Mambo confirmed for Gold Cup

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

This is a classic case of someone putting up something and hoping it happens and they look like a genius. There are no rational, traditional, or logical reasons to believe Mambo in Seattle can beat Curlin if Curlin doesn't injure himself during the race.

Does Neil Howard typically stable at Belmont Park during the fall?

This seems like a case of "nowhere else to run". Lots of 3yos have been forced to face their elders in these races even though there's not much hope for them on form. Coronado's Quest, Lemon Drop Kid, AP Valentine, Stephen Got Even, Go For Gin, etc. Sometimes the Hail Mary's work (eg Miner's Mark).

I'd imagine Howard wasn't looking to go back to the Super Derby (though it was the logical spot) given Grasshopper's flop last year. Then again, he hasn't been very successful in the win column this year, so maybe this sort of thing is one of the reasons why.