Ron Ellis claims East Coast Bias

[blackthroatedwind]

The best argument for Include Me Out is that she isn't that good on synth and will move forward on dirt. Based on her races earlier in the year at Santa Anita that seems entirely possible, though the sloppy track Santa Margarita ( where she ran well ) was an absurd four horse field where the co-favorite was last. While she was victimized by a premature move two back, she still lost to Love Theway Youare. Basing her talent only on the race Gradings feels like a poor way to judge her.

I still think she's a really good horse. I just don't think she has shown to be as good as the other top horses in the division. However, if she wins the Ladies Classic in five weeks, she will be a deserving champion. I don't think too many people look at it differently nor do I think people that follow the sport fail to give her the respect she deserves....assuming they're paying attention.