Re: And let's hear from John Servis (446 Views)
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TGJB (IP Logged)
Date: June 07, 2004 02:17PM
If I had to guess (and I don't), the other jocks who thought they had a chance going in thought they had no chance if SJ was allowed to gallop along. Keep in mind the half was 48 3/5, and he was the one who was supposed to be tired and likely to crack under pressure. When he moved after the half they probably felt they had no choice but to move with him. Also keep in mind that the last quarter was into a pretty good wind-- given that it was a little slow (which was to be expected given the fast 1 1/4), but nothing crazy. I don't think the other jocks were trying to do anything other than win-- if they didn't, SJ winning would have been good for the game, and for them (at least that was the prevailing opinion).
The big question is, what the hell was Bailey doing OUTSIDE SJ around the first turn. He is now riding everything like he's on a 3/5 shot, unless he's trapped inside like he was in the F&M turf race.
TGJB