I was very happy for Zito yesterday taking the shot with Commentator and getting the job done, but this Noble Causeway situation has to be an embarrasement. All the talk from his owner last week about an investigation of the scratch and then you lead a horse over and have this happen? I wouldn\'t be surprised at all if this guy shows back up as a ridgeling (the horse, not Zito) - they can\'t find anything wrong with him but the way he ran yesterday and with what Bailey said the week before he sure acts like he\'s uncomfortable.
Mark
To TGJB: Do you have any information on the scratch of Dwango? On top of Noble Causeway\'s scratch, and then non effort? Check out Dwango\'s last 3 workouts
5f 1:05, 4f 51, 4f 50. They significantly deviate from his earlier workouts, which were speedy. This brings to mind the Pletcher stable from last year or the year before when one or more of his horses died. It\'s not an analogy, but the horseplayers and the industry ought to have a fair explanation. You talk about transparency lacking in business - look at NYRA, AIG, etc. Maybe someone like Getnick ought to monitor the trainers. While we are on trainers, what are your thoughts on the move up by Jerkens of the Leo O\'Brien horses?