Another easy work for Curlin

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Yeah, I agree with most of it as well. The only way I would be shocked is if he was up the track. But I hope if he does run second or 3rd we don't see a thread or two about how overrated he is, or how he didn't have a perfect set up, because it would be wrong. Like you said, he has won the 2 biggest races for his generation so far and done it impressively.

I feel that so far he is clearly the leader of his generation. But his real impressive victories came with these rail skimming trips, that are in my opinion somewhat odd, and flattering.

I agree with DrugS in the sense that I would have more confidence in Street Sense if he would have on his resume a sparkling performance when having to race around the outside, a path which he is destined to take at some point. Perhaps on Saturday.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I hear ya. And at what will be very low odds I'll just be rooting Saturday because I'd like to see him with a shot at the triple crown. I can't make a case to bet anyone else because as impressive as Hard Spun's Derby was, like I said he had a pretty good setup as well. And really the only race that he has looked not good in was a race where he didn't have a dream trip so he has plenty of question marks IMO.

I do not like Curlin at all. And can't see either Pletchers winning. I don't think King of the Roxy is fast enough and hope he goes back sprinting after this. I have no idea what to make of CQ other than I don't like him. I don't really get what they are doing with him. Pletcher thought he would be better off fresh for the Derby so he lays him off 8 weeks. Now he's bringing him back in 2 weeks after initially saying he wouldn't. I don't like it at all.

Me too, I'll be watching as a fan, hoping to see a nice race. Too many uncertainties for me to dive in with a monetary opinion.

[blackthroatedwind]

I am only sorry that DrugS can't be sitting with me for the Preakness, as I am right next to the owners, and I think it would only be fitting that DrugS should be there to give Mr. Tafel a hug right after the race should Street Sense win.

It's exactly the moment the public needs to supplant both the Nafzger/Genter moment and finally put the pain from last year's Preakness to rest.

[cmorioles]

That would bring me to tears.

[ArlJim78]

a genuine Hallmark moment, with DrugS filling in for Mrs. Genter.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

a genuine Hallmark moment, with DrugS filling in for Mrs. Genter.

I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.

which begs the question, who gets to be the jock??

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.

The front end maybe, I've been told I'm good at playing the horse's rear.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

I thought the youbet webcast host would be playing that part.

I, of course, will play the part of the winning horse itself.

Who knew we could get into a fight about who would get to play the horse's azz?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

a genuine Hallmark moment, with DrugS filling in for Mrs. Genter.

somehow, i'm thinking it won't be quite so heartwarming and endearing... i love you mr drugs just doesn't seem to have the same quality.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I am only sorry that DrugS can't be sitting with me for the Preakness, as I am right next to the owners, and I think it would only be fitting that DrugS should be there to give Mr. Tafel a hug right after the race should Street Sense win.

It's exactly the moment the public needs to supplant both the Nafzger/Genter moment and finally put the pain from last year's Preakness to rest.

I don't know about playing the role of Mrs. Genter....

But Borel and the connections of Street Sense should really be thankful that I wasn't cursed with your undersized build.

As, I can assure you, I'd get him stopped cold if he ever tried to skate inside of me and I had any horse. A great jockey I no doubt would have been.

[blackthroatedwind]

I assume that's you holding the horse.

[sumitas]

the bridgejumpers will unload on SS to show and i can obviously see why. if SS finishes out of the money there will be a huge show payoff. if he's on his game he'll win unless Hard Spun is even way better than I think he is.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I highly doubt the bridgejumpers will unload on SS to show. He'll undoubtedly be a heavy favorite, but no bridgejumping.

Well, it beats his posts from last week.