Re: Reasons to like Bob and John (515 Views)
Posted by:
trackjohn (IP Logged)
Date: May 01, 2006 10:05PM
After figs, developmental patterns, running styles, and recent workouts I am left with the intangible factors. All thing being equal (which they very rarely are, thats why they call it gambling!) in my opinion, due to the 'intangibles' the winner of this years derby will come from the Baffert barn for the following reasons:
- The controlling speed in SM.
- The second flight/stalker in Bob and John.
- The confirmed closer in PD.
If the field lets SM get away from the field in >47 and or 1:11 He is GONE
If Romans or BD or LR or whoever choose to run with him then they are all
cooked, which then sets it up for the second flight ie, Bob and John.
If for some reason Bob and John lays too close or doesn't fire, PD will be
lurking and closing.
Knowing that Gomez has the best agent in the business and also knowing that he had his chioce of all 3 it becomes clear why Bob and John is my pick.