W/E BSF's: Blue Grass 92; Arky 103 (!?)

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV

Mistake, 4 of the first 5 were from cushion track. There was no way Z Fortune was going to get by the winner.
There is something that is starting to become a rule and its "running and training on synthetics build more wind and put a better foundation in your race horse. That being said doesn't have anything to do with which surface they do thier best running on.
Pyro was on poly to make sure he doesnt get hurt and give him the benifits from training on poly prior to running in the Derby. Odds are Pyro hates running on the stuff.

i don't see how a horse can get a good work from running on poly is he's uncomfortable. he'll run differently, and most likely not extend himself. hey, if it works for some, wonderful. but it's not for everyone, that's the point i'm trying to make-and running well on one won't necessarily translate to running on the other.

[sumitas]

the better horses seem to run well over any surface. so i'm inclined to think Pyro was content to run with the pack yesterday in preparation for the KD.