The BC folks said that the new BC Mile wouldn't affect the Classic, but I think we can all see that it has. Hard Spun and Lawyer Ron like to be forwardly placed but (this year for the most part) neither absolutely needs to be in front going fast. If those two go to the front and canter along together in :24 and :49, you can go cash your exacta.

I agree with what KG is saying here. Winning the mile wouldn't be a big deal for GW and the Coolmore team. He has rpved (if not this year) that he is a top horse over a mile on Turf. Besides they already own the winner of this year's race...... Excellent Art.

However, if GW was to race in the mile and was soundly beaten (distinct possibilityof that happening) people would be very disappointed. Getting beaten (i.e. not hitting the board) in the mile would be a terrible for both horse and operation. He isn't completely useless in the breeding shed, and i have a funny feeling that they will give him another go again.

Running in the classic is a gain/not lose situation. Everyone is writing off his chances. If he finishes last they can say he just didn't act on the dirt, and no one will really mind as he isn't expected to do well. If he goes and wins or hits the board (both would be a big shock to nearly everyone) that would be some achievment and many will forget about his below average runs that he has had so far this season.

Coolmore might as well throw cautiuon at the wind by running him the Classic. I don't think he has a chance, but what do they have to lose with him on dirt? Nothing.

I cannot have Street Sense on my mind for this race and i will be laying him heavily come BC day. Like KG, i don't believe he is any better than he was last year. Although his last run was just a "prep" i was very disappointed with that. Hard Spun did him easily, i don't care about the easy lead he got, he still managed to pull away from him when Street Sense was being asked some serious questions, whereas Pino didn't have to get as serious on Hard Spun.

I remember GW was completely washed out last year. He kept wondering why they weren't walking over to the grass course. He's a complete toss.
I will be shocked and poor if he gets in the superfecta

So, it looks like the Silent Kitty could remain silent for a while longer yet.

I'm so glad i put it in the wrong thread.....:D