Scorpion

brockguy · #1 10-26-2006, 03:45 PM

I think all the euros will badly need a truly run race. Scorpion and Red Rocks both ran in the Leger over 14+F, while Hurricane Run needs an age to get into top gear and will really need some quick fractions. If this doesnt happen, the euros are in trouble!!

slotdirt · #2 10-26-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brockguy

I think all the euros will badly need a truly run race. Scorpion and Red Rocks both ran in the Leger over 14+F, while Hurricane Run needs an age to get into top gear and will really need some quick fractions. If this doesnt happen, the euros are in trouble!!

You really think so, Brock? American trained horses have won this race so infrequently lately - at least so it seems - that I just can't see how English Channel at his best could beat the Euros at their best, particularly Hurricane Run.

brockguy · #3 10-26-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

You really think so, Brock? American trained horses have won this race so infrequently lately - at least so it seems - that I just can't see how English Channel at his best could beat the Euros at their best, particularly Hurricane Run.

Well I think the main US horses are really 10f horses and may use that speed to their advantage.. The euro hopes need every yard of 12f, with Red Rocks IMO having the best turn of speed.. before his 3rd in the Leger his 2 2nds look very decent now after Rail Link and Youmzain's G1 wins.. I like him at the price! Hurricane Run is obviously the most threatening euro but 2 runs in just over a month?? Plus the fact that he is eeriely following in his sire's footsteps puts me off!