Street Sense Derby Beyer: 110

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Originally Posted by tector

DrugS--I thought Sedgefield was a real surprise, since, while not nearly as impressively as HS, he was basically the "next horse" anywhere near the front that managed to stick around at the end. I don't know if the Preakness is the best move for him--I think if they pick their spots, he could be a nice horse. Coming back in 2 weeks against the top three, plus the new shooters, doesn't seem like a formula for success, however.

he rode the rail the WHOLE way, I hate him next time he runs

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the pace was quick early and then slowed down, pretty typical of the senario for a closer to win, hard spun ran very well, i think he is a pretty good horse. I dont think however that on the square he will beat street sense.

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

he rode the rail the WHOLE way, I hate him next time he runs

Well, as my comments indicate, I wouldn't use him either. I don't think, however, that the rail was as almighty as you suggest, turning a turdball into a horse that bested many much more highly touted horses. Curlin, unlike most, managed to finish well ahead of Sedgefield, and without the gift of The Great Rail--but he's likely a superiour animal. My point was that Sedgefield might be a nice horse--but not of the quality of the top three, and would likely be better off dodging them and the new shooters in 2 weeks.