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Old 09-27-2010, 04:32 PM
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I have a feeling these races are going to be a big disappointment from a betting perspective. Be warned.
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:36 PM
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I have a feeling these races are going to be a big disappointment from a betting perspective. Be warned.

A feeling? Your bold B. Its clear the races are horrible. Read the DRF preview article from the other day. The turf races are as bad as they have been in years. The only race even worth watching is the Beldame, if Rachel runs. According to DT.com public god Blame cant lose and is the best horse ever, so I guess the JCGC sucks.
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:39 PM
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Rail Trip will probably beat him. . . Keeneland can't come soon enough. Did you get that handicapping job or can I weasel my way in there?
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:42 PM
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I think the Joe Hirsch will be a really good betting race.
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:49 PM
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I think the Joe Hirsch will be a really good betting race.
Gosh Gioia, what a spoilsport you are coming forward...

Joe Hirsch Invitational (10 of 14 nominees running plus Treat Gently)

Paddy O'Prado
Winchester
Al Khali
Treat Gently
Bearpath
Just as Well
Solitaire
Interpatation
Strike a Deal
Telling
Bourbon Bay
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:49 PM
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I know, Steve. I suck.
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Old 09-28-2010, 10:11 AM
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Gosh Gioia, what a spoilsport you are coming forward...

Joe Hirsch Invitational (10 of 14 nominees running plus Treat Gently)

Paddy O'Prado
Winchester
Al Khali
Treat Gently
Bearpath
Just as Well
Solitaire
Interpatation
Strike a Deal
Telling
Bourbon Bay
It is of my opinion that Paddy O'Prado is the 3 year old HOY.
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Old 09-27-2010, 05:02 PM
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Rail Trip will probably beat him. . . Keeneland can't come soon enough. Did you get that handicapping job or can I weasel my way in there?
I was told 3 weeks ago, after Del Mar that a decision would be made the first week of October. I have heard nothing from them, and was unhappy about a few things so I have not bothered to contact them. Im just waiting on the email/call. I was told I would be contacted either way.
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Old 09-27-2010, 05:26 PM
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How many horses in the Hirsch can actually win?

I'm not a "spoilsport". . . I was really looking forward to this day after the Saratoga letdown, but I just realized it's going to be like it is most years. Maybe the undercard will be good, but Mr. Pippit is running and he won't lose at a short price.
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Old 09-27-2010, 05:31 PM
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How many horses in the Hirsch can actually win?

I'm not a "spoilsport". . . I was really looking forward to this day after the Saratoga letdown, but I just realized it's going to be like it is most years. Maybe the undercard will be good, but Mr. Pippit is running and he won't lose at a short price.
Um I actually think none of them can win, let me rephrase that. I dont think any of them deserve to win, I guess its Al Khali again. Maybe just wait till the Cup?
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Old 09-27-2010, 06:56 PM
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I have a feeling these races are going to be a big disappointment from a betting perspective. Be warned.
No way. Grade 1s are Grade 1s for a reason. Hope for good weather.
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Old 09-27-2010, 07:01 PM
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Is anyone a little worried that Rachel might not be going in the Beldame? They haven't confirmed that she is and a four furlong bullet today feels a little close to the race considering the way they've been babying here. Maybe I'm crazy.
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Old 09-28-2010, 03:49 PM
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Is anyone a little worried that Rachel might not be going in the Beldame? They haven't confirmed that she is and a four furlong bullet today feels a little close to the race considering the way they've been babying here. Maybe I'm crazy.
Well I guess we know the answer to that. Did she get hurt during that workout?
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:09 PM
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No way. Grade 1s are Grade 1s for a reason. Hope for good weather.
I wish Kingie were still around. This just reminded me of something.

We had this conversation / debate / fight (in a nice way) many many times.

I called it The Colonial Colony fight.

I think he called it the "a G1 horse isn't the same as a G1 winner" debate.

Good times.
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Old 09-28-2010, 09:32 AM
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I have a feeling these races are going to be a big disappointment from a betting perspective. Be warned.


It's a Dead Game laddy, all the value along with field size died when Saratoga ended. Churchill Fall Meet is the next opportunity for value on your betting dollar
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Old 09-28-2010, 09:55 AM
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Think about how nice a race the Beldame would be if the Cotillion wasn't the same day.
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