Yikes

[ateamstupid]

All I've gotta say about Curlin.

[POINTGIVEN1985]

I wanted to make the first post race thread, i was wrong i loved flying first class, he dident do it...

As for Curlin WOW I WAS VERY IMPRESSED

[miraja2]

You didn't make the first post-race thread either. ateam got the jump on you.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by miraja2

You didn't make the first post-race thread either. ateam got the jump on you.

It's okay, I'll merge them.

[POINTGIVEN1985]

Originally Posted by miraja2

You didn't make the first post-race thread either. ateam got the jump on you.

lol dam

[Cajungator26]

I'm impressed.

[TheSpyder]

Time was slow though wasn't it?

[Pedigree Ann]

Good. Slow time. 1:50.1. Three races lifetime, no racing at 2. . Gonna take a lot of money on Derby Day.

[Scurlogue Champ]

I reckon he will go off favorite

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by moodwalker

I reckon he will go off favorite

With that margin of victory, and the unimpressive races in the Wood, Santa Anita, Bluegrass, and Illinois Derby....I suspect you are right.

[Bigsmc]

Thanks o.e.y, yikes is a very under utelized word in the English language.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Thanks o.e.y, yikes is a very under utelized word in the English language.

I was going to go with "Egads" or "Zounds," but I really think that "Yikes" says enough.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

All I've gotta say about Curlin.

Indeed. But the competition WAS a bit suspect.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Well......at least one 3-year-old doesn't suck.....

Good to see a horse of his talent win like that---in fact, an arguement can be made that his three lifetime races yielded the 3 best individual performances by any horse in the crop this year.

Deadly Dealer had a no excuse trip on an easy pace...he simply can't go long, Curlin got his final 1/8th in an explosive 11 and change.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Well......at least one 3-year-old doesn't suck.....

Good to see a horse of his talent win like that---in fact, an arguement can be made that his three lifetime races yielded the 3 best individual performances by any horse in the crop this year.

Deadly Dealer had a no excuse trip on an easy pace...he simply can't go long, Curlin got his final 1/8th in an explosive 11 and change.

that is impressive for sure

[Payson Dave]

Final 3/8's in 37.45

[GPK]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Well......at least one 3-year-old doesn't suck.....

Good to see a horse of his talent win like that---in fact, an arguement can be made that his three lifetime races yielded the 3 best individual performances by any horse in the crop this year.

Deadly Dealer had a no excuse trip on an easy pace...he simply can't go long, Curlin got his final 1/8th in an explosive 11 and change.

awfully solid...IMO

[blackthroatedwind]

In a year where no 3YO has been impressive Curlin stands out. I'm not saying I love his chances in the Derby but he simply cannot be ignored at this point.

[byalip]

No matter what, Curlin finally jump started this Derby Train...it was just chugging along before the AK Derby.

He made a VERY impressive start....unfazed by all the positioning after the break, and he took command of his path without incident.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by byalip

No matter what, Curlin finally jump started this Derby Train...it was just chugging along before the AK Derby.

He made a VERY impressive start....unfazed by all the positioning after the break, and he took command of his path without incident.

I liked that he was used a bit early to insure Deadly Dealer couldn't get right to the rail on the first turn.

He's the biggest $3 million steal ever.