Cappers Buzz

#6- Hard Spun

Doesn’t seem to be too terribly much support in this camp, so I’d expect 7/2 or better by race time. Yes, Curlin looks very tough to beat in this spot, and would be no suprise if he takes another step towards greatness. However, he is so lightly raced, that perhaps it would only be natural that he takes a step back before taking his next step forward to greatness after two monster races. Note that he’s fallen way behind in each of his last two, and that style is usually not the preferred style in today’s “test of the champion”. Hard Spun finds himself the lone speed in this race, unlike each of the first two legs, where he had to fight for the lead. He rated briefly last race, and now gets a jock switch to Garret Gomez, as he simply made his move too soon last time. He should get loose here without a problem, and have more left in his tank this time around, as he won’t have to work so hard to get there. When you factor in the sizzling pace of the Derby and Preakness, it’s not a stretch to say that this guy ran two monster races, and has really relished the extra distance with his best Beyer being a 107 in the Derby. Note that the only foe to get him in both races isn’t there today, and this one simply seems to fire every time.

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