Risk of posting selections early

I was very confident in Pure Clan's chances in the Oaks. My confidence was significantly lessened when I came home on Friday afternoon and realized that the track was sloppy and Elusive Lady, who was likely to press the pace, was scratched. I thought the she sloppy track and pace scenario would favor Proud Spell and Bsharpsonata, which is what I posted at the Starting Gate forum with around 12 minutes to post time: Post 10460: "The rain and the scratch of likely pace presser Elusive Lady has changed the complexion of the Oaks in favor of Proud Spell and Bsharpsonata."

I played Proud Spell and Bsharpsonata to win, and then used them as my keys in backup exactas, and I was pleased to get a generous 3-1 on Proud Spell.

Fair Grounds has once again shown that it is the place to prepare a filly for the Kentucky Oaks. Proud Spell joins Summerly, Ashado, Silverbulletday, Blushing K.D., Tiffany Lass as Fair Grounds winners who triumphed in the top race for 3yo fillies in America.