Re: A Maiden in the Derby (588 Views)
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Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: March 25, 2006 09:06PM
Silver Charm Wrote:
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> He might need one more run and then again he might
> not. Did you see how wide he was today. He showed
> he doesn't need much work.
It was a nice run. Still haven't looked at the card times. Normally a 1.45 at 8.5 doesnt mean much, but maybe the track was slow.
>
> Clearly would have won the Lanes End if he had
> gotten in which was their initial intended spot.
> And if they are concerned about the earnings issue
> they have several options includung the Forerunner
> on grass.
Agree the Lane's End was about a joke. Laity got lots of hype but never has been much horse. Further evidence that other than a couple that have been dancing all along theres not a whole lot out there and the Derby might be a great opportunity.
I'm fairly high on Sweetnorthernsaint. He's only got 20K in graded earnings and needs a big pop in the next race. Thats probably why they are leaning Illinois Derby. He could run a good Wood, finish 3rd and miss the big dance.
> The Lukas pedigree was everwhere today winning
> both Stakes races at Turfway and figures to only
> get stronger as the Derby gets closer. Pletcher,
> McKlaughin, Maker, Stewart and the King himself.
> They are all in with a shot.
>
> The rest of these guys are fading fast. Baffert is
> down to maybe one runner after starting out at Del
> Mar with about 50 $$$$Million babies. And what
> about Nick Zero.
Nick is having a down year it looks. Superfly? He aint the one, but don't count out the greatest trainer to ever look through a pair of sunglasses before the Santa Anita Derby. He's still got Bouncing Bob and John and Point Determined, who could make large progress here in.
>
> If Giacomo can win anybody can win, but only if
> you are entered.
Giacomo wasn't 50-1 for nothing. Strange things can happen in the Derby, but tend to agree that was a real strange one.
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