Indian Blessing coming back quickly
 

Baffert's pointing her to the Humana Distaff on Derby day. I know Fat Man is skipping around at the news.

http://www.drf.com/news/article/102951.html

NT

Yeah, I working towards arranging a match race between IB and Commentator. As part of the agreement, we'll pick out the tightest turn bull track in the country and insist that Johnny V rides Commentator and Prado stays on Indian Blessing, with Channing Hill subbing in case either of the 2 gets thrown over the outer rail. Which we know won't happen, since JV and Prado just love riding the rail. :rolleyes:

Catch Hill on that turf ride yesterday, Nick? The tight turns in SA are just what the doctor ordered for him.

I did catch that ride...he's been absolutely deplorable since going out there. There's no denying he's still pillow soft too.

I can only hope your match race materializes. Of course, we'd have to find a way for Rosario to get a mount.

NT

I looked at the Humana Distaff nominations and noted that Ventura, Seventh Street, Informed Decision, Secret Gypsy, and Game Face are also nominated. Should be an awesome race if even a few of these run. I would think Indian Blessing would scare a few of them off despite running so quick after returning from Dubai.

I wonder how Ventura will handle her first lifetime start on the dirt if she runs. Her sire, Chester House, produced last year's Met Mile winner Divine Park.

I agree. I don't know the likelihood of Ventura running but I know that the Humana Distaff was discussed as a possible spot for Seventh Street and Secret Gypsy has been pointed there since she won the Distaff. If Informed Decision also shows up, it'll be a terrific race.

NT

Has to be under some consideration if Frankel nominated her (his other nomination is Lovely Isle who would be totally overmatched). I know Frankel loves to run his horses on Derby Day.

He will probably run her on Derby Day......in the mile turf race.

1-5 he'll scratch.

Didn't see her in the nominees for the mile turf race. Frankel could be waiting for the G1 race on Belmont day.

I think she either runs in the Humana Distaff or waits for the Just a Game.

NT