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[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm always leery of the first stretch out by a sprinter. I find that is usually the best effort they will have going long. Add that to the fact that he dictated the pace on a speed favoring track and save Barbaro there was little in the way of competition in the race and it's hard to be overly enthusiastic about his performance. On the other hand, he still lost a close one to a very good horse. However, it was hardly Barbaro's best race.

All in all, Sharp Humor's return was encouraging, as there's nothing wrong with Gold and Roses. From what I've heard they are not going into 2007 with the intention of throwing him to the wolves. Sounds like a good plan.....we'll see if they stick to it.

I'd like to test your theory, however to agree with your idea the most successful stretchout angle to me is the maiden sprinter who stretches out for the first time, suddenly they find themselves all alone on the front end for the first time and run a career top. Next time in tougher company, not the same scenario as invariably someone beats them to the first call or the pace is significantly stronger.

Throwing SH to the wolves, or G and R?