[fantini33]

I'm not past posting here (you can check my other posts) but I'm not sure how or why most people seemed to toss out Recapturetheglory, or pick that how last in the "first and last" pool.

Here me out:

The horse figured to be sitting top 3 or 4 throughout. Lets say I would be off, with the horse sitting second. (I know the Illinois Derby was a merry go round, but the horse did come home in 35.2, with a 102 beyer) Did people really think that of the 16-18 horses sitting behind him that every single one would pass him? 3/4 probably wouldn't fire (just like in most of the preps).

So you'd be left with about a seven horse race turning for home, one being Recapturetheglory.

Let's say the horse is on the improve, feeling good. No traffic, straggly closers. I honestly thought this horse could hit the board. At least more of a chance than the other inconsistent closers, and some consistent ones that never tried dirt.

I never thought the horse could win, but dead last and a throwout seemed ridiculous.

Respectable race and edged out of the super.