Re: Derby Post Mortem (778 Views)
Posted by:
Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: May 07, 2006 08:35AM
MO Wrote:
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> There was nothing wrong with P VAL's ride. He had
> a strong hold on the horse thru the 1st turn and
> did not go as fast as everyone thought he would.
> He's a miler.
>
> It should also be noted that after looking at the
> chart, virtually every horse had a troubled trip.
> Only Storm Treasure and Cause To Believe seemed to
> have a "trouble free trip".
>
> Hats off to Edgar and Mr Matz. Class all the way.
>
> At least I was correct in my weather prediction.
For the record, I don't think P.Vals "flashback" ride cost Sinister a placing spot. Sinister faded too hard to have that opinion. But what was clear is that Keyed Entry was ratable and ran his best race in the Gotham rating under an expert. Prado did it again on Barbaro. Placed him wonderfully and gave him his best chance. It just turned out that he was clearly the best horse too. P.Val didn't come close to that level of ability. I don't bet jockeys, but I never again want to hear that substance altered psychedelic mentioned among the elite.
Note where the horse finished.
Of course Keyman is a miler. The irony is I talked Pletcher into running that wretch to ensure Saint got a nice pace scenario to run at. Then I got off Saint and the wretch and his rehab rider put the spike in me!
Who did you go with MO? I have a good record in the Derby, but his is my worst year in a while. I'm going back to your technique, general silence. I'm gonna post my horse one minute before post time next year. I'm starting to think my opinion is driving the price down. SnS was actually the favorite. Sinister was 9-1. I expected almost 10 more points on each.
Who was your money burner?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/2006 08:39AM by Chuckles_the_Clown2.