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Originally Posted by Robert Fischer
Oscar Performance kind of became the inverse of a 'wise-guy horse'.
bad morning line + being scenario dependent + overemphasis of assumptions on O'Brien tactics
Although he became a sort of 'wise-guy toss', Oscar Performance was a deserved 'B' on any semblance of a serious ticket.
It was a challenging betting race, and the result was disappointing. We may see trainers entering a sacrificial rabbit in future stakes. Oscar Performance will remain a highly-debated horse, and provide an opportunity in his next start.
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What do you think was the reason O'brien entered Whitecliffsofdover? This horse never went further than 7 furlongs. Pace is generally slower and the ground less than firm in Europe, but his running lines state:
3rd race back
'straight to the lead, quickened over 1 furlong out, in command readily'
-while carrying 133 lbs
2nd race back
'chased leaders mild gain, kept on, held safe by winner'
1 race back
'led in center, tired 1 furlong out'
Belmont Derby Chart:
WHITECLIFFSOFDOVER two to three wide in mid pack behind the cover of YOSHIDA, came under coaxing three furlongs from home, spun four wide into
upper stretch and offered no response. BIG SCORE four wide into the first turn forwardly placed, tucked to attend the leader from the two path midway on
