Re: Santa Catalina (410 Views)
Date: March 03, 2005 06:48PM
I would be willing to bet Going Wild against Declan if I didn't think there was at least "some probability" that SC will compromise his chances just enough that he could be best on Saturday and still lose to Declan because of the trip.
I am also fairly confident that Declan will return off the layoff with a good effort. The trainer is good off the layoff and the horse has already won off a 2 month freshening. I just think there's a difference between running well and being ready for a peak. These are lightly raced 3YOs. Any of them could move forward significantly and if that happens to be Going Wild, Declan is going to have to be extremely sharp off the layoff to win. In fact, he'll have to be so sharp I won't like his chances in May.
By the way, I think Going Wild is better than he looks. I made the pace of his last race a little faster than average. That's partly why I have an interest. I just doubt I'll get enough price to pull the trigger.
Post Edited (03-03-05 20:44)