Curlin's my offical top pick
 

I'm probably not going to have a win bet on any horse in the Preakness---but, if I do decide to make one, it would be on Curlin...if he's better than 4/1.

Like I said though, no self-respecting bettor could possibly play Street Sense off the kind of trips he's built his mighty repute with.

My entire betting strategy focuses on my steadfast opinion that Street Sense hangs through the final 1/8th, and finishes underneath, and that only another act-of-god trip prevents that from happening.

I have long distained Circular Quay---Hard Spun and Curlin are the two remaining horses in the race who aren't complete and utter dog biscuits.

So, for the record, it's Curlin for me---but, from a betting standpoint, I will try to lock up 8/1 odds on a Curlin/HS over SS exacta.

thank you. you have made up MY mind

Info wise

who did u take in the Derby??

I think he hangs after everyone else is done running

I bet Any Given Saturday....had he run 3rd or better, I'd have had the super, as the top three finishers were all horses I had on all my exotics.....but yeah, I lost on the Derby and didn't have a very good opinion on AGS.

Like he did in the Derby?

Drugs, agree with you and I am still on board with Curlin here as I was before the Derby. Street Sense will not be worth the price, and I believe Curlin is good enough to do it and will likely be a good value.

My official selections:
1. Curlin
2. Circular Quay
3. Flying First Class
4. Street Sense
5. Hard Spun

Hey man....don't be stealing the line I swiped from PG1985.

Actually though, I think I said I'll never post on another internet board again. Most people don't know this---but I got mucho "board cred" on most knitting for the homeless message boards.

Wonder what are the chances u would be true to your word if it happens? Probably less than FFC finishing in front of those two.

you're kidding right? you think dahoss said that in a serious vein?

I can finally breath easier now knowing KG's "official" picks. I practically couldn't sleep last night wondering if he would actually put FCC on top.

Why does suddenly everyone have to label their picks as official?
I mean I don't even think people like Crist or Beyer say things like that,
"here are my official picks". What, as opposed to all their unofficial picks floating around?

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Like I said though, no self-respecting bettor could possibly play Street Sense off the kind of trips he's built his mighty repute with.

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I'll take my chances with SS

I think it's a pretty safe bet we'll be seeing DaHoss here on Sunday as there is virtually no chance both Street Sense AND Hard Spun finish behind Flying First Class. Zero.

I'm also going with zero chance, DaHoss is safe.

really?? hell, i thought you were just going with the tongue in cheek stuff to show how sure you were that horse wouldn't finish up there.

well, i hope you're right. some of us would miss you i'm sure!!

And his official stitch on those boards is "purlin."

Get it? Purlin! Um... purlin... you know... Purlin- Curlin- it's... the purl is a knitting stitch and... (tap tap) is this thing on? Hello? Hello?

:o

Sorry Curlin Fans


Kenny Mayne just said he likes Curlin

FFC in front of Street Sense and Hard Spun?
This list makes even less sense than your "five best horses since 1986" signature.

Looks like I will land on Curlin also, & a Street Sense - Curlin exacta box.

The play here is...

STREET SENSE / HARD SPUN / CURLIN

triple box

The "chalk" rules also in the Preakness, much like today's Black Eyed Susan

I fell in love with Hard Spun in New Orleans and see no reason not to keep the faith. He's got speed AND stamina and such a cute face. And he runs like Chief's Crown, stretching his neck and leveling out.

Did you meet him in a bar?




He shouldn't be doing that..he's in training.

Good call DrugsS

yes you called it....congrats

That really was more than a called shot. From now until the end of my life anytime I see the finish of the 07 preakness Ill be thinking "hang like a rotten Salami" Then if the visual wasnt enough Borel says he just kind of gets the lead and likes to hang around. The salami vidication.

Big Deal...you win....La tee Fooking da....Gloat gloat Gloat

I'm not complaining :)

yeah they just showed the overhead (somewhat) replay and you see SS running so fast then he gets the lead and just hangs. Too bad cause he ran a heck of a race and would have had a great shot in the Belmont IMO. But then again, I am thrilled with the outcome cause the Curlin DD paid much better than SS.

[quote=The Indomitable DrugS]I'm probably not going to have a win bet on any horse in the Preakness---but, if I do decide to make one, it would be on Curlin...if he's better than 4/1.

Like I said though, no self-respecting bettor could possibly play Street Sense off the kind of trips he's built his mighty repute with.

My entire betting strategy focuses on my steadfast opinion that Street Sense hangs through the final 1/8th, and finishes underneath, and that only another act-of-god trip prevents that from happening.

I have long distained Circular Quay---Hard Spun and Curlin are the two remaining horses in the race who aren't complete and utter dog biscuits.

So, for the record, it's Curlin for me---but, from a betting standpoint, I will try to lock up 8/1 odds on a Curlin/HS over SS exacta.[/QUOTE]


Got over 10-1....hope you hammered.

Nice call. I was right about Hard Spun, but wrong about Curlin. I was right that he would be bet heavier than most anticipated.

However, I'm assuming you didn't bet, since he was only 3 to 1. No way the Curlin/HS over SS exacta was 8 to 1 either. Correct?

I hope he did too.

I like the guy. I hope he hit the exacta really hard. He did not, however, get 8-1. He got 9 to 2, or maybe just slightly higher if he weighted the bets to get equal return.

You are right....I am wrong. I was just considering a straight Curlin/SS exacta. Forgot he was gonna use Hard Spun as well. 9/2 is a far cry from 8/1. 9/2 still aint bad if he hammered it and didnt bet Curlin at 3/1

Split bets with pointman, both liked Curlin, but he nailed the race (win, tri, super). Thanks brother!!

Here is text of e-mail I sent him during Post Parade. Should have doubled down...LOL

"Nick,

Curlin just took a massive dump, he has to win..."