Re: ROTW: HESANOLDSALT... (627 Views)
Posted by:
Dana666 (IP Logged)
Date: February 18, 2006 11:20AM
He is a really good-looking colt. His last win was very impressive, going 1 1/8 in January is impressive for any 3 year old, and he really rated well, took dirt in his face and exploded when asked. His sheet pattern is great, too. He could really move forward today with the cutback, and he'll need to improve to be thought of as a serious derby horse. He sure looks the part so far.
Pletcher's horse, Bluegrass Cat (6) is no slouch, I'm sure, and he'll be tough to go past; hopefully, there'll be some other speed and maybe he doesn't have to run tremendously at this stage in the season, while Zito's colt really does need a strong effort.
As far as the others, I think Sweet Grass Creek (7) has a great line and Joan Scott's horses all do well at Tampa. I think Zito's other runner Little Cliff (11) and perhaps Laptop Computer (8) may have a say in the outcome, though I think the latter looks like a sprinter, one-turn type to me and with other challengers on the front, I wouldn't see him holding up- he's a little guy and Bailey had him in the perfect spot in last, and he readily gave way.
My play would be 5 over 6,7 (strong exactas, tri's, supers) with the 8,11 possibly thrown into supers and other extoics. I think I'll either sngle the 5 in the pick four or use 5,6,7 if I spread.
Good luck to all!