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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
Why?
Was it because of the way he got his last 1/8th in 11 and change in the Arkansas Derby? Or was it because of how empty he seemed through the late stages of the Preakness....after having his ears ridden off for most of the race?
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I'm pretty sure you said it yourself (maybe it was someone else)- Curlin came to Assmussen as a front-runner with a miler's pedigree and has become some what of a closer type who has been able to get added distance. . . At what point (or distance) will this catch up with him? I'm not saying he's not the most talented horse in this field, but at the supposedly obselete distance of the Belmont he may be compromised while other horses should/could enjoy the added ground. Or maybe it's just wishful thinking because I don't bet 4/5 shots. . .