maryland or emoticon, who you got

[Call Sign Merlin]

Think Dex got spoiled a bit last year when driving some overpowering horses.  Feels like he has been handing out a lot of first over trips in big races.  Maryland isn’t tight enough, or maybe good enough to overwhelm this field.

The 3 yo colts are stacked.  Think EL, Super Chapter and Go Dog Go are the best but could see any of those three or Onajetplane, Maryland, Mr Walner Fashion, Meshugga, Monserate, Maximus Mearas, Mountcastle, etc picking up major pieces.

[Harness racer]

I personally interpret Maryland "not maturing" as being forced to mature too early. He was bionic last year. He is an absolute specimen, too, and if I had mares to breed to him next year, I would.

But from a pure 3yo racing standpoint, I look forward to the rest of the year. It doesn't feel like a one-horse domination year, which is always fun.

I was surprised they just had to get in one last start with him last year.  He was the unbelievable last year.  And Margie was probably the wrong word, progress is more fitting.

[captain morgan]

Think Dex got spoiled a bit last year when driving some overpowering horses.  Feels like he has been handing out a lot of first over trips in big races.  Maryland isn’t tight enough, or maybe good enough to overwhelm this field.

The 3 yo colts are stacked.  Think EL, Super Chapter and Go Dog Go are the best but could see any of those three or Onajetplane, Maryland, Mr Walner Fashion, Meshugga, Monserate, Maximus Mearas, Mountcastle, etc picking up major pieces.

Isn't tight enough in my opinion,by design. Big picture is the Hambo

[seen2much]

This was a good race. Emoticon got the best of Maryland this time.