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Originally Posted by classhandicapper
I've been a Malathaat fan since the beginning, even when she had some critics early on because her "figures" didn't break out yet. Normally, I prefer the older more seasoned horse/mare over the 3yo. So this would normally be an automatic for me. But to me it looks like Nest is arguably a better 3yo than Malathaat was. I think the gap (if there is any) is not as large as usual and could be closed by BC day. But I agree with your premise. I'm not sure what to do with Clairiere. Everyone jumped on the Clairiere train after she beat Malathaat, but I think those two are very close even if you toss the last race because she acted up a but prior to the race.
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I won't know what to do with Clairiere either, hard to get a line on Asmussen bringing this one in without the prep. He tends to run hot and cold and Keeneland has never been where his racing stock performs their best imo. If she's right though she'll give Nest and Malathaat all they can handle.
