11/12-13 (HOL): Real Quiet S. & Sharp Cat S.

[RolloTomasi]

The pace horse seemed to be getting out the whole way, or at least on both turns.

The winner obviously still has some improving to do. He kind of won this the way Coil won the Affirmed--got it done, but perhaps a bit below expectations. Rousing Sermon couldn't handle claimer Ruler Of Dubai at Del Mar, though to be fair he probably prefers two-turns.

The Cashcall Futurity should be another 14-horse slugfest, with some undeserving nag being crowned a Grade 1 winner with a free pass to Churchill Downs. They should call it the Cashcall Jackpot.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

The pace horse seemed to be getting out the whole way, or at least on both turns.

The winner obviously still has some improving to do. He kind of won this the way Coil won the Affirmed--got it done, but perhaps a bit below expectations. Rousing Sermon couldn't handle claimer Ruler Of Dubai at Del Mar, though to be fair he probably prefers two-turns.

The Cashcall Futurity should be another 14-horse slugfest, with some undeserving nag being crowned a Grade 1 winner with a free pass to Churchill Downs. They should call it the Cashcall Jackpot.

He was either really green, didn't dig the pace, or didn't like the track. He ran really spotty, and even Bray noticed he was under urging early on.

Then he got green in deep stretch.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

He was either really green, didn't dig the pace, or didn't like the track. He ran really spotty, and even Bray noticed he was under urging early on.

Then he got green in deep stretch.

Wouldn't be surprised if they get special permission to remove the blinkers for the next one.

All the signs suggests he simply wants to sit back and make one run. Hopefully, they don't foul him up trying to make him into something he isn't. He'd be a nice complement to the speedier Drill and Secret Circle in the West Coast preps.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Wouldn't be surprised if they get special permission to remove the blinkers for the next one.

All the signs suggests he simply wants to sit back and make one run. Hopefully, they don't foul him up trying to make him into something he isn't. He'd be a nice complement to the speedier Drill and Secret Circle in the West Coast preps.

After the race, Baffert said he lacks the usual brilliance typical in IC offspring. I'm going to guess with that statement and performance, he will lay further back.

Then again, he may have lost in this instance with that dawdling pace.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Then again, he may have lost in this instance with that dawdling pace.

If he had any of the talent that he hints at, he wouldn't have. That was a terrible field. Rousing Sermon settled in the back and would have won by open lengths if the Baffert horse wasn't in there.

[Dahoss]

Any inside word from Baffert? I live for that stuff.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Any inside word from Baffert? I live for that stuff.