TGJB---

I agreed with your assessment of SAND SPRINGS in Saturday's Diana.

I also thought she had a big shot from the rail, assuming she would run back to her 2 prior performance ratings.

One aspect may have been overlooked and it specifically applies to turf racing, especially at the Grade 1 or 2 level.

Perhaps just as important when evaluating a grass race are 3 critical factors:
1) late speed; 2)endurance at the distance and 3) class.

At the Grade 1 level, SAND SPRINGS did not qualify on all 3 factors.

Your thoughts on this.



Good Luck,
Joe B.