Royal Delta 2.0

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

It's a terrible argument.

It's also ironic that Mike Smith had no problem slapping the sh.it out of Arrogate the whole way home in the Travers but cuddles both Songbird and Unique Bella. I'd never question his motives or knowledge in any way, but I'd love to see him let the latter run next time if she's well clear.

I asked this question, take the response for what its worth but was told that Arrogate tends to start looking around and can shut off, and he did not see the type of lead he had built up in the Travers and did not want to get caught if the horse suddenly started slowing on his own.

If you watch him over the years he does like to really gear horses down in stretch when they are winning easy, guess we all have our faults.