Trainer Todd Pletcher added, "I thought he ran great. The only thing we were concerned about happened, he never quite settled like he did in Saratoga. He was very sharp and he never gave up. He ran a big race and actually galloped out in front. I don't think the (1 1/4-mile) distance is an issue, we just have to get him to settle down. I think we learned something today. I think there is room for improvement. Hopefully, 27 days from now, he'll run just a little bit better than he ran today. I think if Any Given Saturday, Curlin, Hard Spun and Street Sense all go to the Breeders' Cup, there is a chance for them to prove who is the best 3-year-old. Hopefully, Lawyer Ron will be there to say something as well."
2007 Jockey Club Gold Cup and Beldame Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Second place finisher Lawyer Ron
Second place finisher Lawyer Ron in the post parade for the 2007 Jockey Club Gold Cup
© Terence Dulay
Jockey John Velazquez said, "He never got to relax
today. He was so much on the bridle today for 1 1/4 miles. When
I gave him his head he responded but he expended way too much energy for
a 1 1/4 mile race."
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- Curlin wins the 2007 Jockey Club Gold Cup
- Curlin walks down Victory Lane
- Curlin in winner's circle
- Second place finisher Lawyer Ron
- Third place finisher Political Force
- Unbridled Belle wins the 2007 Beldame
- Unbridled Belle walks down Victory Lane
- Unbridled Belle in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Indian Vale
- Third place finisher Ginger Punch
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