Re: Forego (597 Views)
Posted by:
derby1592 (IP Logged)
Date: September 04, 2004 02:00PM
I have a bit different take on the quick wheel of Midas Eyes by Frankel. The horse is obviously not very sound and Frankel may figure it could go bad again at any time (in a race or in a morning workout) so he figures he takes another shot while he can.
I also have a different take on the "short rest" angle. As I have said several times before on this board, horses wheeled back on short rest do as well as more rested horses. Every statistical study I have seen supports this. Even Bobby Frankel's trainer stats support it and, as stated in this thread, he is a typical "Mr. Rest" trainer. I know this is near heresy but next-race reaction on short rest is a "sheets myth" IMO. The longer term effects may indeed be substantial but I would not let it keep me from playing a horse in its next race.
Tough race and I don't plan on betting it but good look to those of you who do.
Chris
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