Silver Charm Wrote:
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> Also saw that Pletcher took over Lawyer Ron. Not
> real sure on the move-up though. Maybe a
> short-lived one, that was always Bafferts MO, but
> in the long run the problems do not go away. (See
> Harlans Holiday)
>
> If Pletcher gives him time then that is another
> story.
>
> Was way to busy last week to post but after
> watching the Super Derby, my feelings were that
> Lawyer Ron is a runner, Strong Contender is a
> racehorse.
>
> Big difference.
>
> Lawyer Ron runs like I do when barefoot on 100+
> degree beach sand. I know why I do, but why does
> he.
>
> PS-Holthus did well with this horse, just like
> McPeek did with Harlans Holiday.

Can't argue that Lawyer Ron is a ground pounder, but in that field he could be excused coming off his surgery and having only one race. He still ran very well. Maybe Strong Contender is the better horse, time will tell. The latter did go off at 5-2 second choice in that race. Now he's not a "one timer" any longer. Whether he beats Ron next time, if there is a next time, will be interesting. Its likely we'll get better odds whichever way we choose to bet.