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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER
He was far back for a reason. He was decked from the Fluke race. Joe give any quotes after the race? He's small. He is game as hell, but he is small, and he's just not quite as good as C.Cat, or Fluke. He empties everything trying to beat those types. Well, I think we will get to see who's right, because they will most likely come back in 3-4 weeks at Del Mar.
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He was far back because Talamo and whoever rode Jeranimo figured it was a 2 horse race and simply dogged each other while letting the hopeless horses get away from them down the backstretch. When Norvsky and Blue Chagall make an impact on the race you know it couldn't be a true result. As predicted, Liberian Freighter has returned to also-ran status now that the races have become more honest.
Machowsky ran today because of the defections. He was originally targeting the Eddie Read, but called an audible. So maybe he will sit on the horse. I'm not sure why, though, as there is nothing else to run in on the turf until the end of the meet. The Eddie Read will be a weak event, too, as Courageous Cat will probably return to NY, The Usual QT is pointing to Cal-bred stakes the next day, Ryehill Dreamer is done, and Sidney's Candy is sold. It's easy pickings and 3 weeks should be plenty of time.