Hard Spun to the King's Bishop

[NoLuvForPletch]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Who were the high quality speed horses in the Derby?

I'm not taking away anything from Hard Spun's performance, it was a very nice effort, but he was alone on the lead. SS did have a dream trip up the rail, but who didn't think he was going to try and come through the rail. It's no secret where he prefers to be and how Borel rides. And I know SS got the pace to run at, but like you said, everyone knew the speed was going to be there.

I just seem to be missing where Hard Spun is a Classic contender. Am I having a bad dream and this is the Rockport Harbor website?

Since I started this thing, and do really love Hard Spun, I just want to be clear that in no way do I endorse him running in the Classic. I'm tired of watching him try so hard, only to come up short. I like King's Bishop, Kelso, and if successful in the Kelso the BC Mile. If for some reason the Danzig colt doesn't like the grass, an outcome that would be tough to fathom, then run him in either the mile dirt or BC Sprint. IMO the mile dirt is cheesy so I'd take my chances in the BC Sprint based on his performance in the King's Bishop.