Weekend Stakes Beyers

[declansharbor]

Game on Dude did not set the pace for the first 4 furlongs. You can make the case that he went for the lead too early, but he he was 4th by a few lengths at first two calls.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Game on Dude did not set the pace for the first 4 furlongs. You can make the case that he went for the lead too early, but he he was 4th by a few lengths at first two calls.

Right, and rarely does waiting longer to take the lead with a speed horse EVER work. How was enabling Dullahan to be even closer turning for home going to work out?

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Right, and rarely does waiting longer to take the lead with a speed horse EVER work. How was enabling Dullahan to be even closer turning for home going to work out?

I meant that post towards 10 pt when he said that Game On Dude made the whole pace. Shouldve quoted him.

To answer your question though, imo, it wouldn't have mattered when Game On Dude made his move. It's a question of 'what-ifs'. Just like, what if Dullahan wasn't fanned 7-8 wide making his move entering the final turn? As you stated earlier, Dullahan might not be the better all around horse, but he was yesterday at 10 panels on the synth.