Preakness Pace

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by jms62

Does anyone think that Smith made a mistake and went too slow early on Bodemeister? No one appeared to be going with him so if he goes faster earlier and builds a bigger lead and then relaxes he puts the pressure on others to decide when to go or burns them up if they try and stay closer to the pace...

Mike Smith has made all the right moves on Bodemeister. He simply got beat by a superior horse going beyond 9 furlongs.