Ground covered (feet) in relation to the winner by the others (by order of finish):
- 55
-37
-26
-20
So, TT ran about SIX lengths MORE than MA. This actually is an improvement (if memory serves me correctly) over some of her races last year when she ran (significantly) more in comparison to MA.
Husbands gave her the typical ride: widest 1st turn, widest NO COVER, while MA was drafting behind La Rocca, the entire backstretch and widest on the 2nd turn.
I got a kick out of the connections after the race. Casse, the trainer, thought that TT was a much improved horse this year and actually BOUNCED in the race.
duhhhhhhhhhh
Clearly, neither Mr Casse nor the group of owners, have watched some of her races from last year.
Husbands will break her down, yet.