7/16 (DEL): Delaware H. (G2), Carpenter Jr. Mem. S., Sussex S.

[Fulla Sheets]

Although it probably happened, I don't recall Hollendorfer complaining after the Cotillion when Blind Luck lost by a neck when giving HDG 10 lbs.

Regardless, if Jones wanted to prove he had the better filly, he should have beaten her when giving up weight, like BL did in last year's Delaware Oaks, when giving 6 lbs.

[dino]

How about just enjoying it for what it was, a great horse race.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Fulla Sheets

Although it probably happened, I don't recall Hollendorfer complaining after the Cotillion when Blind Luck lost by a neck when giving HDG 10 lbs.

Regardless, if Jones wanted to prove he had the better filly, he should have beaten her when giving up weight, like BL did in last year's Delaware Oaks, when giving 6 lbs.

Even if we say weight makes a significant difference (by the way---the Alabama was run at equal weights), was the 2 lb spread fair or unfair?

Didn't Havre De Grace pummel Blind Luck by 3 lengths only a couple of starts back?

Maybe if Jones found a tougher assignment than the Obeah, where she toyed with her rivals, and didn't spout his mouth off about facing males and winning Horse of the Year afterwards, the racing secretary wouldn't have been so willing to kowtow to Hollendorfer.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Even if we say weight makes a significant difference (by the way---the Alabama was run at equal weights), was the 2 lb spread fair or unfair?

Didn't Havre De Grace pummel Blind Luck by 3 lengths only a couple of starts back?

Maybe if Jones found a tougher assignment than the Obeah, where she toyed with her rivals, and didn't spout his mouth off about facing males and winning Horse of the Year afterwards, the racing secretary wouldn't have been so willing to kowtow to Hollendorfer.

Looking at the form I probably would have made her give 1 pound not two. But like you I don't know how guys can say how great their horse is then cry when they have to give an extra pound. Maybe the Racing sec bought the hype you sold?

[Seattleallstar]

back to the Wild Spirit thing I believe it was an 8lb spread, but with Santos up the horse was overweight by a few lbs, but Jerkens went with Jose anyway. Wild Spirit has a perfect ground saving trip by Bailey but just lost at 10f to a filly who was better bred to go that far anyway