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Old 02-28-2009, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by miraja2
Yes, they can be quite scary, but they are very unlikely to cost you the P-4 at Gulfstream today. My thought is that Beethoven might do that. It is obviously a tough race, and I realize that you have to exclude somebody to make it a playable wager, but I was very impressed with his effort in the Holy Bull. I also like that he is cutting back and figures to be just off the pace, while most of the other contenders are stretching out.
Well, uh, yeah... Trying the single in the first leg can beat the ticket... Any one of 3-4 others can beat it in the Canadian... EVERYONE not used in the Fountain can bust it... Any firster in the turf maiden nightcap can beat it.

What are you supposed to do? Go 8x10x11x10? You like Beethoven. Great. He undoubtedly can win. Despite John Ward.
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