Re: Bloodhorse Belmont Preview. (902 Views)
Posted by:
Michael D. (IP Logged)
Date: May 29, 2016 03:56PM
ajkreider Wrote:
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> All deep closers gain some position because of
> horses slowing down in front of them, but SBN is
> running at the end of all his races. In a derby
> supposedly loaded with closers, SBN was much the
> quickest coming home.
>
> The winner got the last quarter in :25.7, and SBN
> made up more than 11 lengths in that span. That's
> something in the high :23 range. But he likely
> needs to be closer to the pace to make that pay
> off in the Belmont.
>
> Edit: whoops. Just saw JB's post. Sorry
aj,
trakus has SBN running a 25.14 final 1/4.
Nyq 26.42 and Exag 25.09