FYI who cares. what cha want,, a cookie

AND i wuz rite 

Evening Andrew,

Yes, a cookie would be nice!

No chocolate please!

Bedtime is coming up soon!

Maybe my point is lost.

I don't think, generally speaking, the first qualifiers end up being the best horses. Some of that is different aspirations (if you're aiming for fairs, be ready to go in fair times, and early). But I am betting we are not seeing the best of the best right now.

For every one a trainer think is ready, they find out one isn’t ready.

Trainers every once in a while have an inkling if there is one special.

The first qualifier can/will answer this!

seriously
they qualified on June 4
and you suggest that that extra 6 days to June 10 will make some kind of difference, in what way
to be clear i am in no hurry to have horses qualify
but they have been training for 7 or 8 months
at  mohawk most pacers went around 1:59 and trotters around 2:01
that really should not be too taxing on that track on what was a beautiful day

Maybe my point is lost.

I don't think, generally speaking, the first qualifiers end up being the best horses. Some of that is different aspirations (if you're aiming for fairs, be ready to go in fair times, and early). But I am betting we are not seeing the best of the best right now.

AND  i wuz right 

I think the intriguing thing with Mamba is the unknown.  Obviously he has been ultra impressive so far.  When he steps up on the grand circuit he could be a monster and win some big races or he could be one of a few really good colts.   I guess the fun part is waiting to find out.

Mamba is racing in his backyard!

A tall order in the biggest race of the year!!