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[Linny]

Originally Posted by Split Rock

Going into the Derby, Easy Goer was the better horse. He had simply done more at that point.

In my opinion, the two colts were very close but, based on overall resume, I would give the edge to Easy Goer. In the head to head matchups, Easy Goer was running on an off track in the Derby (clearly not his best surface) and was pinned to the rail in the Preakness. I think Sunday Silence was better in the Classic. Easy Goer crushed in the Belmont.

In other words, in this unique case, I wouldn't base my opinion solely on their head to head matchups. If they were running tomorrow, both at peak form and on a fast surface, I would bet Easy Goer.

As long as the race was at Belmont which suited his ouchy ankles.

[HaloWishingwell]

I feel the same way. One look at the form screamed 99-1 and higher. I believe Andy mentioned his odds were closer to 150-1 in the exotics. I guess if you had the money and liked him, wheeling him in exotics was the way to go.