- No Bounce for Lawyer Ron
So says the Beyer: Lawyer Ron's Woodward speed figure came back as
118119*, two points higher than the figure he earned winning the Whitney in record time five weeks ago.*Adjusted, and still two points higher than the Whitney, which was upped to 117. Dick Jerardi explains (DRF+).
- [Posted by JC, September 2, 2007 10:00 AM]
And Midnight Lute, who didn't look like he was going particularly fast, earned a 124 -- tops for the year.
Although they are all scheduled to be retired at the end of the year (Thanks, Darley!), three of the best 3-year-olds will make a fine BC Classic in a battle against the Lawyer. Pletcher clearly did something Holthius could not -- calm down a headstrong, long-winded speedball who was his own worst enemy. His talent was undeniable as a 3-year-old, although his Derby quest was hopeless. The Pletcher outfit should be admired for doing the work necessary to get the best out a horse, once considered a cut below, now in position to be named horse of the year.
- Posted by J.S., September 3, 2007 9:55 AM- ---
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