Will this be the pace?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

Then 24 then 48? That should do it easily enough.

That should do what easily enough?

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

That should do what easily enough?

Win by 5-6.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

Win by 5-6.

Oh. Well, yeah, that seems likely.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Oh. Well, yeah, that seems likely.

If he does in fact run those times, I would say so. 2 flat would (should) demolish this group and many before it.

[RolloTomasi]

I would change the word "expect" and its variations to "hope" or "crossing my fingers".

[NTamm1215]

I'm surprised anyone in here thinks Uncle Mo will be even marginally effective if he's 7-8 lengths off the pace early.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I'm surprised anyone in here thinks Uncle Mo will be even marginally effective if he's 7-8 lengths off the pace early.

Why?

Are you of the belief that he's some sort of speedball that cannot be effective sitting?

I'd be worried about him being 25 off the lead, maybe, but sitting even 10 off a hot pace shouldn't be an issue, possible traffic problems excluded.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I'm surprised anyone in here thinks Uncle Mo will be even marginally effective if he's 7-8 lengths off the pace early.

I think people are hoping he'll fall into a Super Saver-like trip.

You know, because that was such a definitive performance he uncorked and validated in subsequent starts.

He simply needs to regain his 2yo form--which was pretty potent setting or stalking the pace--to win.