Mall, if you projected the pace scenario, Macho's ground saving trip with a wide trip by Include I have to tip my hat. I tried to factor the pace scenario and blew it. Griffinite had shown a ratable side at 9 marks and I projected an easier pace than what actually occurred. I knew he could scorch it if he wanted, but I really thought they'd try and make a race out of it and I had numbers to back up that opinion. I remember cashing on a seven-furlong sprint once. I actually projected the splits and where each horse would be throughout the race. As the race unfolded it turned out EXACTLY how I had pictured it in my mind and my horse won for fun. I don't put that kind of pace effort in any longer. Perhaps I should. Include does have a tendency to take the circuitous route. But I still think that race was won by Macho when Bailey took back, made an early move and ran wide. Include's middle fraction (including ground loss) is gonna be fast. To me a minute and fifty seconds is a long time to find position with just 8 horses to concern yourself with, especially when you're the renowned traffic rider. People won't say it cause he’s Jerry "Dubai Classic" Bailey, but he gets an F for that ride and gets set down for days too.

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Tabi