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Originally Posted by JJP
I expect Dennis of Cork to be severely overbet next time out. Had a dream pace scenario in the Southwest with the :45 1/5 yet they finished in 1:37 amd change. The field was strung out 15-20 lengths. Sierra Sunset, who finished 2nd, ran a superior race by being much closer to the blazing pace.
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debatable
Oaklawn is a speed track. Sierra Sunset cruised eight lengths behind Sacred Journey. Because OP is a 8furlong oval, you only get 16 seconds from the stretch to the finish line.
If this was Fairgrounds, with the 24 second stretch, and DOC only wins by 3, then you have a huge argument.
Pyro was only a length ahead of My Pal Charlie @ 16 seconds in the La.
It is a close call whether Sunset or Cork ran a better race @ oaklawn that day. I'll go with the bold move and strong finish, but you have a good argument.