baffert turning into frankel?

[Linny]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I had an argument with his breeder this afternoon about why the horse should run in the vosburgh....what he said makes perfect sense (though I don't really agree)....the horse has issues....his throat is royally f*cked, and has been since he was a yearling...he has has had 3 surgeries to correct it.....he got his grade 1 win at 7f and is proven at 7f....right now there is no clear sprinter dominating the division....if Midnight Lute can win the sprint he will be certain to get the eclipse, and secure his spot in someones breeding shed....winning the vosburgh and potentially aggravating his throat does not do enough for his resume to take the risk.
again...I don't agree but I see his point.

The Vosburgh is at 6f. I'm not sure ML is best at 6 and in fact, think he might be better at 7 or even 8.