7/28: Saratoga (Day 6; Quick Call)

[SilverRP]

Great job Steve! Curious, what was it you liked about Moon Struck Nemi?

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by SilverRP

Great job Steve! Curious, what was it you liked about Moon Struck Nemi?

Thx. Had run as a good a race 'first turf' as anything he ran on dirt, so there was potential for improvement and any improvement put him in the mix; He was 2nd off the break; Was getting a significant rider upgrade (no matter what anyone wants to think of 'Meaux); Was dropping to an appropriate level; Had closer style in field with a lot of speed; Was going to be an attractive price; Ronny Werner pretty adept with turf sprinters (i.e. Central City, 22% W's)..

There was plenty to like. That said, I found out later last night that Warner almost scratched out of the spot!

[dino]

Great job Steve.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Thx. Had run as a good a race 'first turf' as anything he ran on dirt, so there was potential for improvement and any improvement put him in the mix; He was 2nd off the break; Was getting a significant rider upgrade (no matter what anyone wants to think of 'Meaux); Was dropping to an appropriate level; Had closer style in field with a lot of speed; Was going to be an attractive price; Ronny Werner pretty adept with turf sprinters (i.e. Central City, 22% W's)..

There was plenty to like. That said, I found out later last night that Warner almost scratched out of the spot!

Steve, it seems like Desormeaux has been very selective regarding his mounts thus far (or possibly he is not getting that many). Is it fair to think a horse may be live and upgrade a bit if he is named?