Re: Gotham, Home Court Advantage and Birdstone (563 Views)
Posted by:
jbelfior (IP Logged)
Date: March 19, 2004 03:35PM
CtC--
Just an observation from watching many Gothams over the years. The race is usually dominated by the early speed. This may be due to the fact that most of the 3yos at this time have not yet matured to the point where thay can overcome spotting 3 or more lenghths around a one-turn mile. They chase fast fractions and then run evenly or fall back. I've seen many a 3yo go/press sub :45 fractions, drift in the stretch and still win or hold second.
ONE MORE THING: We've all seen this before; D. Wayne using a BS prep (The San Rafael) for HASSLEFREE...now the move to 2 turns....lone speed?? (perhaps SILVER MINISTER sits off) on a track that normally favors early types. Who knows? even second gets one a nifty exacta payoff.
Good Luck,
Joe B.
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