Josephus Wrote:
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> I invite any and all comments on a frustrating
> day.
>
> Race 1. Cheap horses running TG figs way above
> their tops at about the same level, yet Chilham
> Castle opens at 3/5? Only 1 work since it's last
> showing...new trainer Wesley Ward ...Hmmm. I pass
> the race.
>
> Race 2. Another pass. Michael Matz's 2nd start
> stats will now reach the mooon.
>
> Race 3. They all look the same. I thought Willard
> Straight was the best, but went with United,
> figuring Lake would have him steriod up, and he
> had enough early speed to save ground....didn't
> think Everything to Gain would run anywhere near
> his top.
>
> Race 4. no value, another pass.
>
> Race 5. figuring half the field to run in the 6-7
> range and the other 9-10. I used Warrior Girl,
> figuring Bravo who loves to save ground at Mth
> would work out some kind of trip...he had chances
> to drop over, but never did, he comes flying
> around the turn..was he 10 or 12 wide... he
> doesn't ride with the same confidence when he's in
> with the big boys.
>
> Race 6. pass
>
> Race 7.Leonardo's 0 sticks out , even if he runs a
> 4 he could win... he doesn't...kudos to all who
> had the closer.
>
> Race 8 I've got problems with TG here....Shaggy
> Mane and Secret Scheme were my 2 picks based on
> the DRF before I picked up my hard copt TG at the
> track... SS scratches, and TG only has SM running
> 5 -6, even with Beyers in the high 90's...so I,
> loyal to the TG figs go off him...anywayhe blows
> away the field..somebody better check those BM and
> GG figs.
>
> Race 9 I know Jerkins is hot but this is
> ridiculous.
>
> Race 10. Based on the TG figs, I can see Summer
> Book , Silver Wagon and Dry Martini running
> good...I'm figuring it takes an "0" to win this
> race.. but McCann's Motjave....going from "3" to
> "5" to get down to that level as a 7yo doesn't
> seem plausable.... what about those BM and GG
> figs?
>
> Curious to see how some of the other posters and
> JB viewed the day, and opinions on the No. Cal.
> numbers in Races 8 and 10.


re the 8th (ROTW) ...

the easy winner looked much better on Ragozin as well.

in the 9th, Miss Shop was the best horse in the race.

the results in the 10th didn't make sense to me. i have to study that one further.