Can he do it?

[Benny]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

Can the horse do it? Yes I think he can. The question is will the jockey who is not a regular rider at Belmont ask him too early or too late? It would benefit Victor Espinoza to have a few mounts that week at Belmont to get him use to the configuration.

Agree that he needs to get a feel for the unique Belmont strip a few days before, BUT, I think his brother can be very helpful tohim in preparation as he has many years on it.

That said CC has had two great trips on the TC trail. All it takes is a bad break from the gate or a bad trip as he will be targeted by freshened shooters. Victor admitted to the mental presssures he felt as the race didnot go as he thought it would, good thing he is so experienced.