Giant Oak, Consequence break through

5/23/2009 11:59 PM  | brisnet.com
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A clear theme emerged from the two sophomore turf stakes at Arlington on Saturday, when a pair of well-regarded performers finally broke through after frustrating losing streaks. One-time Kentucky Derby (G1) candidate GIANT OAK (Giant's Causeway) got up in the nick of time to take the $150,000 Arlington Classic S. while CONSEQUENCE (El Prado [Ire]) posted a hard-fought decision in the $200,000 American One Thousand Guineas S.


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Not sure if anyone saw this race, but Giant Oak really powered through to look very good capturing this race. He was sort of the underachiever of the Derby trail... with big expectations, but never really getting a pace to run at and only snagging a 2nd in the IL Derby behind Musket Man as his best run. Could definitely be one to watch for Chris Block on the turf. Secretariat stakes maybe?