The fact that he had run a new top as a 3 yr. old on yielding turf and had yet to establish a level on turf mad him a play for me. The yielding turf tops seem to show an affinity for the surface that was only confirmed in his comeback effort.

In my early days of sheet play, the competitors guru had a 10-1 pair up rule that I still subscribe to today.

Seems to me the most consistent horses on the track are 5 yr.old geldings. When they get good, they stay good. I'm sure JGB has numbers on that and may have already spoken to the issue.

Mr. O had a lot to like.

Thanks.