Re: For the Record (562 Views)
Posted by:
miff (IP Logged)
Date: April 23, 2006 11:34AM
Chuck,
I did see SNSaint race twice. I do not think that he will be as effective in the stalk position. He reminds me of the pit bull type that is tough to get by when he's on the lead.I know he was wide in the Gotham but I was not impressed with that effort.He had an easy trip in the ILL Derby but was very explosive late. No doubt a real nice horse.
In this derby, barring gate trouble,Sin Min and Sharp Humor have that "quickness" which makes me believe that none of the others can beat them from the gate. Bro Derek,KE, SNS and L Ron are no slouchs early either.Very tough for me to visualize where this group will be on the first turn which may decide the race.
Lots of people are talking about stalkers in this derby but with 20 in there, it may be like hitting lotto to get that perfect trip.It will be interesting to see how some who have dominated, on or near the front end, react when they are in behind getting dirt kicked in their face.