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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
Bit of an odd scenario. A Kentucky Oaks contender last year coming off a long layoff and first start back is on turf for a trainer that tries to avoid turf like the plague.
Also, went from being prepared for a sprint comeback to apparently being ready to go 9 furlongs right off the bench only a week later.
That's 2 horrendous races in a row for her; doesn't bode well for the future. There's been a few of those in that barn recently (Private Mission, Grace Adler).
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I didn't read anything, but it seems fairly likely she got hurt or bled in the Black Eyed Susan. There's probably an article or mention out there somewhere.
They must think she's talented enough to try to keep developing her or they wouldn't have brought her back (if she was hurt). The choice to try turf may have been related to the type of injury. Maybe they think she'll stay sound longer on turf and since she's bred for it they'd give it a try. Whatever the thinking was, unless she was VERY short going into that race, it's time for plan B (or C).
