Mind the Bird - can he pair his new top

[Gander]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

You had to figure it wouldn't be long before the two biggest misnomers in horse racing made an appearance.

#1- That speed horses fare well in the Preakness because Pimlico is a speed-favoring track.

#2- That closers have it bad at Pimlico because of the "tight turns."

Mr. Fantasy CRUISED on an easy lead in the Withers while the runner-up was stopped in traffic at the 1/4 pole. His only two-turn win came in a NY bred allowance race and he's certain to face at least some pace pressure in the Preakness if he goes.

The idea of Mr. Fantasy even being a 7/2 favorite is crazy to me. Saying he'll be a heavy favorite? I doubt it.

NT

I didnt say speed horses fare well in the Preakness. I said people bet speed horses in the Preakness. And I think he will run better than you think in this spot. I hope you guys are right and he is nowhere near the heavy favorite.