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Originally Posted by GMB@BP
Thats always the tough part about next out winners, as you point out there already has been good form from that race, but in context Gunmetal Gray caught a week field perfect setup and slow time, and I thought Mind Control had a pretty easy trip and not sure he beat anything. I dont remember the KYJC race.
I guess whats scary is if the race was that good how special could Game Winner be because he was dominant.
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It is scary because despite winning clear, Game Winner looked like he labored to hit the front. Granted he caught a wide trip and at one point on the far turn was forced out and lost a bit of ground, but Rosario had to really get after him to get him in gear. His stride is unappealing--head low, legs all over the place--and Candy Ride is a bit notorious for physical problems.
And all this to catch Knicks Go? A colt that was 70-1 in his previous start and was absolutely buried (in the slop) in his next start.
I agree with your evaluation of those "next out" races, too. It's become a cliche on racing message boards, but I might join the "it's a weak crop" convention this year...
