Thought the Big Cap was a layover. Need to check the TFigs and will shortly, but Lava Man was the fastest horse on my past performances.

High Limit had a difficult task. Two theories mitigated against him. The first was the legitmacy of the Strub figure. Some were very adamant that figure was a full 3 points + slower than assigned. Assuming it was accurate the chance for bounce off career top with increased distance was manifest. The probability of him winning that race regardless was small. It was a very nice trifecta.

My personal belief is that High Limit never came close to a Negative 1.5 in the Strub and that Bob and John is a pretty good 3YO. Its also my belief that Santa Anita was NOT slowing down on Strub day, regardless of what the track super may think. In fact, it was most likely speeding up.

Bob and John's race next.

First Samurai is clearly overrated.

CtC

Silver Charm Wrote:
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> Agree with Brad Free's observations on High Limit
> in the Big Cap. Frankels consistent concerns over
> his ability to get the distance should be cause
> for pause. However if High Limit is as sharp as he
> was in the Strub he will be right in the mix of a
> race that figures to have a ton a pace. And a
> handful of riders playing chicken with each other
> on who is going to try and make a run for it
> first.
>
> Drum Major may also be another play. I bet Drum
> Major last out, troubled trip would be an
> understatement, in another big field it wouldn't
> be unreasonable to assume he would have another
> one. The outside post doesn't help, others are
> faster, but if you can get 10-1 or more then take
> a little.
>
> At the Track the First Amendment means put your
> money where your mouth is. I will be more than
> happy to do so if I just get Bob Barker and Nikki
> Zeiring to do the Post Parade display for me.
>
>