Clark for Einstein?

I just read a story yesterday on NTRA.com that was written and posted by Marty McGee of the Daily Racing Form. The story talk's about how Einstein is already at Churchill Down's and is working well. It also say's that just like in the Stephen Foster, Macho Again will likely face Einstein in the Clark Handicap. But the story goes on to mention Quality Road as a potential contender. Given the nature of his physical injuries, stitches in one leg, knocked out a tooth, a large hematoma on one leg, and a big bruise around one eye, plus the psychological trauma he experienced at the gate, and later trying to load him on the plane, I can't imagine Quality Road being ready or able to race this soon after the Breeders Cup. But, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe Pletcher look's at it as just like riding a bike. You fall off, you get right back on. I do hope, whether in the Clark or further down the road that Quality Road does return to racing fit and sound. I really do believe that this is a colt sitting on a world of talent who's best races have yet to be seen. As for Einstein, I hope he goes out in the Clark like the true champion he's been through the year's.

Couldn't agree more.... what a great, gutsy competitor. Einstein was the wise-guy play for many players on BC day... disappointing and strange he didn't run better... but essentially, the pace was too hot and everything came from behind in that race.

I'd really love to see Einstein get one more shot to go out big before he's retired. I really thought he'd run alot better than he did in the Breeders Cup Classic. He deserves better than an 11th place finish for a horse that has continued competing and winning at the highest level, even at seven years old. He's been a great champion and deserves all of the positive thing's being said about him that have been. The last time I remember him running at Churchill Downs was back in June in the Stephen Foster where he finished 3rd in a photo with Asiatic Boy and the race was won by Macho Again. If my memory serves, Einstein and Asiatic Boy went for the same seam about the same time in the race and Einstein got bumped pretty badly by Asiatic Boy if I'm remembering the race correctly.