02.04.2017 Points Results

[Plenilune]

Santa Anita R9 San Marcos S. G2

11 Isotherm
3 Itsinthepost (FR)
2 Flamboyant (FR)

Scratched: 4, 7, 9, 10, 14

9 JolyB XXB 1 123
9 Plenilune XXB 1 123
9 ryonker1 AXC 12 108
9 RUFFIAN-333 CXX 3 104
9 DonGuido XXC 1 94
9 Indian Hemp CXX 3 75
9 Digger BXC 5 68
9 Real Quiet-DC XXX 0 59
9 Roamin42 XXX 0 53

[Plenilune]

(10) Aqueduct R8 Withers S. G3

4 El Areeb
1 True Timber
10 J Boys Echo

10 JolyB AXB 12 135
10 Plenilune BXX 3 126
10 ryonker1 AXX 10 118
10 RUFFIAN-333 BXC 5 109
10 DonGuido AXC 12 106
10 Indian Hemp AXX 10 85
10 Digger AXX 10 78
10 Real Quiet-DC BXA 5 64
10 Roamin42 XCX 2 55

[Plenilune]

(11) Gulfstream Park R12 Lambholm South Holy Bull S. G2

5 Irish War Cry
1 Gunnevera
3 Classic Empire

Scratched: 6, 9

Plenilune wins this week by a whisker. JolyB is a strong second. ryonker1 is solid third. DonGuido nicely rounds out the super.

1 Plenilune ACB 30 156
2 JolyB CBA 20 155
3 ryonker1 AXB 12 130
4 DonGuido CBA 20 126

11 RUFFIAN-333 XBA 5 114
11 Indian Hemp BCA 20 105
11 Digger BCA 20 98
11 Real Quiet-DC BCA 20 84
11 Roamin42 XAX 2 57

A bit disappointing that two of the stakes races at SA were such small fields. Seems the CA circuit is kind of struggling (even today's Las Virgenes was reduced to four!). But wow, that Flavian Prat, what a huge day he had! His skill at placing and timing is amazing.

[JolyB]

Very nicely played Plenilune! We ran neck and neck most of the way, but you certainly had the better analysis of the Holy Bull. My selection of Classic Empire on top in not only this but elsewhere proved costly; I wanted to take everything back when I saw just how washed out he looked in the post parade, but by then it was too late. Don't think that we will see him running at Gulfstream Park during the rest of the Derby preps.

I have a feeling that many people's Derby short lists have been thrown into a tizzy after last Saturday's preps.

[Real Quiet]

Congrats on the win Plen and on scoring a whole lot of points. Nicely played.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by JolyB

Very nicely played Plenilune! We ran neck and neck most of the way, but you certainly had the better analysis of the Holy Bull. My selection of Classic Empire on top in not only this but elsewhere proved costly; I wanted to take everything back when I saw just how washed out he looked in the post parade, but by then it was too late. Don't think that we will see him running at Gulfstream Park during the rest of the Derby preps.

I have a feeling that many people's Derby short lists have been thrown into a tizzy after last Saturday's preps.

No matter what or who, it stings to lose by a nose whisker here or anywhere and we've all been there. Nice job Plen for extending that nose hair. JB is just warming up . . . beware of the Professor!!!

"Short List" . . . I don't even have a "Long List" yet!

[Plenilune]

Thank you gentlemen. I believe I've filled my once a year win quota