Pacific Classic

[Gander]

Gorella is a lot better than I gave her credit for being. Film Maker is a very good horse. Gorella is a truly great horse, I wont be betting against her until she runs against men again.

[GPK]

see....I love this....this thread is the reason I love this board. Different people giving different opinions and noone getting mad, upset, calling others names.....its just a great debate about a topic that we all love.

Gorella's last two races are the key to me. She closed on the outside Saturday with such ease. I mean in 50 yards she was 6 lengths in front. Also her last race was more impressive to me. A small field, with a horse loose on the lead and she caught the horse and was drawing away at the wire. I loved Gorella last year when she made her debut at Keeneland. I think they have figured out the horse is best when able to come running on the outside. I feel Gorella can win off a slow pace and with a fast pace. Again, lb per lb she is the best turf horse.

The Tin Man is a great story and what a great horse. Even though the horse is 8-the horse really is like a 4 or 5 year old because he hasnt been worn down by continuous years of racing. To me The Tin Man needs to be able to dictate his own race. I dont think he is as versatile as a horse like Gorella or Cacique or English Channel. But he is a very very good horse.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Gorella's last two races are the key to me. She closed on the outside Saturday with such ease. I mean in 50 yards she was 6 lengths in front. Also her last race was more impressive to me. A small field, with a horse loose on the lead and she caught the horse and was drawing away at the wire. I loved Gorella last year when she made her debut at Keeneland. I think they have figured out the horse is best when able to come running on the outside. I feel Gorella can win off a slow pace and with a fast pace. Again, lb per lb she is the best turf horse.

The Tin Man is a great story and what a great horse. Even though the horse is 8-the horse really is like a 4 or 5 year old because he hasnt been worn down by continuous years of racing. To me The Tin Man needs to be able to dictate his own race. I dont think he is as versatile as a horse like Gorella or Cacique or English Channel. But he is a very very good horse.

I certianly respect what you are saying and I see where you are coming from. But I would still love to see Gorella in the type of race like the Arlington Million with that kind of pace. IMO....as much as I love her....no way she gets it done.