tmon Wrote:
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> I watch the USA tv show of the race. It seems for
> some strange reason the dirt kicked back from the
> front runners was coming back in pellet form. Some
> jockeys were getting welts from them. I would
> think the horses wouldn't be to happy about it
> either.

I read Gary Stevens commented upon that. Didn't see the USA telecast myself. Some horses dont like to catch dirt, but dirt in the mouth alone won't keep front end horses out in front. They were quality horses up front. Those were legit wins, its just that in several races those up front certainly were not hurt by the strip running hard on the lead.

Churchill can be a fast strip, but its generally fair. If weather has it on the tiring side, some of those that faired real well at Hallandale may have their hands full Derby Day. I'm real eager to see what TGraph scored it. Even if they pair Bandini at a 1 the Florida Derby horses with the five pounds ran Zero's or better. I would not be surprised if Sunriver comes out of that race with the best number in the negative range.