FORTKNOX -

You may be reading too much into the fractional times. The 3rd and 4th quarters would have been run on a straightaway down the backstretch, whereas the 1st and 2nd quarters would each have been run partially on the clubhouse turn, where SJ was a couple of paths off the rail. Wind direction may also have played a role (I have no idea which way it was blowing).

I think if Stu is to be criticized, it would be for not sitting a bit longer when Rock Hard Ten moved up on his inside. I think it's tough to be critical because SJ did beat everyone except Birdstone, and Stu was probably more concerned about Rock Hard Ten and Eddington.