3/14-15 (SA): Margarita (Gr. I); Felipe (Gr. II); Irish O'Brien; Pasadena

[Diver67]

He DID have something left in the stretch--but the slow pace ensured that so did everyone else (except New Bay). When the whole field is allowed to gallop along at a sluggish pace, it takes the advantage away from the horse with superior stamina.

Plus he tends to wait on horses.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Diver67

He DID have something left in the stretch--but the slow pace ensured that so did everyone else (except New Bay). When the whole field is allowed to gallop along at a sluggish pace, it takes the advantage away from the horse with superior stamina.

Plus he tends to wait on horses.

Except when he's able to lope along on the front end. I just hope all of his apologists keep making excuses for this overrated slowpoke.

NT

[King Glorious]

It's funny how they do that. The half can be in 1:14 and they'll say he was taken out of his running style because he was on the lead. Position in a race is not as important as how fast you are running.