jbelfior Wrote:
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> Whitmore wearing his two brand new bar shoes
> tomorrow. Draws the rail where breaking slowly is
> not an option and closing sprinters usually do not
> benefit from the addition furlong.
>
> Based on how I'm going lately, I would definitely
> key him if I were you.
>
>
> Good Luck,
> Joe B.

Point made! I cannot even begin to imagine Whitmore getting out of the gate with the pacesetters. I've read considerable ink that agrees with your point that a late-running sprinter generally isn't helped by an additional quarter mile.

I appreciate your levity, thanks for ringing in.

On a side note to the many audiophiles and film aficionados on the board did you notice it was Robbie Robertson musical director on "The Irishman"