11/22 (AQU): Discovery H. (Gr. III)

[Handicappy]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't even need to know who you were discussing to know with 100% certainty that the horse was trained by Kiaran McLaighlin.

I hope he did something more than say hi to you once ( or twice ) to have earned this undying loyalty.

You just have to pounce on anything or anyone you see who has a passion for the sport even if they do enjoy handicapping a race. My "undying loyalty" got me the exacta and tri in the race that the horse I have "undying loyalty" for ran out of the money. I said that I thought it might be too much to overcome, AS I HAD SAID. However, I did not like how flat he was in the stretch running fractions that he easily runs in works. Maybe he does have distance limitations but it seems to me that he may have something going on or it was an off day.
As for my familiarity with Kiaran's horses, he happens to be an excellent trainer but I am more familiar with his operation out of Belmont. And yes he has said hi more than once or twice.
You CAN be a decent handicapper AND be a fan of certain horses or trainers. It is more difficult to ensure you are objective, but it certainly makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
Now for the rest of you, was everything spelled to your liking?