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Originally Posted by Dahossdaboss
I disagree with pretty much your entire post. I feel like you have some kind of bias against Hidden Scroll and that it might be impacting your opinion on him which is fine.
But if Country House is green (I actually agree with this) why do you feel he will get it with more racing, but you’ve basically written Hidden Scroll off as a head strong one dimensional speed ball after two races?
His first out romp was bias aided a bit, but the runner up was 11th early, so I think people are overestimating just how bias aided it was. He ran a hole in the wind because he’s a very good horse. He was beat about 3 for all the money in the FOY. The horse he dueled with was beaten about 30 lengths. You’re acting like Hidden Scroll was up the track.
I’m not into comparing raw times for horses in different years...but according to Timeform the first 7 finishers in Hidden Scroll’s maiden race matched or exceeded their fig next out. It was obviously a strong race.
Lightly raced horses can improve a lot from start to start. Especially those with raw talent in a strong barn. FWIW I think you’re grossly overestimating Tacticus who had a dream set up and trip in a bad race at Tampa.
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I don't have a bias against Hidden Scroll Mr. Hoss.
He just doesn't impress me very much.
In this thread before the Fountain of Youth, I outlined my reasons why I thought he might not be as good as many thought.......and running fourth @ 6-5 sort of backed that up.
As I stated with Country House,I feel he's on uptick....my opinion is he's improving.....he seems much more settled and further along than Scroll.
Tacitus I really like........I think he's solid.
FWIW: In the Tampa Bay Derby thread (before the race) I stated why I thought Tacitus was heading in the right direction,made him my race selection(at a solid price)and also said he was Mott's best 3yo.
So since I'm not striking out with my logic..........I'll hope I continue to have it right.
Peace.
