Evaluating Big Winners

[Exotic1]

Originally Posted by classhandicapper

She was very impressive, but I think despite all the rain the track was probably still carrying speed well at that point. So maybe that offset the fact she was off a little bad and rushed up.

Competitive Edge chased a hot pace while 3 wide on a day when the rail was still golden and the track still speed favoring but possibly less so than over the weekend. They came home slow in that race because of the hot pace, but I thought he was extra impressive. That's a tough trip on an honest track, let alone on a golden rail. The question with him is can he be rated and stretch out.

I enjoy reading your write-ups.

[Tom]

One of the key things I find is when a 3yo matches or passes his 2yo top.
Itsmyluckyday - tops of 81 at 2, then he runs a 79. 2 points is a match for me...then he follows with a turf race. Back to dirt, a 21 point improvement, which he pairs up next time out.

[classhandicapper]

Originally Posted by Exotic1

I enjoy reading your write-ups.

Thanks. I'm glad I'm not talking to myself.