3/7 (SA): SA H. (Gr. I); Kilroe (Gr. I); SA Oaks (Gr. I); Honest Lady (L)

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I don't see what was wrong with the ride or how it was any different than any of the other ones he's given her.

Last early, out in the clear on the backstretch, and circle the field.

I guess he got caught a little wider than usual because the field stacked up some .. but the wider the better on these synthetics.

That track has been a little more kind to speed the last 10 days... but I'd still rather be 8 wide and have the best late speed in the field than be a early speed type.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I don't see what was wrong with the ride or how it was any different than any of the other ones he's given her.

Last early, out in the clear on the backstretch, and circle the field.

I guess he got caught a little wider than usual because the field stacked up some .. but the wider the better on these synthetics.

That track has been a little more kind to speed the last 10 days... but I'd still rather be 8 wide and have the best late speed in the field than be a early speed type.

it was his typical ride on her, and a typical run from her-the difference is the competition is doing better now than they had in races' past imo.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I don't see what was wrong with the ride or how it was any different than any of the other ones he's given her.

Last early, out in the clear on the backstretch, and circle the field.

I guess he got caught a little wider than usual because the field stacked up some .. but the wider the better on these synthetics.

That track has been a little more kind to speed the last 10 days... but I'd still rather be 8 wide and have the best late speed in the field than be a early speed type.

You'd think he thought he was riding Zenzatta, that's his MO.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by CSC

You'd think he thought he was riding Zenzatta, that's his MO.

Style wise, I see no difference between the two horses.

You didn't think he was going to actually try and weave his way through traffic on a 1/5 favorite that sticks out like a sore thumb?

[Danzig]

and perhaps there were still so many in the way, to be passed, because the other three year old fillies are better than what she had to blow by previously?
you have to expect on a deep closer that he/she will almost always be fanned wide and not have a perfect trip, especially with a full field.
but the 'old' stardom bound would have made it look effortless-she still is the old horse, but her competition is not.

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Danzig

and perhaps there were still so many in the way, to be passed, because the other three year old fillies are better than what she had to blow by previously?
you have to expect on a deep closer that he/she will almost always be fanned wide and not have a perfect trip, especially with a full field.
but the 'old' stardom bound would have made it look effortless-she still is the old horse, but her competition is not.

I think that may be the way it is. I'd still go to the SA Derby with her. She has nothing else to prove against the California fillies and there isn't even another race for her here so run in the SA Derby and if it doesn't work, go to the Kentucky Oaks.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Style wise, I see no difference between the two horses.

You didn't think he was going to actually try and weave his way through traffic on a 1/5 favorite that sticks out like a sore thumb?

You know what they say, Jocks can't win most of the times anyway. Lose and you are a bum, win all is forgiven. A nose the other way and that ride would have been much more magified. Regardless I understand your point and I agree with it to a point, I would even agree with you more if not for the rider, who has always shown a disdain for the rail for much of his career.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by CSC

the rider, who has always shown a disdain for the rail for much of his career.

Yeah, over the last seven or eight years he's never seen a seven path he didn't like.

However, saving ground is much more important on the turf and dirt ... that synthetic track out there is very wide path friendly.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Style wise, I see no difference between the two horses.

You didn't think he was going to actually try and weave his way through traffic on a 1/5 favorite that sticks out like a sore thumb?

oh boy, that would be fun message board fodder.