too much of Animal Kingdom first time on the dirt. This is a crazy year with no horse stepping up as of yet so if you like Sway Away, I wish you the best.

[HaloWishingwell]

at 15-1 I'll gamble that 2 route races with excuses is not enough evidence.

[Thunder Gulch]

It's a leap of faith on Sway Away, but the price should make it easier to swallow. He was moved twice at bad times by PV, and before that he broke through the gate in the Rebel. He was a little rank Ark, but Gomez did get him to settle when he rode him before. I think he has a pretty good shot at a minor share.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Sway Away translates to Stay Away for me in the Preakness, I think the body of evidence indicates he is indeed a closing sprinter, probably capable of winning graded stakes at 8 furlongs, maybe stretching out to 9 furlongs in the right spot but the Preakness would appear beyond his better distances. Then again, I sure thought the Derby was asking too much of Animal Kingdom first time on the dirt. This is a crazy year with no horse stepping up as of yet so if you like Sway Away, I wish you the best.

Do you really think there is that big of a difference between 9f and 9.5f?

I don't think he's a particularly likely win candidate, but I won't be playing any trifectas that don't include him underneath.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Do you really think there is that big of a difference between 9f and 9.5f?

I don't think he's a particularly likely win candidate, but I won't be playing any trifectas that don't include him underneath.

Yeah, there is a difference but mainly this is the Preakness and the field is presumed to be top class three year olds...I know this year that may be debatable but still better than the average grade 1. And like I said, he might get 9 furlongs "in the right spot". Once again, I admit that he isn't a bigger gamble than Animal Kingdom's ability on the dirt so....

[OldDog]

He's not in my Tri, but I'm betting him ATB in the event that he shines.