Re: Travers - Postscript (571 Views)
Posted by:
jbelfior (IP Logged)
Date: September 01, 2004 04:26PM
TGJB--
I agree that a slower pace may not have caused RIM to run a faster final time, but the ability to handle the internal fractions of a race and still run the same final time is what distinguishes claiming horses from allowance horses from Gr 3's to Gr 1's.
Do I think Peace Rules or Funny Cide are Gr 1 animals any more....NO. Do I think GHOSTZAPPER is a GR 1 animal at a route of ground....NO. No way he ever runs a 128 Beyer versus PD or RIM. Could MINESHAFT?....yes, he was legitimate GR I.
Good Luck,
joe B.