Mitch,

It also helped remembering how Corey Lanerie detonated a down the road speed bomb in a similar spot last year when I was in a Derby Wars qualifier (before NY residents were banned). He knows this track. It was a calculated risk.

Jeebs, you hit the nail right on the head!

Mick, Thanks for the post!!

Mike

Mick:
Horses that can put together two good Fr's place pressure on others and force them not to run their 3rd Fr or if a true S type(run two good FR) is the only horse that may have a chance.
Works better in sprints but still very effective in turf races and routes. There are a few routers that drop back and get up but they normally have a class advantage. Basically a horse that projects into the 2nd FR are the better horses.

I always look for this and the Velocity screen is one of my favorites along with several others.
Mitch44

Back at the track now, doing my homework. Heck, I'm proud to know you guys. 😄

Mick the feeling is mutual.
Good Skill
Mike

Ditto Mick.
Mitch44

Irap article in Bloodhorse
 

www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/220899/blue-grass-hero-irap-in-good-order-after-shocking-win

Everyone was shocked but Mike. :D

Mick, even a blind squirrel can find a nut sometimes!

;)

Nice nut.

LOL Mick
Tim G