Is Baffert cocktail not as effective as Servis brew?
Was Maximum Security due for a lackluster effort?
Was Improbable due for a jump up effort?
Does Maximum Security lack versatility and is it an Achilles Heel?
Was the race an example of one rider out riding another?
Observations
Maximum Security struggled late but did outfinish the others when it seemed he might not.
The 4th quarter mile crawled in say :262 for the pacesetters. The final 1/8 in :14.
Thoughts
I\'ve never thought Maximum Security offered any value, with the possible exception of his Kentucky Derby, and now I\'m somewhat doubtful he\'ll even go in the BC. A six y/o campaign or Breeding? A rest and a another Pegasus if that\'s still an event.
The Bloodhorse ---> (https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/243755/improbable-maximum-security-well-after-awesome-again)