Re: ZITO and LUKAS (403 Views)
Posted by:
HP (IP Logged)
Date: May 24, 2005 09:23AM
MO,
I've always thought the main problem with this story is the fact that TGulch went on to win other big races that year. It would hold a lot more water for me if he crapped out after the Derby, but he didn't.
TG had him as one of the top 3 going into the race, and I could've cared less about the post when I saw 25-1.
Stevens rode a FANTASTIC race, and drafted right to the inside on the first turn behind the wave of horses to his left -- and this had nothing to do with any "buzzer." Gave his horse every chance to win.
So the supporting evidence (Tabor betting, TGulch going on to win more) is weak. I'll take your word for it that the tape is strong. I heard the Pat Day/brother-beating story. I guess anything is possible...
HP