Re: Kentucky Derby, Oaks 2003 Figures (636 Views)
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TGJB (IP Logged)
Date: May 08, 2003 01:53PM
Jake--
All this repeating used to be very unusual, but it is happening more and more. I think it's a function of improved sportsmedicine, and I'm talking this time about legal things-- vets are able to help horses recover better from the exertion of racing. Hence less bouncing, more peak efforts.
We said in our seminar that EM was about 50% to go back, and figured to lose ground, and so was a play against at a short price (which he didn't end up going off at anyway). As for Ats, we said another FORWARD move in the short term was unlikely. We also said his running style would be a problem, which it was not-- he had a little traffic at the top of the stretch, but in general got a great trip.
My Preakness opinions will be in with the sheets for that day.
TGJB