Spalding, not being ABLE to run after June of his 3yo year is on the horse. That's a defect, a flaw. In fact it's why he didn't run at 2 either.
I just didn't find the horse impressive. Baffert also trained Pharoah, but I still respected the obvious talent of that horse, so it's not nearly as much about the trainer as you want to think. AP was my choice for HOY, but not Justify.
I wouldn't touch this guy in the breeding shed either. Don't exactly want his fragile genes passed down.
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