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Old 07-02-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by parsixfarms
Orientate was by Mt. Livermore. He was a very solid sprinter (I specifically remember his Forego at Saratoga when he thrashed Aldebaran) during his 2002 championship season. I wouldn't say he was as adept on turf. He was off the board in the only two graded races (Aegon Turf Sprint and Shoemaker Mile) that he contested over turf.
I agree. However, I think the body of work is incomplete. I think 6-7 furlongs on the turf would have been interesting to see. He was a hell of a sprinter.
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