tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post3116314782837395754..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Change of PlansAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-53922882498047988262007-04-05T08:02:00.000-04:002007-04-05T08:02:00.000-04:00Eight week layoff, only two preps, no races beyond...Eight week layoff, only two preps, no races beyond a 1 1/16 miles and having to pass between fifteen and nineteen horses in the stretch equals disaster. If Circular Quay wins the Derby Pletcher should be crowned king and the horse should be immediately inducted into the Hall of Fame.<BR/><BR/>LennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-43811465601030403202007-04-04T19:21:00.000-04:002007-04-04T19:21:00.000-04:00The two best trainers this side of the Atlantic al...The two best trainers this side of the Atlantic also happen to be great layoff plays because they train their steeds to run their best best 1st out and every race thereafter is not to improve but maintain the same edge of sharpness.<BR/>Pletcher is one of these trainers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-62757269299985946422007-04-04T18:42:00.000-04:002007-04-04T18:42:00.000-04:00I heard something about HARD SPUN withdrawing from...I heard something about HARD SPUN withdrawing from the Bluegrass, as well. Anyone know the status of this one and where he may be heading next, if anywhere?Harlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515575955224982258noreply@blogger.com