Re: Don't Shoot... (654 Views)
Posted by:
Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: April 25, 2006 03:39PM
STB Wrote:
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> Just asking for opinions from Sinister fans - does
> Baffert's quote in yesterday's NY Post Derby Dozen
> to the effect that the BG "took a lot" out of SM
> concern you at all? I have no firm opinion on the
> horse's chances as of yet, I have been burned in
> years past falling in love with horses in March
> and April (Vicar most shamefully), and have been
> burned buying into pace set-ups two weeks before
> the race (War Emblem). But I have to admit
> Baffert's comment gave me pause.
Bellsbendboy thinks he went off his gallop schedule as well. Add the jockey change, Bafferts comments and the quirky keeneland history and some may toss him. They will be tossing the quickest horse in the race with the best 9 mark figure however and I can guarantee they'll be sweating six poles in.
Tuff Stuff.
I wish I could recall Bafferts comments before the War Emblem Derby. Everyone is saying Baffert said Sinister Minister was knocked out by the Blue Grass. He arrived at Churchill yesterday and I'll review his works closely. I'm not going to pay much attention to what Baffert says at this point. He's already said Brother Derek wants no part of trying to head Sinister Minister. Now, hes saying "Poor old Sinister is tired. He's gassed. Sinister needs his geritol or he'll be coming back to the field on fatigue."
To win the Derby you have to say "This horse is my Derby horse." I'm down to two. Neither will be favored and I've got the 2 fastest horses on Tfigs per my estimation. Not gonna be hasty.