Go against Lava Man

letswastemoney · #1 04-27-2008, 12:18 AM

I think the play of the day tomorrow is to go Celtic Dreamin over any horse you like except Lava Man. How can anyone play a horse that will be bet down to even money for doing absolutely nothing in his last 3 races?

Of course now that I've written this, Lava Man will probably prove me wrong and win by 5 but whatever

gembo · #2 04-27-2008, 11:34 AM

Couldn't agree more. Lava Man is a piece of garbage. Watch out for Mr. Wolverine

Ronnie · #3 04-27-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gembo

Couldn't agree more. Lava Man is a piece of garbage. Watch out for Mr. Wolverine

Piece of garbage? Whether he wins or not, he's not a piece of garbage.

gembo · #4 04-27-2008, 12:08 PM

If he's not a piece of garbage, then he's washed up.

geeker2 · #5 04-27-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie

Piece of garbage? Whether he wins or not, he's not a piece of garbage.

I wish I owned a "piece of garbage" that made over $5.2 MM...

mclem10011 · #6 04-27-2008, 12:15 PM

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I wish I owned a "piece of garbage" that made over $5.2 MM...

You and me both! This horse may be a shadow of his former self, but his accomplishments speak for themselves, totally respect what he's done.

TitanSooner · #7 04-27-2008, 04:02 PM

I've never understood the hatred people have for this horse.. amazing

tiggerv · #8 04-27-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gembo

Couldn't agree more. Lava Man is a piece of garbage. Watch out for Mr. Wolverine

Thanks for the brilliant tip.

mclem10011 · #9 04-27-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gembo

Couldn't agree more. Lava Man is a piece of garbage. Watch out for Mr. Wolverine

Nice call on Mr. Wolverine.

2Hot4TV · #10 04-27-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gembo

Couldn't agree more. Lava Man is a piece of garbage. Watch out for Mr. Wolverine

Gembo needs to have alittle respect for the horses that works so hard to keep us entertained.

gembo · #11 04-27-2008, 06:23 PM

Entertainment value is over. He couldn't even beat Epic Power who clearly was outclassed. I'll take my winnings, thank you very much.

SCUDSBROTHER · #12 04-27-2008, 08:29 PM

He has had a nice career. I don't understand how in the f the trainer can stand there before the race and say this one-paced individual is ready to go.Didn't he even call him his "KOBE?" Then....(oh f yes there is a cherry on top,) he wins the biggest race of the day with a maiden (yes,that same maiden who twice has fried money at 3/5 etc.)Look back at that race in November at HWD PARK.The horse just closes up shop mid-race going 2 turns(at like 3/5 odds.)I mean their are angles (blinks,Decarchy decent sire etc.,) but there is a sleaze factor here that makes it the natural home circuit for the p6.We almost had a maiden exacta in a 250k stakes...Makes ya want to itch.

ELA · #13 04-27-2008, 08:45 PM

I was a fan first, well before I got involved in the business. Now, having been involved in the business my entire adult life, I am an even bigger fan. It's interesting, rather ironic, to hear people complain about owners not being sportsmen, selling out to the almighty dollar, retiring their horses, etc. Sure, that arguement is moot as it relates to geldings.

Regardless, whether he is or was a geographic monster, a CA only winner, or whatever you want to call it. This is a horse that people should appreciate, embrace, and enjoy watching. Bet against him, don't like him, whatever -- but hope that the business and the sport see many more like him.

On the other hand, people will always complain about "something" in our business and sport. Doesn't matter about what.

Eric

mes5107 · #14 04-27-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gembo

Couldn't agree more. Lava Man is a piece of garbage. Watch out for Mr. Wolverine

Garbage is a very improper term. Though I agree, he was a bet against this race, I think you better look up "garbage" in the dictionary before assigning it as a way to describe Lava Man.