Why does he need the Preak as a longer prep for the Belmont - his original target - when he just had the Derby? Maybe 6 wks rest and shorter works would be better. His trainer knows better than us. I just suggested the possibility.
Its tough for a great horse to win another race 2 weeks later, much less this guy. BUT....if it happens you can guarantee the Belmont will be a chit show.
Damn. Wanted to see him go for the Triple! What a story. Hope he doesn’t up and win the Belmont. Letdown.
Makes sense if he's a distance pony. Preakness is a shorter race than the Derby.
Only by 1/16th of a mile. It would still be the longest race any of those horses had ever run except for the Derby and the ones that didn't run in the Derby it will be the longest race they've ever run
You’re probably right he is a fluke but I sure hope that little horse has a solid career. He was the only horse able to take advantage of that suicide opening half. Epicenter ran a helluva race to stay up for the place being involved in that pace. Rich Strikes maiden win at Churchill was a nice time. With limited data he seems to just be a different horse there.
I think this was the first year they moved it to that distance in recent memory. It had been 1 1/8 since I've been closely following, but maybe it was 1 3/16 in years past? Not sure about the tradition of the LA Derby.
Thats not exactly accurate. He just knows he cant win at the shorter distance on short notice.
Then even more props to for doing what is right for the horse instead of chasing the money.
He's chasing money. Again, he knows he cant win at the Preakness, thats why he's not shipping the team up there and training for 2 weeks...its not cheap. It has nothing to do with what the horse wants.
