Circular Quay question

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by bellsbendboy

My racing form says Circular Quay is not near the colt Street Sense is. In the Keeneland race 'Sense was never near the fence and 'Quay beat him a nostril.

Then in the big race it seemed to me, that at all times 'Sense had a gear in reserve. Quay needs to grow out and up, to be a factor as a 3yo, a big if, and for now is a complete come from behind sprinter. Shame his half brother broke down Sunday and had to be put down. BBB

I agree that the Keeneland race is what is most telling about these two horses. The " he didn't like Polytrack " argument can't be made as Circular Quay ran pretty much the same race he has run every time. He also had an absolutely perfect trip while Street Sense had enormous trouble, both in ground and positional loss early, then extreme ground loss late coupled with a wildly aggressive premature move. Everything about their respective performances says Street Sense is a better horse.

Circular Quay is no bum but he's out of Street Sense's league as of now. My guess is the gap won't be closed but more likely filled by others.