The jocks all knew that course like the back of their hands.
Part of the reason the day was so chalky. There was no chaos or randomness regarding the mud anymore. They had adapted to the course.
Ortiz did a good job of forcing Justify to work.
If he hadn't Mike would have toyed with the field, like he does every time he inherits the lead with one of these Baffert horses.
Justify was 80%, and he was able to win ugly.
__________________
Preparation. Discipline. Patience. Decisiveness.
|