Ok...so, let me get this straight...you're now not considering Irish War Cry a major contender off of Speed figures that we've just started using and are not super clear on how great they are? There's a thin line between genius and stupidity, a line we straddle every year.
The more I look at the race the more muddled it becomes. It's just so hard for me to be confident about any of these horses. Classic Empire seems slow for a favorite and missed a lot of training this year, partially because he refused to train a few times.
Irish War Cry is apparently not as good on our new figures as we hoped, and it's making us question how good the Wood really was.
McCracken is another one that missed time, had setbacks, and had a lousy final prep...sure, we can rationalize that effort, but should we?
Always Dreaming is the horse that COULD be anything...but, I always get nervous trusting big winning margins and not super fast speed figures. Plus, distance is kind of an issue maybe?
Girvin basically has three feet, and if this wasn't the Kentucky Derby he'd probably be getting a few weeks rest.
The good news is that I haven't talked myself into loving some terrible horse this year.....yet. It's going to happen though. It has to happen. I don't love any of these favorites, how can I not talk myself into some longshot that will end up 16th?
I suggest we get to some funny comparisons...I know you're excited for that.
Making us question how good the Wood really was.
ReplyDeleteHow did you type that without several jokes immediately after?