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King Glorious

09-25-2008 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Does Neil Howard typically stable at Belmont Park during the fall?

This seems like a case of "nowhere else to run". Lots of 3yos have been forced to face their elders in these races even though there's not much hope for them on form. Coronado's Quest, Lemon Drop Kid, AP Valentine, Stephen Got Even, Go For Gin, etc. Sometimes the Hail Mary's work (eg Miner's Mark).

I'd imagine Howard wasn't looking to go back to the Super Derby (though it was the logical spot) given Grasshopper's flop last year. Then again, he hasn't been very successful in the win column this year, so maybe this sort of thing is one of the reasons why.

I wasn't meaning Howard. I commend him for running here when it would have been so easy to look for an easier spot. I meant the handicappers that are picking his horse.

RolloTomasi

09-25-2008 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

I wasn't meaning Howard. I commend him for running here when it would have been so easy to look for an easier spot. I meant the handicappers that are picking his horse.

My mistake. Though, to be honest, I don't think that makes any sense whatsoever.

But maybe Neil Howard is only hoping for 2nd money in this one. I imagine that's what he had in mind when he ran Midway Road in Funny Cide's Preakness...

SniperSB23

09-27-2008 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

After looking at the PPs I don't think Mambo cracks the superfecta.

I was totally wrong, he made the super. I was really impressed when he looked Curlin in the eye and showed him what he was made of.

RollerDoc

09-27-2008 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiet Chris

The real question is if Mambo wins the JCGC and BCC will he be HOY? I wouldn't be shocked at all if he pulled it off. He might be another Curlin.

For the record....this was never a REAL question. Only Big Brown would have a shot at Horse of Year and a convincing victory at BCC still may not be enough to overtake Curlin.

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