Met Mile

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by jms62

The fuking horse needs 4 months between starts and the first start is a gimme and you expect him to win the Triple Crown?

No, I do not.

I expect him to win the Derby. I know he's good enough to win the Triple Crown, but I don't expect him to be in training by the time the Belmont comes around.

Doesn't change what I'm saying about him being more valuable as a TC winner vs a MM winner.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

No, I do not.

I expect him to win the Derby. I know he's good enough to win the Triple Crown, but I don't expect him to be in training by the time the Belmont comes around.

Doesn't change what I'm saying about him being more valuable as a TC winner vs a MM winner.

He should win the derby IF none of the 100 things that could go wrong during the course of the race with a field size of 20. And yes your point is spot on.

[RolloTomasi]

The Met Mile would be a great "rebound" race for either Uncle Mo or The Factor after one or both tanks in the Derby. Worked out fine for Holy Bull and Honour And Glory.

Trivia:

Name the 3yo Bob Baffert ran in the Met Mile several years ago (may have been '93). I think it was unbeaten in 4 or 5 starts at the time (he wasn't unbeaten after the race).