hypothetical derby

Originally Posted by randallscott35

BB,

You should know that Empire Maker was far from healthy when he ran in that race. He was damn near running with a bar shoe.

That's right ... I forgot ...

... Frankel always runs sore horses ... he's such a taskmaster ... pumping race after race into his horses without a letup.

Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

Dear Grand Master,

Sorry to have the temerity to Q this post, BUT EM's Derby was an abberation of Bobby's normal philosophy on conditioning. He was indeed having problems with his wheels. He wasn't even 100% in the Belmont.

I've always felt this horse was a lot better then the credit given him by the media and racing fans.

Yes, Your Wisdomness ... I agree that you know the Frankel barn as well as anyone ... including Mr. Bobby himself ... but ...

... what about Lost In The Fog in the Smile? Any comments, thoughts, suggestions?

No, wait ... forget about "suggestions" .. I already have a good idea what they would be.