I've been an avid player for a number of years now, so I feel like I can get the best out of my horses. But this fella has got me scratching my head. Bought him at the yearling's got pretty good ability, but the attribute I loved was of course the speed. He was an above average 2yo although he couldn't win a conditions race. Thought he'd hack up in a competitive handicap first time out as a 3yo off 94, but could only manage 5th. His potential is so much better than 94. So I tried everything.
- He prefers to be handy but he always misses the break and takes half a furlong of scrubbing along to be prominent.
- He's useless being held up because he has a poor turn of foot, (tried them tactics in the Steward's Cup and the Chipchase)
- Tried the visor AND noseband to try and wake him up and burst out of the stalls but that has no effect.
- And then finally I gelded him which was a tough decision, because he has such good attributes for breeding.
None of the above has garnered any improvement, he should win off his reduced mark of 85, But still......this horse should be winning Group 1's! I've won top sprint races with donkey's compared to this lad.
Anyways just thought i'd share my frustration, any thoughts/ideas are very welcome.
