Rags!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Can anyone imagine where we might be with Rags right now if Pletcher had decided to run her in the Derby and she had stumbled like that. She most likely would have had no chance. And then everyone would be saying what a dumb... for running her.

Patience, timing, and luck come together. Along with a horse that can apparently run marathon distances.

Pat,
Your last two sentences say it all.
Also, in a mile and a half effort...well, to me it makes sense to leave something in the tank. Others have burned up before going too fast too early.