Apparently Mike Smith Rode In a Different Race

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Perhaps I'm nuts, but wasn't Jazil a closer?

Yes he was a bit of an exception but the history of the Belmont is that closers get compromised. That's how horses like Commendable can win it.

[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by SilentScreen

Tiago's a work in progress and Smith's comments merely reflect his confidence in the colt and the race he ran. Since none of you rode Tiago on Saturday, none of you are in a position to question Smith's feelings about him. As I see it, this team will have to be reckoned with down the road.

I bet Tiago and lost. However I do think he ran a decent race. Mike tried to follow Calvin on the rail and got shut off. SS was moving much faster but Tiago never stopped trying. Kept coming every time his path had to be altered. One of the few who was still coming at the end.However NO ONE was going to beat SS or Hard Spun yesterday. Pedigree says he'll get better with age, especially 4 and 5. I'm not sure I'd run him in the belmont but I do feel he'll be a good horse later on. If SS wins the Preakness, I'll be cheering for him to win the TC.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Rileyoriley

I bet Tiago and lost. However I do think he ran a decent race. Mike tried to follow Calvin on the rail and got shut off. SS was moving much faster but Tiago never stopped trying. Kept coming every time his path had to be altered. One of the few who was still coming at the end.However NO ONE was going to beat SS or Hard Spun yesterday. Pedigree says he'll get better with age, especially 4 and 5. I'm not sure I'd run him in the belmont but I do feel he'll be a good horse later on. If SS wins the Preakness, I'll be cheering for him to win the TC. :)

me too. i think a lot of people will be.

[tycharles01]

Mikey must have thought he was riding Giacimo

Tiago was not gaining anything all the horses were just dying