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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
The race dynamics definitely did not favor IC today and I Want Revenge did enjoy a great trip but it made absolutely no sense for him to be nine lengths out early. You think that was part of the plan? I mean, it is peculiar that Shug McGaughey is the only guy whose horses can work :48 and change at Payson and then end up eight lengths off a :48 and change in a race.
He was moving well in the late stages and should get better going longer, but he's now going to need to run at least 2nd in the Wood to get into the Derby. The best thing for this horse might be for him to miss the exacta in the Wood and thus skip the Derby because then he might be able to grow into a nice horse later this year.
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He gained no ground whatsoever on the winner in the stretch. Mr. Fantasy was walking home in the final 100 yards.
Still, all things considered (pace, experience, etc.), it has to be viewed as a solid effort.