Lentenor Finished Seventh

Here is Lentenor's disappointing race from Keeneland yesterday. He finished 7th after breaking from the 11 hole. He had a bad start--looked like he veered out at the beginning but settled in nicely although went six wide into the first turn.

He looked like he settled nicely along the back stretch and pretty much stayed in position--within striking distance of the leader certainly and he looked like he was going to make a strong move coming into the top of the stretch.

But then he had nothing left coming down the stretch-in fact he went backwards as other horses passed him. It was actually a good learning race because I think for the first time he looked like he understood what being rated meant. Its just that he had nothing left at the end.

Perhaps a shorter distance, and certainly the large field was difficult. But all in all, I don't think anyone should be discouraged. He just needs to get some racing luck.