Re: Preakness (1004 Views)
Posted by:
Tim B. (IP Logged)
Date: May 16, 2002 09:56PM
How can you say that the field for the Preakness is tougher competition for War Emblem than that in the Derby? There are several Preakness "contenders" that probably would have trouble winning ungraded stakes, let alone being formidable in a Triple Crown heat.
I agree that the pace scenario will (probably) be different with horses like Booklet in the race. But it seems to me like Booklet is simply a pace horse and NO threat to win.
I may try to beat War Emblem, but certainly not because I think the Derby field sucked whereas this field is strong. I think the Derby field was strong and about 15 of the 18 jockeys in the race rode assuming a fast pace whereas Espinoza and a couple others slipped em a mickey. It probably won't happen that way this time around, but there certainly seems to be several LESS serious contenders in the Preakness than there were in the Derby. You disagree?
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