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Ask the Experts / Re: Fort Washington in the Dixie
« on: May 14, 2025, 04:45:21 PM »
Been following Fort Washington since 2022. He has indeed become a beast at age six -- three consecutive big new tops before the March 1 Canadian Turf win. TG development index suggests he could develop even more and get down to a ZERO.
But some cautions I\'m seeing for the Dixie:
- He hung on the wrong lead on March 1.
- Has never won off this long of a break.
- Shug said in 2022 he prefers firm turf, like many War Fronts. It\'s looking a little soggy this weekend, but maybe not too deep.
I\'m thinking the Dixie may be a prep for the Manhattan (Gr. 1) at \'Toga in three weeks, since he lacks a Grade 1 placing. Its mile and 3/16th\'s could be right what he\'s looking for.
But some cautions I\'m seeing for the Dixie:
- He hung on the wrong lead on March 1.
- Has never won off this long of a break.
- Shug said in 2022 he prefers firm turf, like many War Fronts. It\'s looking a little soggy this weekend, but maybe not too deep.
I\'m thinking the Dixie may be a prep for the Manhattan (Gr. 1) at \'Toga in three weeks, since he lacks a Grade 1 placing. Its mile and 3/16th\'s could be right what he\'s looking for.