Travers Stakes (gr. I)

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Originally Posted by miraja2

Of course not, but to me he seems like the most likely winner at this point. His major competition will probably come from his own crop in the form of AGS and/or Curlin. Lawyer Ron is obviously a possible winner, but I still have serious doubts about his ability to get 10f.
As a fan of the sport I am starting to like Street Sense more and more. Since he has lost quite a few times we don't have to hear all of the over-the-top accolades that people showered on Discreet Cat and Bernardini last year. Street Sense is a really good - but flawed - animal. When you take a horse that is as good as he is, and mix in a tendency to hang just a little, the result can be great racing. The Tampa Bay Derby, Preakness, and Travers have all been great races and he went 2 out of 3 in those. He isn't perfect and everybody knows it, but he is a good horse that usually runs in the big races and makes them fun to watch. You can't ask for much more than that.

i've enjoyed the show he's put on all year. i can't imagine why anyone wouldn't have. he has certainly done a lot more than many could have hoped. on his biggest days, he has truly shined. maybe he can add one more championship race to his win column. his accomplishments outshine many colts from years' past already. it would be amazing to have a 2 yo champ and bcj winner take the derby, travers, and classic in the same year.