The pacesetters in most of the derbys I recall never were horses exiting a sprint. They were horses who earned their way in through 1 1/8 mile major preps.One could look back and point out the pacesetter was ultimately a better sprinter during his career.
The current point system favors good recent form in major preps and is not favorable to 2YO's hanging on to inflated purses in sprints or one turn miles. Historically very few of these even enter the gate unless they prove themselves as a 3YO in a major prep. Inevitably there will be plenty of pace meltdown scenario's in the future, it just hasn't happened the last two. Anyway Trinniberg may have pressed the pace but there was no melt down.
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05-06-2015, 11:22 AM
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