it appears as though she should make an easy lead...[/quote]
Actually she came from slightly off the pace for the 2nd time in a row.
I could be wrong but it always appeared to me that as horses get older, they learn to rate better.
That sorta true?
Vince P[/quote]
From SAX Stakes quotes:
BRICE BLANC, A JEALOUS WOMAN, WINNER: (In response to having to move early) “When I made the decision, I knew she would quicken for me and keep that steady run going. She’s not one of those fillies that have a quick acceleration but she has a steady, long, fast run. So we . . . Francis (Meza, the trainer) and Eddie (Meza, her husband) have been working to get her to come down a little bit. She was way too fast early on, and didn’t finish quick enough. This whole year has been a great experience for her and for me as well. She is a nice filly to ride.
http://www.santaanita.com/press/stakes-quotes