Re: quintons gold rush (558 Views)
Posted by:
Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: April 24, 2004 02:01PM
I tend to agree with you on the rest issue. Would he have run in the Lexingtion if he had sufficient graded earnings?
Then you have to ask yourself why did Bailey move for the other Wild Rush? Did he know he "used" him to get up in the Lexington?
Still, theres a history of horses running well in the Derby off of two weeks rest. Including the Santa Anita Derby, Lexington route. The only thing that sheds poor light on Quinton's race was the prior race won by "Roses in May" granted Roses is a 4yr old:
23.29, 47.36, 1:11.81, 1:36.57, 1:42.61
23.32, 47.29, 1:12.00, 1:37.36, 1:43.82
Quinton however did go wide and I'm not positive Bailey didn't try to save something. I need to see a replay.
Regarding Quinton's breeding take a close look at his Dam's Dam. His mom was unraced but his grandparents that side are American speed on top of European stamina which can be effective in American racing.
Wild Rush is a relatively new sire and he was very fast. But don't forget the Kentucky Club Classic against Silver Charm. The Track Record in the Illinois Derby. I think it can be said with some certainty that Wild Rush was a good 9 mark horse.
Post Edited (04-24-04 14:03)