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Originally Posted by Cardus

His record does indicate that, after two terrific efforts within five weeks of the Derby, he did bounce in the Derby. He was in it until the 1/8th pole, and then folded.

But then I still dont get it. He ran two very good, if not excellent races, w/in 5 weeks of that effort.He won Preakness and Belmont. If he was in it till the 1/8 pole (which Ive forgotten) then he must have made some great effort in the derby. So he clearly didnt get a break in the derby...so how does he win the next two on the TC trail?

Unbridled, Sea Hero, FUnny Cide might be better examples of horses that bounce, but I'd have to go look at the PPs to be sure. Im not so sure of theory in any case at least as applied to TC performers. Maybe it works for lower levels of horses...