Just go? They went 44 4/5....how fast was he going to go?

The speeds actually scratched out of the race and if he had let the new Dutrow set his own pace he would not have won.

The bottom line is he gave the horse the best chance it had given the circumstances and lost. The winner got a perfect trip and is probably a better horse.

You're nitpicking.

You don't think his best chance once he found himself on the lead was to go? He had him wrapped pretty good for that middle quarter.

I think he rode him fine. And, no, I doubt he could have suddenly spurted away. And, even if that was possible, it wouldn't have helped his chances.

I just realized he is riding the horse I unloaded on in the 4th. I will surely return after the race to tell you he is the worst rider in history.

That was a clever ride.

At least he didn't hold him the whole way so now I can get 7:5 next time he runs.

Talk about giving yourself no chance.