Re: Fort Washington in the Dixie (648 Views)
Posted by: Grover (IP Logged)
Date: May 14, 2025 05:45PM
Been following Fort Washington since 2022. He has indeed become a beast at age six -- three consecutive big new tops before the March 1 Canadian Turf win. TG development index suggests he could develop even more and get down to a ZERO.
But some cautions I'm seeing for the Dixie:
- He hung on the wrong lead on March 1.
- Has never won off this long of a break.
- Shug said in 2022 he prefers firm turf, like many War Fronts. It's looking a little soggy this weekend, but maybe not too deep.
I'm thinking the Dixie may be a prep for the Manhattan (Gr. 1) at 'Toga in three weeks, since he lacks a Grade 1 placing. Its mile and 3/16th's could be right what he's looking for.
But some cautions I'm seeing for the Dixie:
- He hung on the wrong lead on March 1.
- Has never won off this long of a break.
- Shug said in 2022 he prefers firm turf, like many War Fronts. It's looking a little soggy this weekend, but maybe not too deep.
I'm thinking the Dixie may be a prep for the Manhattan (Gr. 1) at 'Toga in three weeks, since he lacks a Grade 1 placing. Its mile and 3/16th's could be right what he's looking for.
| Subject | Written By | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Charm | 05/12/2025 08:00PM | |
| Grover | 05/14/2025 05:45PM | |
| RICH | 05/17/2025 05:55AM | |
| johnnym | 05/17/2025 08:57AM | |
| HP | 05/17/2025 10:13AM | |
| skitimber | 05/17/2025 11:10AM | |
| Silver Charm | 05/17/2025 01:19PM | |
| johnnym | 05/17/2025 02:18PM | |
| johnnym | 05/17/2025 06:53PM | |
| HP | 05/17/2025 07:02PM |
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