Re: Brother Derek (596 Views)
Posted by:
bobphilo (IP Logged)
Date: January 15, 2006 11:16PM
Jim, I agree Stevie Wonderboy had the disadvantage of coming off a layoff and going wide verses Brother Derek and would not favor BD over SW at the classic distances in the fall based on his victory at the mile of the San Rafael. My point was that I would still call the victory impressive at the distance over a very good horse. While the early pace he set was not hot, it was reasonable, given the final time, and he didn’t tire anymore than his rival who raced further off the pace. I suspect Jerry’s figure will be very similar for both horses. The jury is still out on how these 2 perform as the distances stretch out, though I still feel that Stevie Wonderboy remains the winter book favorite.
Good luck to you as well.
Bob