Re: The Magnificent Seven in no particular order (346 Views)
Posted by:
HP (IP Logged)
Date: May 06, 2005 08:39AM
Since the Magnificent Seven include the three top betting choices, I'm wondering why this is a good race to bet a lot of money on? Isn't that really the problem with this race? You have (for my money) two short priced horses that you really can't toss.
My list is only five
Afleet Alex
High Fly
High Limit
Sun King
Wilko
If I hear anything futzy about Wilko's shoes he's out, plus I'll probably only use him "under" (WARNING - The ones I only use "under," especially at long prices, often win, resulting in much gnashing of teeth).
I might play BRoad over the four (w/out Afleet Alex), but I don't see the point of playing the top choices together in the exotics... I have to believe BRoad is going to back up for a variety of reasons and I figure I may as well play him to back up enough to let the others all the way in. I don't think it's a great draw for him either...
It should be a great race, but maybe not the greatest betting Derby (although I will be swinging in the exactas with the longer priced ones on my list (the Filthy Five?)).
Good luck!
HP