tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post6973270944834909319..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Sunday Morning Notes - Dec 14Alan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91504006153302817182008-12-16T11:54:00.000-05:002008-12-16T11:54:00.000-05:00I knew about the bar shoe thing. I didn't think th...I knew about the bar shoe thing. I didn't think they'd ship her though is she wasn't ready to run. Looks like they've been patient with her. And goodness knows she ran well. Likely would've won if she hadn't blown the start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-70318448166898662892008-12-15T14:42:00.000-05:002008-12-15T14:42:00.000-05:00Access Fee has been battling foot problems, easy t...Access Fee has been battling foot problems, easy to spot since she has run with Bar Shoes and/or Pads in her last two starts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-74034627928521033272008-12-15T08:02:00.000-05:002008-12-15T08:02:00.000-05:00Alan:Rap Tale must have gotten the easiest lead po...Alan:<BR/>Rap Tale must have gotten the easiest lead possible to last for fourth. I would say that $4,000 is found money for her in a 1 1/4 mile race.<BR/>(Was she walking at the finish?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-62659226847971663962008-12-14T20:56:00.000-05:002008-12-14T20:56:00.000-05:00Alan,First of all, let me say how glad I am that y...Alan,<BR/><BR/>First of all, let me say how glad I am that you are listening to our show, even if considering your overall comments I'm not quite sure " listening " is the operative word. However, better to be misinterpreted than not interpreted at all. <BR/><BR/>Since the bias talk seems to be all the rage when we race on the inner, Jason Blewitt ( the other guy...but we'll get to that later ) and I feel it is our job to keep our listeners ( like you ) abreast of any trends we may see. If you have been listening since the inner opened you will know that we have been very strong that no real biases have existed, and like you, we too believe that people are too quick to jump to conclusions and often imagine biases on the inner that simply do not exist. However, yesterday was a day where the rail did seem particularly strong and felt it was worth discussing. We made it very clear that a rail bias will be far more pronounced in two turn races and even explained why we believe that is the case ( which you, or anyone, should feel free to disagree with ). As examples, in the 3rd Pitched Perfectly set an excruciatingly fast pace, and despite appearing hopelessly beaten, still managed to draw off late for the victory. 3:2 or not, this seemed worth discussing in the face of a wire to wire winner of the first and an 18:1 shot holding second in the 2nd race. In the 5th, a sprint, Kamboo Man survived an very strong pace duel to hold second while securing the inside, and in the 6th, Take the Bluff got into a suicidal duel only to hold well for second, and lose to a horse that hugged the fence until the stretch. And, finally, in the feature, Brilliant Son, a distance challenged horse, held very well for a close second at 1 3/16 miles after appearing dead at the top of the stretch.<BR/><BR/>I think there is ample evidence in that information to at least entertain the possibility that the rail was at least an advantage. We do not make our assumptions haphazardly.<BR/><BR/>You know I appreciate a good argument about racing, and am happy to argue with anyone willing to do it from strength, but I have to say I feel your flippant reference to Jason as " whoever the other guy was " only demeans your argument as it makes your comments appear flip and thus somewhat biased against your opponent....as opposed to what he may be saying. In the interest of fairness I find it hard to believe this is what you want to project.<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping I can figure out how to post this correctly....and that you have a great holiday. I know I can use a few days off. Enjoy your blog.....whether I agree or disagree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com