Make Believe

[the_fat_man]

Interesting run off the layoff last out (against nothing at DEL). Wasn't boxed in and got a perfect setup but won for fun without feeling the whip.

(And the announcer thought she was a 1st time starter.)

But I'm really banking on Artistic Talent getting in off the AE's, so DUMzzi can cut those sprint fractions again.

[blackthroatedwind]

They're running the race again Thursday and Artistic Talent is in the body of the race.

Apparently you don't do your work too far in advance.

Not much of a field tomorrow but I thought Make Believe wasn't good enough.

[GPK]

Give No Ground?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by GPK

Give No Ground?

She ran some big race last time.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

She ran some big race last time.

Im willing to toss that one. Yielding and a very pedestrian pace.

Fast and Sassy will obviously take some money, but Im reluctant from that post

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by GPK

Im willing to toss that one. Yielding and a very pedestrian pace.

The first and second finishers came from 5th and 6th.

[GPK]

Flying Sappho is actually interesting as well (did I really just say that??) O'Brien stretches her out after a series of sprints and he removes the blinks. Johnny V gonna try and steal this one on the front end?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by GPK

Flying Sappho is actually interesting as well (did I really just say that??) O'Brien stretches her out after a series of sprints and he removes the blinks. Johnny V gonna try and steal this one on the front end?

If you like her, you certainly shouldn't hope she is on the lead. I'm not big on turf stretch outs, but she has run well enough going long before.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

They're running the race again Thursday and Artistic Talent is in the body of the race.

Apparently you don't do your work too far in advance.

Not much of a field tomorrow but I thought Make Believe wasn't good enough.

With all the work I have presently, I'm lucky to be doing any handicapping at all. And, I needed Artistic Talent last time.

Not to say that I think much of this horse but what exactly do you base your opinion that she's not good enough on? It was an off turf and she was coming off a 10 month layoff. She got a nice trip but she won for fun. How do you evaluate her ability?

[GPK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

If you like her, you certainly shouldn't hope she is on the lead. I'm not big on turf stretch outs, but she has run well enough going long before.

I am thinking I have to wait until Talking Horses tomorrow to find out who you like.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

With all the work I have presently, I'm lucky to be doing any handicapping at all. And, I needed Artistic Talent last time.

Not to say that I think much of this horse but what exactly do you base your opinion that she's not good enough on? It was an off turf and she was coming off a 10 month layoff. She got a nice trip but she won for fun. How do you evaluate her ability?

It's an educated guess. The horses she beat are terrible. Maybe you're right that she can run faster, it is her second off a layoff, but I'm dubious. However, it's not the worst race, to say the least, for any stranger. Frankly, considering I don't like the 5th, and therefore won't play the Pick-4, I'll probably pass.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by GPK

I am thinking I have to wait until Talking Horses tomorrow to find out who you like.

I don't have much of an opinion.....but I did pick Flying Sappho second.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't have much of an opinion.....but I did pick Flying Sappho second.

Truth be told, the feature is the only race that holds any appeal to me at all.

I see Chestoria is entered. Something clearly went wrong in the Diana and she isnt the same horse.

[blackthroatedwind]

I'm focusing all my attention on the big contest.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm focusing all my attention on the big contest.

It's almost like anticipating a train wreck. You know it's gonna be ugly and you want to cringe, but perversly enjoy watching it unfold.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't have much of an opinion.....but I did pick Flying Sappho second.

She's been abused to no end this year by Johnny V sprinting. I can only imagine what he'll do to her routing; she breaks from the rail but she'll be wide, no cover, in no time.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm focusing all my attention on the big contest.

Didnt want to clog it up with this post so I'll throw it out here.

Im usually a value 'seeker', so with that said, I'm looking at siding with DaHoss.(note that I said 'looking at', for those that firmly believe in the power of Eddie Mush) That is, only if the odds dont fluctuate by post time tomorrow.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Didnt want to clog it up with this post so I'll throw it out here.

Im usually a value 'seeker', so with that said, I'm looking at siding with DaHoss.(note that I said 'looking at', for those that firmly believe in the power of Eddie Mush) That is, only if the odds dont fluctuate by post time tomorrow.

I thought they might be a tad low. He could easily rise to a few billion to one.

[santana]

At those odds...give me a few bucks on the dog.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I thought they might be a tad low. He could easily rise to a few billion to one.

I am glad your having fun with this.... The worst handicapper in the world vs someone like you " who thinks he's the best" would be no where near those odds, there is a ton of other stuff involved, luck plays a big part in racing.... I am as good a handicapper as anyone on here, i will prove it, and after i am victorious i will more then likely not post anymore anyway.