But by the time Known Agenda made his move to tip Greatest Honour did progress well enough to follow Known Agenda on the backside. Honour ran on the inside for most of the race and took dirt. Honour does not like running behind horses and taking dirt. For those who want to excuse the effort, there is anĪfter the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), trainer Shug McGaughey said that Greatest Greatest Honour disappointed a ton of supporters with his third-placeįinish, especially at 4-5. Hit the board on pure talent alone after showing important speed, but he is one that needs time to Take him as a serious win threat when handicapping. Odds and value aside, this Derby is coming up too soon for Soup and Sandwich to Remember the absurd price on My Boy Jack from a few years ago? Underestimate how a horse’s name could play on the emotions and cause him toīecome overbet. Love making puns with Soup and Sandwich, he will not offer fair value. The name of Soup and Sandwich is a turnoff though from a betting standpoint. Owns the speed to stay close to the Derby pace, which is important. Soup and Sandwich took up a close stalking position and pressing role. To Soup and Sandwich’s credit, he set the pace. In this case, Known Agenda was able to switch leads and straighten out just in time to win. Some horses can get away with not doing it, one with proper mechanics usually will prevail in the stretch run. Soup and Sandwich refuses to switch leads in the stretch, which is a negative at 1 1/4 miles as switching leads gives horses a second wind. Now to discuss Soup and Sandwich’s Kentucky Derby chances. In terms of the Derby, his turn of foot is not quick enough. This son of Curlin gives the visual impression of being able to run all day.įrom a stalking position at Belmont, Known Agenda could grind his way to a marathon The Belmont Stakes, especially with his preference for running longer routes.Īll three of his wins came at nine furlongs, and his one loss at the distanceĬame over slop. With that said, it is not hard to envision Known Agenda as a major threat in Points era, Always Dreaming’s style works better. Davis Stakes (G3) flop where he gave up several lengths while traveling in a deep closing position. Mid-pack horse in most of his races, minus the Sam F. Lead or took up a close pressing position. Eye of the Jedi is a consistent local runner who can run well on his best day, but he is not exactly a standout in figures.Īs a final point, Todd Pletcher’s last Derby winner, Always Dreaming, either set the Likewise, Known Agenda's final time of 1:49.45 is not fast in comparison with theġ:48.83 run by Eye of the Jedi in the nine-furlong Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) for older Those two speed figures are nothing special. Known Agenda straightened out enough to secure his advantage over SoupĪnd Sandwich and win by 2 3/4 lengths with a 113 TimeformUS Speed Figure and 94īeyer Speed Figure. steered him to the middle on purpose, then the reason is unclear as Greatest Honour still had four or five lengths to make up.
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