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Originally Posted by clicknow
FWIW, in 2017, Irish War Cry's last BSF before derby was highest in field, took a lot of $$. Ditto Classic Empire. Neither hit the ticket. Hence had the highest BRIS speed ratings and also didn't run ITM.
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Classic Empire lost all chance at the start, courtesy of Maragh's antics on IWC. He probably wasn't winning that one regardless but perhaps could have had a better placing. As it was, he got up for a respectable 4th then ran a solid place in the Preakness.
Brisnet seems to overrate Aqueduct for some reason. Frosted also posted a big number in the Wood but only managed a closing 4th in the Derby, albeit three tough ponies were ahead of him. The best Bris prep figure still hit the super.
As for Hence, I would trust a politician more than transferring a speed figure from Sunland.
