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Old 07-27-2011, 12:31 PM
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this was posted on Twitter... take it for what it is worth.

Frankel technical proof . Last 4 furlongs - 11.16, 10.13, 11.46 and last furlong12.03. 10.13 ! Crikey thats 42 mph.
That fraction was probably down-hill.

It will be cool to see the charts for that day later when I get more time to study them.
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Old 07-27-2011, 12:35 PM
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According to DRF,his connections said the BC is unlikely
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Old 07-27-2011, 12:39 PM
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Regardless, it was a much better ride this time.
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Old 07-27-2011, 12:41 PM
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According to DRF,his connections said the BC is unlikely
That is a shame. I wanted to see how he would finish after sitting off a fast Mile pace.
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Old 07-27-2011, 01:36 PM
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That fraction was probably down-hill.

It will be cool to see the charts for that day later when I get more time to study them.
Sounds like the ugly girls of Erie, PA will have to wait to find paradise.
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Old 07-27-2011, 01:41 PM
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I shed a tear watching that...because I'm full of estrogen.
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Old 07-27-2011, 02:04 PM
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Sounds like the ugly girls of Erie, PA will have to wait to find paradise.
If only for 10 or 15 minutes or so.
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Old 07-27-2011, 02:18 PM
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Fantastic, powerful performance. Got chills watching it. Thanks for posting it.
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