marcus Wrote:
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> what came to light that made beyer change those
> numbers ? ctc - any backround on this ?

I really don't know what the genesis of the revision was. It could have been an arithmatic error for all that I know. It could have to do with revised variant. The Wood once again was the only 2-turn race and any one sample race on a card is fraught with peril. Maybe it was an "artistic" call. Beyer just couldn't figure Bob and John could win a Grade I in slower time than he finished 3rd out West.

For me this really is a projection race. However, with Jazil's ground saving trip and the late up against Keyed Entry I think you have two horses there with a basis to assign a figure upon and when you do I think it puts Bob and John in the Zero range or better even with impediments he faced.

Too Much Bling ran an exceptional race compared to the Carter. The biggest unknown variable to me is did the track change speed late? I suspect it slowed down, but I'm not sure. If it didn't, Too Much Bling is gonna be something special if he can stayed glued together.

One last thing. It is far better to have the integrity to change a number when the evidence is compelling to change it. That takes character and I was a bit tough on Beyer for doing the right thing. I don't know why hes having problems with those races though.