Wrote the following in the DRF rundown for the race:

"Bellamy Road

The most common adjective used to describe his performance in the Wood Memorial G1 is freakish; posted the highest-last-Beyer for the effort and though there has been some controversy over the rating, we have to take into account that he set some quick splits and he made it all look effortless; only two starts for the year and could have some bounce coming off the peak effort, but has to be given his due; most expect him to contend for the lead with Spanish Chestnut if not others, but he exudes professionalism and looks capable of taking a different tack; some if to the proposition as he may have peaked too soon, but rates as the one to beat; choice for the win bet."

The interesting part to me was the following:

"there has been some controversy over the rating"

Perused a lot of stories about Bellamania, but certainly didn't read anyone questioning the "rating".

Other than discussions here concerning the circumstances surrounding the figure, did anyone hear a controversy regarding the number?

Its easy to imagine Zito will send Bellamania Preakness if Going Wild passes. If Lukas is smart he'll enter both his horses to keep Zito honest. Hey, you're Dr. Fager or you're not. If you're not, learn to rate.

http://www.drf.com/row/row.html



Post Edited (05-09-05 21:47)