Songbird

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by Conrad

Because no one dared go with her, just as I suspected.
The problem with all the Songbird detractors is that they apparently don't study pace, where she had a huge advantage. What was Smith supposed to do when clear by 2-3 lengths down the backside? Push the button?
The pace was slow because she made all the pace and no one wanted anything to do with her up there.

So Larry Jones sent Chatterbox in there just to "ride shotgun" and make things tougher for Beholder? Is that what you're REALLY suggesting Andy?
lolol

Did we watch the same race? That's exactly how it played out.

[taxicab]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

She was third best.

And the logic would be ?

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by taxicab

And the logic would be ?

I think I've explained it.

[LITF]

Probably she was third best today after carving out that uncontested pace. However, if you line that octet up next Saturday I'll take Songbird over Forever Unbridled. And I bet Forever Unbridled today. Thought the top quartet all ran great (would've loved to see Stellar Wind not miss the break). Songbird just got beat by a hall of fame bound horse and by the slimmest of margins. She fought down to the wire which was what people wanted to see. Can't wait to see her next year.

Hard to think of a better start to the weekend.

[10 pnt move up]

It will be interesting to see if Songbird can make the same jump from 3 to 4 as she did from 2 to 3, and like Beholder, IMO did between 3 and 4. She might be ok then.

[richard burch]

Hoped she would have stayed unbeaten. Tough to lose that way. She showed a lot of guts today.

[LARHAGE]

It was a fantastic race!!! I was cheering down the stretch for both of them! I wanted Beholder to go out a winner but at the same time it was hard to not appreciate the heart and desire of Songbird, I hope the filly thinks she won as she lost NOTHING in defeat, sometimes it's nice to just sit back, forget race dynamic, speed figures and money wagered and just enjoy the horses giving their all for our enjoyment and their love of running.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

Really third best? Well just when I thought you couldn't top yourself you did.

Considering the pace, yes. 3rd place horse ran very well.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Considering the pace, yes. 3rd place horse ran very well.

SHe had every chance and had nothing.....