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I agree. It's just that some horses are suited to galloping tracks more than others. Ballydoyle has an even bigger selection this year than usual, with (let's say) Fame And Glory aside, they look much of a muchness in terms of relative ability. It therefore makes sense to aim them where their respective strengths lie. It wouldn't be the first time Ballydoyle has targeted a horse at a race that plays to its strengths.

I'm not ruling out those that line up at Epsom going to Ireland. In fact I expect Fame And Glory and BBI at least to do just that. But I reckon Freemantle could well skip Epsom and go straight to the Irish Derby. Freemantle may also not be quite ready for the Derby yet judging from the small indications as to which are favoured. This is no doubt also reflected in some part in the price.

I'd say for instance they are itching to run Rip at Epsom, but much cooler about where Freemantle goes.

<blockquote data-quote="SteveM" data-source="post: 2191579" data-attributes="member: 64943">I agree. It&#039;s just that some horses are suited to galloping tracks more than others. Ballydoyle has an even bigger selection this year than usual, with (let&#039;s say) Fame And Glory aside, they look much of a muchness in terms of relative ability. It therefore makes sense to aim them where their respective strengths lie. It wouldn&#039;t be the first time Ballydoyle has targeted a horse at a race that plays to its strengths.&nbsp;I&#039;m not ruling out those that line up at Epsom going to Ireland. In fact I expect Fame And Glory and BBI at least to do just that. But I reckon Freemantle could well skip Epsom and go straight to the Irish Derby. Freemantle may also not be quite ready for the Derby yet judging from the small indications as to which are favoured. This is no doubt also reflected in some part in the price.&nbsp;I&#039;d say for instance they are itching to run Rip at Epsom, but much cooler about where Freemantle goes.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SteveM, post: 2191579, member: 64943"] I agree. It's just that some horses are suited to galloping tracks more than others. Ballydoyle has an even bigger selection this year than usual, with (let's say) Fame And Glory aside, they look much of a muchness in terms of relative ability. It therefore makes sense to aim them where their respective strengths lie. It wouldn't be the first time Ballydoyle has targeted a horse at a race that plays to its strengths. I'm not ruling out those that line up at Epsom going to Ireland. In fact I expect Fame And Glory and BBI at least to do just that. But I reckon Freemantle could well skip Epsom and go straight to the Irish Derby. Freemantle may also not be quite ready for the Derby yet judging from the small indications as to which are favoured. This is no doubt also reflected in some part in the price. I'd say for instance they are itching to run Rip at Epsom, but much cooler about where Freemantle goes. [/QUOTE]

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