Pat O’Brien Analysis
By Simon Bray / 6:00 pm, 09.06.09
PROS
- Zensational showed the ability to overcome a poor break and recover quickly. He possesses tremendous natural speed.
CONS
- Nobody here was remotely quick enough to give Zensational even a mild challenge.
BOTTOM LINE
- This is clearly the best sprinter in the west and he has shown the ability to handle the synthetic surfaces. However, there is still a major question as to how he will respond when another horse gives him a serious challenge early … maybe nobody can!
Tagged BC Challenge, Del Mar, Pat O'Brien Stakes, Sprint Division, Video Analysis, Zensational
I’d like to see WA’s current speed freak, Atta Boy Roy meet Zensational in the Ancient Title next month. A.B.R has hit the 1:07 and change range in his last four starts. Two 6fur. races, 1:07 2/5 early this summer and a state record of 1:07 flat last weekend. Also, has a 1:07 4/5 split in 6 1/2 furs, which he won in 1:14 1/5. In the Longacres Mile, he ran a 1:07 3/5 split and finished 5th, beaten less than two lengths in a quick 1:33 4/5. If he goes to SA, I hope he loves synthetic and gives the West another serious contender in the BC Sprint.
Posted by Daniel / 2:37 pm, 09/18/09
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About Simon Bray
Simon Bray retired from training Thoroughbreds in 2004 to become a racing analyst for the TVG network, for which he reports both from the network's Los Angeles studio and on location from the nation's premier racetracks. The Grade 1-winning conditioner of such horses as Startac and Astra learned the game at the highest levels by working for legendary trainers Henry Cecil and Bill Mott. A native of England, Bray is now based in California.
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