Quote Originally Posted by Mighty Atom View Post
True but looking at it the other way no SL and the best horse would have been beaten. Good strong horse Avonnova but definitely a front runner back in the field against a sit sprinter he would be very vulnerable. I just can't imagine a free legged pacer would be able to unleash an explosive sprint. G Hall Snr picked up on this in the Queensland winter carnival.
I think he would have been heading for the lead at all cost!....the question is would Luke have let him go!....I think so, & FAR probably does not get out!