big18741 Wrote:
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> I'm starting to take a harder look at him.All of
> the pace is going to be good for him.I don't know
> that he can win the race,but given the setup he
> could be involved.
>
> I'm willing to toss his Illinois Derby.Slower
> pace,didn't like the track-whatever.One off race
> isn't a killer for me.If memory serves correct he
> ran a 1.5 or so in his win against Sinister
> Minister which at least puts him in the ballpark.I
> forget his # for the El Camino the race prior.
>
> Is he bred to handle 10f's?

Just took a gander at Cause to Believe's pedigree. I'm not impressed with the Storm Cat influence. But, the horse has a very substantial female family in Cuddles, Stellarette, Square Angle and Nangela. Its a running female family. You have to hope the Storm Cat didn't ruin it.

http://www.pedigreequery.com/cause+to+believe

Is he bred to go long? Yes, he has some discreet breeding. But you have to ask yourself, Was he lucky to win the California Derby? And, was the pace really too slow for him to close into in the Illinois Derby? Depending upon how you answer those questions, then the breeding question may or may not be relevant.






Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/23/2006 10:47AM by Chuckles_the_Clown2.