Lane Way's race wasn't what we were hoping for.
He had a bad break and troubled trip running 5th in a 12 horse field, and although he was closing strongly at the end he ran out of real estate that might have nabbed him a 1st or 2nd. At the wire, he was only 2-1/2 lengths behind the winner.
We knew he's better at 6-6.5f but coming off an 8 month layoff and with a shot at a Breeders Cup Turf Sprint berth, the Green Flash was well worth a shot.
This effort should set him up well for his next race, if all goes well. In spite of his trip, he ran a 96 E-figure. That's 10 points slower than his last two 106 E-figures in December and January.
I'll report back when we have an official debriefing from the trainer/jockey. [Photo from a previous race.]
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