Re: ROTW (486 Views)
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Date: August 07, 2005 08:08PM
I just got back from Saratoga.
Two things stood out for me besides how much I love that place.
I was suprised that Commentator fired another huge shot. I thought that was no lock. I was also a little surprised that St Liam couldn't get to him on the turn. I sort of knew Commentator would have a clear early lead and that would help him if he was ready for another big one, but I thought a Grade 1 quality horse like St Liam (who stayed with Ghostzapper in a hell of a ding dong battle last year through a quick middle pace) would be able to put serious pressure on Commentator before the last 70 yards. He didn't/couldn't. Commentataor has some quality to him too. I don't like the winner at equal weights based on what a saw and I think 10F is still a question mark. I also think St Liam would have beaten him if there was someone else in there keeping Comm. honest on the lead (Roses in May?).
One of the reasons I didn't think Commentator was any lock to fire another big shot in the Whitney was/is my lack of admiration for his trainer who I think is often clueless about how good his horses are and how well they are doing at any give time. 30 seconds or so into the Noble Causway race my views were affirmed.
Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2005 10:44AM by classhandicapper.
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