Pacific Ocean

bdw0617 · Postby **bdw0617** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:59 pm

I have been very high on this horse now for almost 2 years ever since I saw him break his maiden at Arlington park his 3YO season. He's a gelding and obliviously had some issues but he is very very talented. I think he reminds me alot like his father and would not be shocked if he stretches out later this year.

I think if he is healthy he is as good as any sprinter this year

Barcaldine · Postby **Barcaldine** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 3:06 pm

With a pedigree like this it makes me wonder what his physical issues must be. He's bred for 9-10 furlongs, yet smoked a good field todat Saratoga.

Maybe when he gets some real company on the front end, instead of loping along in :23 and :46 2/5, his connections may try him long.

http://www.pedigreequery.com/pacific+ocean7

bdw0617 · Postby **bdw0617** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 3:14 pm

from what i understand his issues weren't so much physical they were mental, i.e he was a headcase. they always knew he had talent but even with that they had to clip him beucase it was the only way they could get him to the track

but his 2nd race, or maybe his 3rd, an allowance at keeneland i saw him absoluty demolish a very good fiend and was not even really running. he's very very talented if he's healthy and one to keep in mind on BC Day.

Barcaldine · Postby **Barcaldine** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:03 pm

If his issues are primarily mental he'll need an absolutely top-class, though not necessarily high-profile, trainer to stretch out his speed. Since Druggie Dutrow may be on an extended 10-year vacation soon, now would be a good time to place with someone like Allen Jerkens. If the horse has it in him Jerkens is the one to bring it out.