I thought he was ridden out fairly hard also, but I don't think he's the type of horse that has that kind of explosive brilliance that just draws off from a weak field when asked. I think he prompted a bunch of very weak horses and then ran for about 1/4 mile. That performance is the one thing I don't like about him. However, I don't believe he's near as bad as that figure. If he doesn't run faster than that figure I would be shocked - especially considering the way Zito is going. At one point, I thought everyone and his brother was going to hate him off that slow figure. So I thought it was possible I could bet him at a much bigger price, but it appears he will be a short price, so I will probably look to beat him if I get involved in the race.

I think this horse is simultaneously overrated and underrated - if that is possible. The people that think he's Zito's #1 prospect (including Nick himself) are overrating him and the people just looking at that last figure are underrating him.



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