Master Command: What happened?

saratoga guy · #1 06-18-2007, 12:13 PM

Even the chart doesn't mention it -- but Master Command got squeezed pretty good going into the first turn. He immediately dropped back a few lengths and that really seemed to take the starch out of him.

JDank34 · #2 06-19-2007, 06:07 AM

TP was there Saturday with Aaron and Marie Jones as well as Frankie Taylor (Taylor Made Fram). They stood right next to us and looked like they had seem a pack of ghosts during the race! I think The Jones' and Taylor were there to see MC get a G1 and get a stallion deal done for him that night. Guess plans change.

Hickory Hill Hoff · #3 06-19-2007, 06:32 AM

Nice horse, nice spot for him...but this was the closest he'll get a chance at a grade I win.

miraja2 · #4 06-19-2007, 08:35 AM

There are a couple of ways to look at his race. Perhaps he simply doesn't like CD. In his last six races he is 4 for 4 at other tracks, and 0 for 2 at CD.
I think the far more likely explanation is that he doesn't like horses in front of him AND his record this year is a bit deceiving. His three wins this year came against fields of six, six, and four respectively. Not only were the fields small, they were not particularly good. He was allowed to lope along in :48 for a half with nobody in front of them. Under those circumstances against small untalented fields, he does fairly well.
When faced with a bigger, faster, and slightly more classy field.....he takes his ball and goes home.

PPerfectfan · #5 06-19-2007, 09:43 AM

Just read that MC and Mr. Umphrey had to be reshod.

#6 06-19-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by saratoga guy

Even the chart doesn't mention it -- but Master Command got squeezed pretty good going into the first turn. He immediately dropped back a few lengths and that really seemed to take the starch out of him.

That is how I saw it too. I still rank him #2, but Invasor still needs a challenger. Maybe his stablemate will keep improving. Flashy Bull looks like the real deal. Thought distance would be a problem, but I was wrong.

blackthroatedwind · #7 06-19-2007, 02:57 PM

I think or Master Command as number two as well.

NoLuvForPletch · #8 06-19-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think or Master Command as number two as well.

Actually, there is quite a bit of number 2 out there right now. Help with the "Top Five number 2" horses?

I nominate Corinthian and Jazil.

Cajungator26 · #9 06-19-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

Actually, there is quite a bit of number 2 out there right now. Help with the "Top Five number 2" horses?

I nominate Corinthian and Jazil.

Jazil?

blackthroatedwind · #10 06-19-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

Actually, there is quite a bit of number 2 out there right now. Help with the "Top Five number 2" horses?

I nominate Corinthian and Jazil.

No doubt, there is way too much number two out there.

JDank34 · #11 06-19-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

Actually, there is quite a bit of number 2 out there right now. Help with the "Top Five number 2" horses?

I nominate Corinthian and Jazil.

In honor of the infamous Allen Iverson......Jazil?....you mean JAZIL? Jazil!....we talking bout JAZIL???...J a z i l ........

skippy3481 · #12 06-19-2007, 09:14 PM

Jazil, now thats taking a stand.

NoLuvForPletch · #13 06-19-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by skippy3481

Jazil, now thats taking a stand.

I thnk Jazil is the ultimate poster child for the "number 2" list.

He won a Grade 1 (The Belmont Stakes for Christmas Sake), while still eligible for a NW1X, and hasn't won since.