IF you felt that shudder last Saturday, it can be explained. That was when the bridge jumpers jumped. Arrogate failed to hit the board in the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. The 1/9 shot finished fourth of five. Yes, fourth of five.

Accelerate did just that, accelerating with every call to draw off and dominate the $300,000 stakes, cruising to an eight and a half-length romp over Donworth and Cat Burglar. Arrogate was never involved.