Originally Posted by
arlington
Was thinking along similar lines as mightymo, i.e. the horse in question. Only watched an 'example' on Sat night without replay and I often give drivers the benefit of the doubt...it's not always like it seems from the grandstand/tv. The horse has terrific speed, sprint home. What were the early sectionals? and driver L is always likely to burn...would you get into a contest with L using up oxygen trying to keep them out knowing you have a horse that finishes brilliantly. And the question of coming off the rail is always a timing thing, if I went to 1x1 would I be flushed out 1000/800 from home as you said Kev. In this case how quick did they run the third quarter and even staying in with the option of coming out 400 from home, how much ground do I lose if I go wide, especially at Melton around the final bend. I say yes, driver is questioned but depending on answers, not guilty. Are drivers, who are close to the training, allowed to have faith in their horse?