But he also doesn't seem to like to pass anyone in the stretch, preferring just to hang on for second or third. In fact, he is so remarkably consistent, finishing in the money in every start with Beyer numbers all between 70 and 87 on a fast track, it is almost as if he's only run one race. Expect Steven Asmussen to change something up. Just as Nehro was rated much closer to the front in the Kentucky Derby than he was in earlier starts, I'd like to see Asmussen change Astrology's style.
Julien Leparoux sent Astrology too early on the far turn in the Sunland Derby, and he was empty in the stretch. A better ride from off the pace could get Astrology into consideration. I was big on the forgiving path for the Florida Derby.
But other than Shackleford, none of the Florida Derby horses have impressed me since. Out of the first crop by Grade I winner Pomeroy, Flashpoint is showing good promise.
He was extremely impressive in running away, with the Hutcheson two back off of an easy maiden score. But like his sire, Flashpoint should be considered a sprinter.
In fact, I'd be highly surprised if he turns out to be anything more. Watch out for Flashpoint going forward. But not until he cuts back. Flashpoint has the potential to become a top-notch six furlong horse. No time for making excuses for his Kentucky Derby: Midnight Interlude wasn't good enough. Not even close to good enough. He didn't experience the worst trip and yet finished behind the horse who did, Archarcharch.
He was empty early and throughout. This was a weak group of three-year-olds running out in California. Midnight Interlude was the best, sure, but what does that mean?
Philadelphia was the best team out of the East in the NBA in That didn't mean Philadelphia was any good. Expect Midnight Interlude to yet again show that he was the second-most over-hyped horse in the Kentucky Derby. Avoid, avoid, avoid. Other than Animal Kingdom, Shackleford was far and away the most impressive horse on the first Saturday in May. Racing on a track that was cruel to speed all day, he stayed on and was only passed when he was out of gas, and even then by only three horses.
The other speed horses all collapsed to the back of the field. The cut back in distance, as well as a track that cannot possibly be as malicious to speed horses as Churchill was playing, should play right into Shackleford's advantage. He's run two great races in a row and should be considered a legitimate player in every wager. I figured that was appropriate, since City Zip, his sire, was still an unproven sire back in when dam Ballet Colony was bred to him. Anyway, Dance City held third in the Arkansas Derby behind Archarcharch and Nehro off of a pace that set up well for the stalkers and despite a heap of trouble.
The only other horse to have ever beaten him was Arthur's Tale in his debut. But the distance should be considered a problem. While a few of City Zip's progeny have been able to go longer distances, including millionaire Get Serious, they did so on the turf. His best dirt horses have all been sprinters or milers.
Dance City might just fall into this latter category. Mucho Macho Man overcame a ton of trouble to finish third in the Kentucky Derby, getting jostled, running wide and just having to make up too much ground off of a pace too slow for any horse not named Animal Kingdom.
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By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Seahawks Washington Basketball Washington Football. Washington St. Football Oregon St. He is now 7L in front of Flashpoint and Dance City and What a performance ladies and gentleman. I think we have a legitimate contender for the Triple Crown. An absolutely devastating performance. Three hours later, Andy posts a Beyer for the winner. Animal Kingdo to the wire first, then Astology and then Dialed In.
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