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Originally Posted by slotdirt
Like Now? Has he even run since the 2006 Preakness?
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He had surgery to remove a chip after the Preakness. Has really been off his form. He did have that huge move at Saratoga last summer but Mclaughlin has really had trouble figuring him out. Plus the owners are very INVOLVED and have pushed him into spots he didn't belong. New trainer and the owners are now agreeing to try him on the turf. He is decently bred for it and his style of running lends itself to the turf. But I am not sure he really wants to run anymore. He was one of my favorites before he won the Gotham and ran a very strong second to Showing-Up in the Lexington. The owners then wanted a joc change to Go Go who really had no confidence in the horse and rode him like that. He is worth a look because if he is on and the turf is firm, he could demolish this field. But the handicapper in me says his days are probably over in terms of stakes company.