big18741 wrote:

> I didn't like his chances at Churchill,but I also didn't like
> the horses that ran 1-2 either.
>
> If you bet him I think he's worth chasing one more time in
> Baltimore.He ran okay,but Dollase claims he bled some which if
> true is a legit excuse.I'm kind of luke warm on him,but if he's
> gonna jump up this might be the spot.Foot problems and weather
> all spring compromise his training,rough post at Churchill(he
> doesn't have the speed to get over and save ground)and a little
> bleeding and he didn't run horribly.I'd chase him one more
> time,and then be done with him.The price should be good-an
> inside post wouldn't hurt.

Agreed, if he bled thats a legit excuse

>
> I'm probably sucked in on Scrappy T.He was visually impressive
> stalking what was probably a real pig and moving on the turn in
> the Withers.I just liked the way he moved on the track that
> day,and sense a horse with some upside whose best we haven't
> seen yet.Maybe it was a mirage,but I also liked the way he
> looked getting over the ground in the Wood chasing Superfreak
> until the saddle slipped.He might be slower on paper,but I
> think he's got some more lengths in him for a trainer who is
> looking to peak in the Preakness.
>

Scrappy is a game little horse. He was right on Bellamania til his saddle slipped. I'm not convinced he was classic distance but hes a gamer.