Did Exaggerator not like Belmont Surface? (1338 Views)
Posted by:
bobphilo (IP Logged)
Date: June 13, 2016 06:02PM
I'm usually skeptical of trainers blaming the surface for their horses' poor performances but Keith D may have a point here. Looking at the photos of EX in the stretch it appears that his forelegs are sinking deeper into the Belmont surface than the other horses. He has a smaller hoof than most which usually indicates a preference for off tracks but might make him sink deeper into Big Sandy.
Just a theory. Any thoughts from the panel?
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/features/2016-belmont-stakes-race-sequence-212357