8/24 (EMD): Longacres Mile H. (G3)

[Kitan]

Originally Posted by ADJMK

Race shows the value of being the minority at the track paying attention to the horses in the paddock. Word was that Title Contender was a terrible shipper and lived up to rep as he just lost in the paddock and was a total wreck by post parade. Bettors making him the 2nd choice were just flushing their money down the toilet and made the exotic payouts with a 1-1 fav substantial including a whopper super payout.

I didn't have it, but in hindsight the results were known prior to the race. Title Contender clearly knew who the top two rivals were as on the walking ring he tried to run into and bowl over both Stryker Phd and Boyett. The old hockey stick to the legs before the game tactic.