Circular Quay

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Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

I didn't see the race, but from what I understand CQ had to steady and find room before getting past the other horses. So, if we're looking at the whole picture, we should consider that when comparing times. Also, CQ is not bred to be a sprinter, he's expected to improve when he stretches out. That makes a win like this more impressive IMO, this horse just knows how to win and has the talent do it. --now, hopefully he stays around long enough to prove it! (BTW, I was thinking about Value Plus as another horse that could be listed among those with a spectacular start that fizzled out)

I think you should watch the race before commenting on his trip. He NEVER steadied ( I just watched it again to make sure ).

What's interesting is that he did not go inside because he had nowhere else to go. He went inside because he insisted on it. Bejarano was whipping him lefty the entire stretch to get him to angle out and the horse wanted to go inside. Reminds me of a Billy Turner maiden winner at Belmont on July 1st who refused to pass outside the leader in the stretch and only got rolling, to win, when he was guided to the rail. So, to me, it was only in getting inside that he was completely comfortable.

As far as his future success based on his breeding....I'll believe that when I see it. Perhaps you are right but considering the pps of 2YOs from this barn I highly doubt we'll even get a chance to find out.