For those of you monitoring the performance of Pletcher\'s high quality stock heading into the weekend (Ashado and Flower Alley), Carminooch ran a lifetime best on Wednesday, Bohemian Lady won by 6 after getting a clear lead, and Maddalena ran an excellent race (dueling off Megascape in fast fractions)dropping out of the Test where she was overmatched into a more suitable spot.
Either or both Ashado and FA might get beat this weekend, but I wouldn\'t count on a dull performance related to rumors. It will be something else that beats them if they get beat.
I agree 100%. Bear in mind Class, that YOU are the one making this connection.
I think Pletcher is a talented horseman who\'s willing to do whatever it takes to win. I wouldn\'t see a poor performance as confirmation of any rumors. And it\'s certainly possible that Ashado and Flower Alley can run well without any skulldruggery.
The performance of Ashado and FAlley this weekend won\'t change the fact Pletcher\'s horses have tested positive. It also will not change anything about what has been observed regarding his horses over the last few YEARS.
HP