Spa Predictions 2007
 

We are two days away from the Saratoga Meet and I thought it would be a good time to throw some predictions out there. Please feel free to throw some of your own as we embark on this 36 day journey. Thanks. Pat


1. Garret Gomez wins the Jockey title.
2. A no brainer...Pletcher wins another trainers title
3. Kent D. comes in the top 4 in the Jockey's win total.
4. Chuck Simon saddles 4 winners including Sumwun.
5. Record Opening Day Crowd
6. Travers crowd is over 45,000
7. Mark Hoffman A.K.A. Hickory Hill Hoffman finsihes in the top three of Saratoga Media Handicappers competition.
8. FPSoxfan makes amends with people on DT who think he's a prick and we end up smoking cigars and having a great time.
9. Filberto Leon rides one winner.
10. Win, Lose, or draw we have a blast. Hey Hoss, we will have that beer together!!!!!!!!! Good luck everyone!!

Ha! If my experiences with members of DT at big meetups is any indication, you're pretty much assured of accomplishing #8.

You'd have to be one of the world's biggest assholes to get on the group's bad side. Huge one.

My predictions

Rags to Riches and Curlin will not race at the Spa this summer

Eibar Coa continues his hot streak and takes the title

Pheltcher wins but has a battle

50,000 for the Travers

72,000 "listed" for the Spinners for Jim Dandy.

I, sadly, will not be making it for opening week.

I hope you're right Brian. Remember, I had a bad habit of posting when I was half in the bag. I have a few who are still trying to figure me out. I just hope you are right. Are you going to be around?? Hope to see you there.

Actually Drugs..you are one of the guys I'm hoping to buy a round for. I was a heavy douche to you shortly after the derby. We will hook up!! Pat

I'm not able to make it this year. I tried, but next year is a certainty!

I know you came off rough, don't worry -- it's impossible for anyone to have a bad attitude at one of those get-togethers. Everyone is even more easygoing and fun than they could possibly seem on here.

My boldest prediction...Dallas Stewart takes the duck

That stinks..Was looking forward to meeting you. Maybe next year!!

1) Velasquez wins the riding title
2) Pletcher wins the training title
3) Kent D doesn't finish in the top 4.
4) Opening day crowd will not be a record
5) Wagering will be down this year compared to last
6) Travers has the potential of being the best race of the year
7) Travers has the potential of being one of the worse Grade I's ever
8) The Spa will have the best racing of any track in the U.S.
9) The 2008 Derby winner will break his/her maiden at The Spa.
10) DT'ers will rule the city of Saratoga like no one has since Gates and Arnold crushed the Brits, Germans and Indians

You should buy a round just for being from Fort Plain. :D

Typical St. J response..LOL.. When are you getting your butt up here??

By the way the goofy "blonde" say Hi!!

Many people might find some of your predictions confusing, but you are on target with many. #6 and #9 are very possible.

LOL I'm coming up on Friday Night, we rented a house on Saratoga Lake this year. I will be there for Whitney Day!!!!!!!!!!!!! And you?

LOL well you tell that goofy blonde I said hi as well. Will she be partaking in the festivites at The Spa this weekend?

Fair enough.

I look forward to it.

If ya drink with crackheads then I'll by ya a beer or cocktail ...

and the last time I saw Filberto he did not look like he was in riding shape

LOL...Jim Dandy Bar 2:30 Opening Day and then Saturday. As far as Filly, he picks up 3 or 4 mounts a meet. Unless he's put on a pound or two, he should be in good riding shape. Nonetheless, Meet you at Leon's for a Margaritta. :)

my picks for the meet:

Alabama: Lear's Princess
Travers: Street Sense
Whitney: Flashy Bull
Woodward: Flashy Bull