Another trainer loses his mind as May approaches

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It might be a little unfair to blame the trainer on this one.

Wouldn't the Ashland, a $500K Grade 1 on polytrack, have been the right spot? One has to wonder why she missed that race and therefore how she could be ready for the Oaks.

It looks more and more likely she will never win again. Not all that surprising.

maybe. however, i liked the old fashioned trainers that used to put their foot down when an owner was about to try something stupid. ultimately, in my eyes, the trainer should be responsible for stupid moves like this. is he that afraid that owner will change trainers?

i also think a race over poly would have been a better spot, since she's training so marvelously on it. then again, she has speed, so maybe dirt is the better option. if they really had half a clue, they'd try running her on turf.

who knows, she might even like it!