Time Squared is a decent horse. This is a great spot for the animal as far as win/lose value.
This is one of those animals that was a little more expensive because of the NYBred status, but sooo expensive that NY Bred racing really will not pay for him. Maybe he ends up an NY stallion? Probably rather have had a fu-peg like Ravel if given the choice a year or two ago. Why spend more/similar for the NY status and an obvious name that shouts to that status "Time Squared"? They tried this one out west and it just wasn't working, so Biancone took a hold of the situation and back to his comfort zone in Keeneland where he got this one right. He was a viable longshot in the Bluegrass but lost all chance as the (lack of)pace of that race developed. He is a legit contender in the Belmont to finish underneath. Not really brilliant but he can use long strides to come up late if ridden conservatively. I question his strength. He is a risk to falter at the distance. Much depends on how much if any he has improved or gotten stronger since the layoff after the Bluegrass.
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