7/23-24 (SAR): CCA Oaks (G1); Caress

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Hey, I'm always willing to listen and maybe learn something. But do you think Baffert is happy with the ride if his horse loses by a head?

Not sure. If we play it out though say he sits back and makes a 4-5 move on the turn, the pace would have been slower for sure.

Now Elate on the good rail like is on a slower pace and gets the first run and has the lead, now the horse is tasked with passing her with that setup.

We will never know how it plays out. I know the effort though was much better than a head win.