Re: A few observations.................. (739 Views)
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Michael D. (IP Logged)
Date: May 19, 2003 01:23PM
I share your concern about the "get rich quick" speed types dominating racing. You are not familiar with the pedigree of FC however. Included in his family tree, among others, are Northern Dancer, Seattle Slew, Buckpasser, Graustark, and Tom Rolfe (stamina influences everywhere). I tossed the horse in the Derby simply because he was a NY bred gelding, probably the worst handicapping decision I have ever made. Twelve furlongs is tough for any young three year old, and the horse is no lock, but I doubt he pulls a major fade job like some of the other speed types in past years.