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Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis
If he pulls it off, he's cements his legacy as a horse of a lifetime; if he doesn't, it proves nothing.
That's the disappointing part. It will always be considered an asterisk on Arrogate's resume more than it will be a career-defining win.
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We've talked about how the draw will impact California Chrome, but I have also been thinking about Arrogate's draw.
I would doubt that Arrogate will drive out from the rail to challenge the front and it seems that there will be at least three or four who will push early to hang out Chrome. This puts Arrogate probably fourth or fifth early along the rail perhaps up to five lengths from the front with plenty of traffic. Somehow, he'll need to navigate off the rail and find a clear run to set up a move by the far turn, certainly not a given.
Looking at this race, I have pretty much talked myself off of both Arrogate and Chrome.