HORSE RACING / HANDICAPPING 101

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But on Saturday, Arrogate’s positional speed was totally absent. He lacked any interest in getting involved in the run to or around the first turn, and the little move he made on the far turn was actually an optical illusion enhanced by Arrogate only going by a stopping El Huerfano, whose rider was without the irons the first part of the San Diego ‘cap.

I hope all is well with Arrogate, and that his non-effort Saturday was just one of those crazy racing flukes that happen from time to time to keep everyone in the game on his or her toes. During his incredible Breeders’ Cup Classic/Pegasus/Dubai World Cup run, he showed greatness, a term I do not use loosely. I hope Arrogate rebounds, and rebounds in a big way. But that lack of positional speed Saturday … that’s a concern.

http://www.drf.com/news/arrogates-lack-positional-speed-concerning