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Jun 8 15 11:54 AM

Ernie,

I read the Andrew Beyer article this morning. Beyer boasts about speed figures because that is his claim to fame in the DRF and with handicappers. I agree that he always seems to take the steam out of a great subject, which is all about the horse AP that won the triple crown. Beyer certainly never backed AP in any of the legs because Beyer is a long time gamble that never plays favorites. American Pharoah ran his race and repelled the challenge of Frosted and the best horse won and took down the Triple Crown. I'm just glad that this horse gave us what we wanted and should help promote the sport, which has severely declined in the last 10 years. Hopefully, AP runs in the Haskell and then Breeders Cup before taking on his stud duties and is retired. Given the great performance, I'm sure the Monmouth folks will make every effort to run there summer event. I hope the Owners decide to keep AP on the track for a couple more races because it will help promote the sport for the rest of the 2015 racing season. The bottom line, AP is a Triple Crown Winners. One of a very exclusive club. Secretariat was the greatest but AP belongs and Bob Baffert and his training on this colt deserves lots /of credit.

Steve "H"