Blame saved the historic integrity of the sport

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Blame has run 5 times over the surface in his 13 race career. Yesterday was his best race in my opinion. Its safe to say that Churchill downs is his home track for no other reason than he has run more there than anywhere else. Why is this not logical?

His Jockey said it took her a few steps to get use to the track and he said it last night when I was talking to him in front of Jeff Ruby's.

Do I think that there are any valid excuses? NO. I think Blame won fair and square. I just dispute the notion that having multiple runs over a track while and opponent has never run on said track should be considered an advantage. Of course it is. And if you don't incorporate "horse for course" in your handicapping i would be surprised.

The track they ran on yesterday was far different than the track last Sunday. on the scale of 1-100 with 100 being the most important I would rate prior experience over the track about a 3.