It makes perfect sense that Tagg would be thrilled with yesterday's effort from Elysium Fields, stepping up from Maiden to runner up in the FOY. It's also likely that avoiding a neck and neck length of the stretch duel between he and Cool Coal Man will be better in the long run for both horses (remember a few years ago, Read the Footnotes and Second of June). In fact finishing 2nd as opposed to winning will have no effect on Elysium Fields future progress (other than earnings to get into the Derby). Tagg has bigger fish to fry down the road.
However, after all is said and done, I'm with Joey on this one. Coa sat chilly while Desormeaux was in an all out drive at the top of the stretch, and that cost him the race.
Last edited by golfer : 02-26-2008 at 04:13 AM.
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