Travers Winner Runs Friday

[blackthroatedwind]

Certainly getting left didn't help, and the way Castellano put him in behind horses, instead of staying in the clear, must have been by instructions, but Unbridled's Heart sure had nothing.

The final time was so fast that I find it hard to believe that the track hasn't changed. Either that or Mint Lane just emerged as the best 3YO in the country. It will be interesting to see the other dirt race times.....oh yeah there's only one....a very weak field of maiden claimers going 6F. Tough race to make a figure for.

I was thinking before the race that any time under 1:44 would be pretty remarkable.

[pick4]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Certainly getting left didn't help, and the way Castellano put him in behind horses, instead of staying in the clear, must have been by instructions, but Unbridled's Heart sure had nothing.

The final time was so fast that I find it hard to believe that the track hasn't changed. Either that or Mint Lane just emerged as the best 3YO in the country. It will be interesting to see the other dirt race times.....oh yeah there's only one....a very weak field of maiden claimers going 6F. Tough race to make a figure for.

I was thinking before the race that any time under 1:44 would be pretty remarkable.

There's only one more dirt race and that is a crappy NYB maiden claimer. I missed the first quarter of the race and was wondering why Castellano had Unbridled's Heart on the inside on Admirality and behind Mint Lane.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by pick4

There's only one more dirt race and that is a crappy NYB maiden claimer. I missed the first quarter of the race and was wondering why Castellano had Unbridled's Heart on the inside on Admirality and behind Mint Lane.

Certainly looked as though the horse didn't enjoy the dirt in his face..

[pick4]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Certainly looked as though the horse didn't enjoy the dirt in his face..

I'm not a horse but I know I hate it when I get dirt kicked in my face. It was a learning experience. This horse should be better next time out. Plus Mint Lane is a good horse and there is no shame finishing 2nd to him at this point in UH's career.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by pick4

I'm not a horse but I know I hate it when I get dirt kicked in my face. It was a learning experience. This horse should be better next time out. Plus Mint Lane is a good horse and there is no shame finishing 2nd to him at this point in UH's career.

He was also third. On the face of it this was a very disappointing effort. Yes, he was spotting a lot of experience, but he was supposed to be the real deal. Judging from today that doesn't appear to be the case.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

He was also third. On the face of it this was a very disappointing effort. Yes, he was spotting a lot of experience, but he was supposed to be the real deal. Judging from today that doesn't appear to be the case.

hes not.. though the zito looked good

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

hes not.. though the zito looked good

If you think Admirality looked good then Unbridled's Heart looked good as well. As of now I wasn't thrilled with either effort. However, maybe Mint Lane suddenly became Big Brown II. If you don't think the track changed then his raw number is probably the highest any 3YO has run this year.