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The Indomitable DrugS 05-14-2007 03:40 PM
There's almost no way he runs worse than 3rd....the only way I can see that happen is if Borel gets him stopped cold right in the middle of that one big run he has, while trying to be sneak through.

ArlJim78 05-14-2007 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
Yeah, I agree with most of it as well. The only way I would be shocked is if he was up the track. But I hope if he does run second or 3rd we don't see a thread or two about how overrated he is, or how he didn't have a perfect set up, because it would be wrong. Like you said, he has won the 2 biggest races for his generation so far and done it impressively.
I feel that so far he is clearly the leader of his generation. But his real impressive victories came with these rail skimming trips, that are in my opinion somewhat odd, and flattering.

I agree with DrugS in the sense that I would have more confidence in Street Sense if he would have on his resume a sparkling performance when having to race around the outside, a path which he is destined to take at some point. Perhaps on Saturday.

ArlJim78 05-14-2007 04:02 PM
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I hear ya. And at what will be very low odds I'll just be rooting Saturday because I'd like to see him with a shot at the triple crown. I can't make a case to bet anyone else because as impressive as Hard Spun's Derby was, like I said he had a pretty good setup as well. And really the only race that he has looked not good in was a race where he didn't have a dream trip so he has plenty of question marks IMO.

I do not like Curlin at all. And can't see either Pletchers winning. I don't think King of the Roxy is fast enough and hope he goes back sprinting after this. I have no idea what to make of CQ other than I don't like him. I don't really get what they are doing with him. Pletcher thought he would be better off fresh for the Derby so he lays him off 8 weeks. Now he's bringing him back in 2 weeks after initially saying he wouldn't. I don't like it at all.
Me too, I'll be watching as a fan, hoping to see a nice race. Too many uncertainties for me to dive in with a monetary opinion.

blackthroatedwind 05-14-2007 04:05 PM
I am only sorry that DrugS can't be sitting with me for the Preakness, as I am right next to the owners, and I think it would only be fitting that DrugS should be there to give Mr. Tafel a hug right after the race should Street Sense win.

It's exactly the moment the public needs to supplant both the Nafzger/Genter moment and finally put the pain from last year's Preakness to rest.

cmorioles 05-14-2007 04:06 PM
That would bring me to tears.

ArlJim78 05-14-2007 04:09 PM
a genuine Hallmark moment, with DrugS filling in for Mrs. Genter.

SentToStud 05-14-2007 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ArlJim78
a genuine Hallmark moment, with DrugS filling in for Mrs. Genter.
I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.

Danzig 05-14-2007 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ArlJim78
a genuine Hallmark moment, with DrugS filling in for Mrs. Genter.
somehow, i'm thinking it won't be quite so heartwarming and endearing... i love you mr drugs just doesn't seem to have the same quality.;)

Danzig 05-14-2007 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SentToStud
I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.
which begs the question, who gets to be the jock??

ArlJim78 05-14-2007 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SentToStud
I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.
The front end maybe, I've been told I'm good at playing the horse's rear.

Danzig 05-14-2007 04:23 PM
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I will. I need to drop a few pounds quick. But I will.
lol

go get with indomitable about his jack and coke thru a straw mix and whatever else he downed to produce his puke attack. bound to work.

Coach Pants 05-14-2007 04:23 PM
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I will. I need to drop a few pounds quick. But I will.
I've got some laxatives that work wonders pre-race.

blackthroatedwind 05-14-2007 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SentToStud
I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.

Who knew we could get into a fight about who would get to play the horse's azz?

SentToStud 05-14-2007 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
Who knew we could get into a fight about who would get to play the horse's azz?
I'm not qualified to play anything but.

Hey it's Monday. I tossed a 4/5, used three of the four 30-1 shots on top and watched as the fourth won the race on top with others I used. I jumped out the window, fell two feet to the ground and now have a screen to fix.

The Indomitable DrugS 05-14-2007 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
I am only sorry that DrugS can't be sitting with me for the Preakness, as I am right next to the owners, and I think it would only be fitting that DrugS should be there to give Mr. Tafel a hug right after the race should Street Sense win.

It's exactly the moment the public needs to supplant both the Nafzger/Genter moment and finally put the pain from last year's Preakness to rest.
I don't know about playing the role of Mrs. Genter....

But Borel and the connections of Street Sense should really be thankful that I wasn't cursed with your undersized build.

As, I can assure you, I'd get him stopped cold if he ever tried to skate inside of me and I had any horse. A great jockey I no doubt would have been.


blackthroatedwind 05-14-2007 04:54 PM
I assume that's you holding the horse.

sumitas 05-14-2007 04:55 PM
the bridgejumpers will unload on SS to show and i can obviously see why. if SS finishes out of the money there will be a huge show payoff. if he's on his game he'll win unless Hard Spun is even way better than I think he is.


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