The lack of rest definitely made a difference- but I have a feeling that Pletcher, Johnny V, etc. . . were planning on saying that no matter how BGC performed (unless he won, obviously). That was pretty much the first thing JV said after the race- that his horse needed more rest. They were definitely trying to squeeze this last one out of him- like oracle (I think) said a while ago- BGC's goal was this race- Bernie's is the BC.
Horses are clearly much more fragile than they used to be- especially the top horses because the level they compete at just takes more of a toll on their bodies. Look how the horses that raced in both the Derby and Preakness ended up.
Barbaro- Hurt
Brother Derek- Hurt
Sweetnorthernsaint- Hurt?
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