Re: Travers (526 Views)
Posted by: (IP Logged)
Date: August 28, 2005 12:20PM
CTC,
There was nothing surprising about this race. BR ran very well, but he came up a tad short in the last 1/8 just like most Grade 1 layoffs do when they are tackled by a horse of similar ability that has an edge in conditioning.
I don't think this race says anything about the Wood figure other than it was earned under ideal conditions - a loose lead, a track that was kind to speed, no one in the race of high enough quality to challenge him like FA did. They all do their fastest running when everything is perfect.
FA ran a terrific race and got a perfect ride. I guess 10F is well within his range and Pletcher is rolling again. Other than Ashado, he had a very good week.
I agree with one thing. Zito would be crazy to run BR against Commentator. They would almost certainly compromise each other's chances.