How good is Lava Man?

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Oonagh McCool? She was just a dress rehearsal for Fleet Indian. Her career came to an abrupt halt in the Go For Wand much like Indian Vale's did in the Shuvee.

You are sharp enough to know how fillies can get...don't discount her off of one bad effort...she is pretty darn talented...so is Indian Vale although she is probably done for good...the Shuvee also took out Smuggler, who I thought had a real shot at having a nice 4-year-old campaign....thats racing fillies for ya....

IMO, Oonagh McCool is the second best distaffer in the country aside from Happy Ticket...Now, whether she is right or not, I cannot answer that...Certainly, there is reason for concern at this point and the worries would be valid and understandable....

I don't think they'll beat Happy Ticket at CD in the Distaff if she is right...I really don't...But, then again I know her issues and what she is all about because of the Louisiana connections....they knew she would probably lose on that Del Mar track last out - but she loves the coushin at Churchill and will be fine there....