Who is likely to improve more: Curlin or Hard Spun?
Those that backed Hard Spun in the Derby certainly have a strong case to believe that the Larry Jones trainee will improve in the Derby. After all, the Run for the Roses was his first start in six weeks, and he was the only one to finish in the top four that raced in the front half of the field early on.
However, supporters of Curlin also can feel confident that the lightly raced son of Smart Strike can improve given the experience he gained two weeks ago, and the fact he managed to rally for third despite finding himself shuffled back to 14th after the opening six furlongs.
With a smaller field of just nine, Curlin should be able to find a quiet spot behind the front runners and race in the clear.
So which can be expected to improve more, Hard Spun or Curlin? And which stands the best chance of derailing Street Sense’s Triple Crown aspirations?
At a better price, accord the edge to Curlin.
2 Responses to “Who is likely to improve more: Curlin or Hard Spun?”
What about Circular Quay?
The late entry add an interesting wrinkle, don’t you think?
The horse also had a tough trip in the Derby. His late running style may fit well with the early speed.
John Velazquez told Jeannine Edwards on ESPN’s telecast that CQ didn’t finish the way he would have liked in the Derby, and that he “was hoping his horse shows up this time.”
After a non-threatening fifth today, it may be back to one-turn races for him… where he is extremely dangerous.
I would imagine both Pletcher and Velazquez are once again disappointed with his effort.
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