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Old 03-06-2010, 05:27 PM
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I do think she may "get someting out of it" but................ she has put on at least a hundred pounds since last seen and she has short written all over her with only a Assmussen Monday half before competition.

The disturbing items during that work are notable ( notwithstanding the work 2/12/10 when even nickle claimers did not work because of the surface) with the position of her head at certain points indicating a lack of fitness.

Being rank early is OK, but Dominic badly lost his balance early in the work then took a bigger hold. As soon as she caught the punching bag she tossed her head and he had to grab some serious left hand rein. Approaching the wire is interesting; is she lugging in; fitness........... OR .........is he asking her by intentionally moving to the rail?? The down sticks after the wire; are clearly a sign that she is short.
You are seeing a whole lot more signs than the rest of us. The gallop out with the smacks on the shoulder were almost certainly planned. It is pretty obvious in reading Steve's comments and the fact he felt the need to work her in company that he was looking for a strong work. If they dont get tired in the morning they will get tired in the afternoon.
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