2/20-21 (AQU): Rare Treat S., Busher S.; Hollie Hughes S.

[Betsy]

It's Tricky just destroyed the Busher field. The fractions were slow, but she had Portside in her sights and always looked like she could reel her in...........considering the slow fractions, it's not a bad final time at all.

[RockHardTen1985]

Douglas.... Will Its Trickys race come back fast? If not fast, at the least faster then her first 2 starts? I get the feeling shes really good, but her 2 beyers so far dont really say that.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Betsy

It's Tricky just destroyed the Busher field. The fractions were slow, but she had Portside in her sights and always looked like she could reel her in...........considering the slow fractions, it's not a bad final time at all.

I don't think the fractions were slow. Not blistering but fair in all likelihood.

[NTamm1215]

Not that she's up against much at this point, but I think It's Tricky is the best 3YO filly in the country.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Not that she's up against much at this point, but I think It's Tricky is the best 3YO filly in the country.

Agreed

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Agreed

It speaks to what a quality horse she is that she's been this good this soon considering her pedigree. Her dam, Catboat, started for a tag as a maiden four times before breaking it at Mountaineer. She rattled off four in a row from there and finished in a dead heat in the Arlington Oaks after finishing second in the Sweetest Chant at AP.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't think the fractions were slow. Not blistering but fair in all likelihood.

I think the 6 furlong fraction was 1:14, but to be fair, I don't know what the fractions of the other 2 turn races were

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Betsy

I think the 6 furlong fraction was 1:14, but to be fair, I don't know what the fractions of the other 2 turn races were

Betsy, the 6F fraction does not represent the pace.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Betsy, the 6F fraction does not represent the pace.

Oops, you're right. Then I would say the fractions were not terribly slow - I think the half was run in 48 and change. The 2nd quarter was slow, I think - 25 and change? I have to watch the race again.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Betsy

Oops, you're right. Then I would say the fractions were not terribly slow - I think the half was run in 48 and change. The 2nd quarter was slow, I think - 25 and change? I have to watch the race again.

I watched the entire card. Compared to everything else the race was not slow at all. Andy is spot on, not really fast, but fast enough.