4/3 (HAW): Illinois Derby (G3)

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by alysheba4

.....the french strangler, what a butcher job on A.A.

I disagree. I have watched it 20 times, Julians thinks hes sitting on a ton and just had nothing. Its not like AA was fighting him, I doubt it took anything out of him. There was no excuse at all not to outfinish that trash bucket Jackson Bend for second, even though he had a soft trip. Turning for home Durkin notices how much Julian appears to have on AA, but guess what JV was already looking around and really had the same hold on his horse.
I was really high on AA but unless he comes out of this with an injury or some major excuse I am convinced he is simply not good enough. His running style might be suited for a mile, or a change back to turf.