Re: Five Weeks Rest (353 Views)
Posted by:
beyerguy (IP Logged)
Date: April 04, 2005 11:10AM
HP,
I'm fairly certain no serious Derby Prep has been run 5 weeks before the Derby before. I remember Stehpen Got Even trying to go to the Derby from the Beam (turfway race), but I didn't think he was a true contender anyway. We are in unchartered territory here. Further, how many three year olds have come to the Derby with 3 1 1/8 mile races in their last three starts as a 3yo? I'm not saying 4-1 is any bargain, just seems to dismiss him on the 5 week theory is a stretch.