Race 3 2 Year Old C & G

[LongOwner]

I am surprised no one has commented on the drive of Dreams are Free.

My view a shocker - he was never driven to win or driven as the best horse in the field.
Maybe driving to Southland norm and forgetting Addington horses are tough and if you are not willing to sit, putting your horse in the race, you miss the opportunity which in this case was available for a frustrating long time. 

Edited December 10, 2023 by LongOwner

[the galah]

12 minutes ago, LongOwner said:

I am surprised no one has commented on the drive of Dreams are Free.

My view a shocker - he was never driven to win or driven as the best horse in the field.
Maybe driving to Southland norm and forgetting Addington horses are tough and if you are not willing to sit, putting your horse in the race, you miss the opportunity which in this case was available for a frustrating long time. 

I think most thought it was a surprising move to sit 3 back the fence and once he chose to do that he was never likely to get out in time to win. Whether he would have won sitting parked is hard to tell,but we will never know.

I think its because he has such good skills and tactical nous ,that is why you were frustrated he wasn't as good today.But i think your reference to southland is not relevant.

In my opinion it takes greater skill to be able to drive at consistently high levels when driving horses of all classes and abilities.He does that in southland.

 

[Gammalite]

I think it's very hard driving against a pair of Stablemates. especially if they are driven by Mark and Blair. the guy never stood a chance.

Good to see the other drivers Not letting Mark get his own way in the last race.

He had easily the best horse but went 3 back the fence a lap out too . with other drivers forcing his hand. It's only OscarB's good finishing speed that got him there in the end over Majestic Man.

at least Mark got to see what it's like 3 back the fence for a little while 😆🏆😂