Jack Milner suggests that possibly Legal Eagle

Bob Brogan wrote: He never blatantly said he doesn`t stay, but to even suggest it, means he has doubts about him getting the trip


from the article

The issue of the distance has been discussed and Tarry points out his charge won the SA Derby over 2450m. The facts are, however, that many Derby winners are not stayers. Elusive Fort won it but later in his career set the record for 1300m at Newmarket. But Legal Eagle did win last year’s Premier’s Champion Challenge over 2000m at Turffontein and the distance should not be too much of a concern.[/quote]

Has won 2 of 3 starts over 2000m 2nd only when beaten by Smart Call... Has won 2450m as a 3yr old so the only problem with the distance is no problem!!! trouble in the 2200m JULY and still less than 3 behind the winner...

Muhtiman wrote: ....there are several other pundits that are also indicating that a fast run Met and a bit of give in the ground will undo LE... :huh:

drdom wrote: He stays 2000m fine. Its possible the way he runs that being too handy off a fast pace would play into the hands of a less handy, burst of speed horse who had cover ,but that doesn't make him not stay.