Re: Questions about Figures (483 Views)
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Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: April 23, 2005 07:25PM
All I can say is that I knew Smarty's Rebel was hot the instant I saw it. He rated. He went wide and he was moving incredibly late. As Powerful as I've ever seen a horse move late. Granted it was only 8.5 marks.
I did see good late strength in BR. I did not see it in Bandini.
I also thought that Smarty's raw time stood out on Rebel Day. I do not feel similarly about Bandini's Bluegrass. BR's Wood is not a standout on the basis of the 7th race. Nor some of the other races in my opinion. However it certainly stands above the Bluegrass. That said, I like Bandini better.
Its gonna be a very intersting Derby. With Rockport Harbor and Going Wild apparently out its looking like a possible 1985 race. Right now theres two speedy types, unless Spanish Chestnut enters. If I was Tabor I'd have to run him. I suppose we can expect Frankel to negotiate the pace with Zito for this one now.