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Old 10-05-2009, 08:23 AM
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i agree, it was another race where he gallops away. watch the last 50 yards or so. that race really is never close. summer bird is probably the best horse around right now, depending how he handles the poly track will be another question. he looked the part saturday in the post parade, he was clearly the best looking animal. he did not race until march and gets bigger and faster each time out. at 10 furlongs on the dirt, i don't see who can beat him. quality road seems to race better at shorter distances, so far 10 furlongs have not been his liking. i thought he could have the lead easily saturday and he did. but he had no fight at the end.
I see no reason to believe Rachel wouldn't have won that race when fit, especially with that pace scenario.
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Old 10-05-2009, 08:28 AM
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I see no reason to believe Rachel wouldn't have won that race when fit, especially with that pace scenario.
i'll make a prediction. she will never race 10 furlongs against the boys. if she does it will be the time she loses.
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Old 10-05-2009, 08:29 AM
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i'll make a prediction. she will never race 10 furlongs against the boys. if she does it will be the time she loses.
Good luck with that. Thanks for not answering the question.
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