Gander/ I was wrong
EC has not won at 1 1/2 mile. He has raced at that distance only 2 times, both as a 3YO. Finished 2nd by a head to Shakespeare in last years Hirsch and then 5th at the BC. I think he is a TONS better horse this year vs. last.
He looked awfully good winning at 1 3/8 at the UN, and was pulling away from Cacique at the wire, but as you and I talked about last night, this looks to be a completely different race, pace wise. I would still like to see Pletcher keep him for the Sword, even if he loses, just to keep him at that same distance for the next two (Hirsch and BC).
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