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Originally Posted by v j stauffer
With due respect. You guys talk about rides as though it's a video game. SHEDARESTHEDEVIL beat the gate. LETRUSKA was half a beat slow. It's a very short run into the first turn at Oaklawn. If he tried to make the lead he either fouls SHEDARESTHEDEVIL or gets dropped. Races can be won or lost in the first 50 feet or even less. I thought LETRUSKA'S race was phenomenal. Rosario did the best he could with the hand he was dealt. Don't forget she was also carrying high weight of 124. Two very good mares. Both of which will be more than 5 or 6 to one if they try the two biggest mamma jamma's MONOMOY GIRL and SWISS SKYDIVER in the Apple Blossom. That's a race I'd pay to see.
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I mentioned that Shedaresthedevil beat her out of the gate, but imo he sort of committed to not even trying for the lead before it got tighter as they got closer to the turn. I'll watch it again. I think both ran terrific, but that race was close to over once Shedaresthedevil had a loose lead without really earning it. I was actually surprised Letruska made such a good run at her late. I think CJ is right that the blinkers off have been a plus for her.
Swiss Skydiver vs Monomoy Girl is a matchup I can't wait to see. The connections of Swiss Skydiver were very sporting to take on boys twice and keep her running straight through the year. It was a real throwback season. But I think she may have been a little over the top in the BC even though she had a rough start and got cut on the hoof. They had Monomoy Girl primed to peak on that day. The eventual rematch will be interesting if they are both at their best.
