I almost booked your bet because I didn't think UR had the breeding for this race. I guess the key was his big race over the track last year.
I thought it was a decent field. Dullahan was third in the Derby but I guess that wo cooked his goose. Paynter is obviously a really nice horse. I think Union Rags just ran a big race.
I've been impressed with the quality of this years 3 year olds. Dead wrong in all three races, but impressed.
When all is said and done more is said than done.
I just returned from a northern Ontario fishing trip today(almost completely paid for by IHA in the Derby), and didn't know about the scratch of IHA until hearing it on the radio on the way home today.
It still was a good race, but was not impressed with Mike Smith's ride on Paynter. Final times always make me awestruck of how fast Secretariat was in his Belmont. It was 6 seconds faster than Union Rags today.
"Why are those Dodger pitchers in the Reds bullpen?"-GAC August 28, 2009
Smith hit Paynter left handed and he moved to his right opening up the rail. Jerry Bailey said sometimes you hit the horse left handed at that spot because its unexpected and it may cause the horse to dig a little deeper.
I met Mike Smith once and he is a super nice guy. And he sure wins a lot of big races. Tough Triple crown though for him and Baffert.
"Why are those Dodger pitchers in the Reds bullpen?"-GAC August 28, 2009
Think about this:
1. Secretariat still holds the record for the Derby.
2. He would still hold the record for the Preakness but for the fact that the track timer malfunctioned.
3. He still holds the Belmont Park Record for 1 1/2 miles on the grass.
4. He still holds the Belmont Park Record for 1 1/8 miles on the dirt.
Last edited by Mutaman; 06-09-2012 at 10:38 PM.
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