Re: Breaking through tops (764 Views)
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Silver Charm (IP Logged)
Date: January 17, 2003 12:48PM
Obviously you did'nt have Charismatic and War Emblem, two of the biggest bombs in Derby history, seeing as how both of those horses came into the Derby off wins.
Interesting that you mention Thunder Gulch because not only was that winner one of TGJB's greatest calls (better than Volponi), but he also gave out the triple. You remember Timber Country, and the Kenny McPeek trainee, Jerry Bailey ridden horse whose name slips my mind right now. Anyway that triple paid a $2500 and it was a cold three horse box TGJB gave out.
Also in case your were wondering where the name Silver Charm came from, well all I will say is that I made out pretty good on that years Derby. One last thing, he lost his Derby prep but did'nt give me impression he was a tired horse and validated that with his Preakness win (at another nice price) and had a very good four year old campaign. As far as Monarchos goes, he never won another race after that Derby.
As you can see handicapping the Derby three year olds can be rather esoteric but at the same time quite rewarding.