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Started 7/21/12 by KentuckyTB; 287966 views.
From: SmittyCat3
9/15/12
Once again the Triple Crown racing gods pulled another custard pie out of their sleeves.
I'll go back and rewatch it - but i need a moment (sniff)
Bloodhorse should have it up soon....they said Encke won by 2 lengths? looked like 3/4 from where I was sitting
- Edited 9/15/2012 11:22 am ET by SmittyCat3
From: Amy (1pony)
9/15/12
Not Jockey fault as much as the way the race setup. He was in the first post position and the pace was not that great, he had to wait a little bit longer than was optimum for the front runners to open up a hole for him and then it was too late.
From: SmittyCat3
9/15/12
Thanks - that's a big help - looked like he was right there with Encke but didn't ask him until way after Barzelona asked Encke
ETA
I didn't realize Encke was the longest longshot - 33-1? wow...
- Edited 9/15/2012 11:50 am ET by SmittyCat3
From: Derby132
9/15/12
What a dramatic race how that unfolded and all the emotion at the finish. Thrills for Encke, heartbreak for Camelot and Coolmore. Not the results everyone expected but wow what a race. Watching it again I can only feel thrilled and happy for Encke. Much congratulations.
From: SmittyCat3
9/15/12
me too....lots of pressure on a very young jock. He and Mario should go have a pint together!
From: Maureen830 (Davis474)
9/15/12
I watched it "live," and felt the same - waited way too long to make his move! What a shame he didn't get it!
Maureen
From: wishbone
9/15/12
Agreed. O'Brien definitely kept Camelot covered up too long. It's a long run-in at Doncaster, but you have to give your horse a chance and work your way out sooner. He acted like he wasn't in any hurry to work his way outside at all. Take a look at the winner and see what happens when you time your late run correctly.
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