As promised in my post of August 18, we continue to follow the exploits of Paralyzing Eyes (with our bankrolls safely tucked away in our pockets). Paralyzing Eyes made her fourth career start Labor Day, in Race 10 at Del Mar, going six furlongs on the synthetic main track. The mount went to Jockey Martin Pedroza, who had been aboard for Paralyzing Eyes' debut back in June. The result was predictable.
Here's some interesting consistencies in Paralyzing Eyes' career: All four of her starts have been at the same class level (State Bred/Sired Maiden Special Weight); in her three sprints, her Post Time odds have been 56.X-1 (56.1-1 in her debut; 56.7-1 in the August 17 contest; and 56.4-1 on Monday); and in all four career starts, Paralyzing Eyes has finished next-to-last, each and every time. To be honest, I'm not sure which I find more impressive: the fact that she manages to get virtually the exact amount of backing relative to the total pool each time she sprints; or the fact that every time she's run, she's managed to find one (and just one) other horse in the field to beat to the wire.
As I wrote previously, I find this kind of story compelling; perhaps because it's a part of the game that gets so (relatively) little coverage. I'm curious to see just how many more starts at this level Trainer Bruce Jackson will give this filly before either retiring her for breeding purposes, or dropping her in for a tag and taking a chance on losing her on a claim. I'm genuinely interested in seeing how this all plays out.
Peace and Love,
Jimbo
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