The Whitney

[paisjpq]

personally I'd rather see a full field of horses that are competitive with one another than a 5 horse field with one standout....there are no superstars n this game anymore, so I find myself far more excited about good competition.

[boswd]

I think if Flashy Bull wins he will be the one to take over for Invasor in the older division as the standout.

[wiphan]

Definitely helps getting better prices. No opinion on the race yet, but I would love to see Brass Hat and Willie take it!

[philcski]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

personally I'd rather see a full field of horses that are competitive with one another than a 5 horse field with one standout....there are no superstars n this game anymore, so I find myself far more excited about good competition.

No question about it. Last year's Woodward had a similar quality big field and was a dynamic, exciting race.

[robfla]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

personally I'd rather see a full field of horses that are competitive with one another than a 5 horse field with one standout....there are no superstars n this game anymore, so I find myself far more excited about good competition.

no doubt about that. I have ZERO betting on a five horse field with a 1:2 shot.

this fields appears VERY competitive at first glance

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by robfla

no doubt about that. I have ZERO betting on a five horse field with a 1:2 shot.

this fields appears VERY competitive at first glance

Robfla,
It looks to me that the winner of this one will be the division leader. This race has a lot to offer, and a lot at stake.
Early pick is Papi C, but there will be plenty of value in this one.

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Robfla,
It looks to me that the winner of this one will be the division leader. This race has a lot to offer, and a lot at stake.
Early pick is Papi C, but there will be plenty of value in this one.

If he keeps on his new track I think Papi Chullo will be very competitive. He has had quite a turnaround with the new connections, I've always liked him.
What a nice field, should be very good race.
All the those stake races are nice, decent fields expect for the 9th, and even that one looks competitive.

[letswastemoney]

Flashy Bull is always a great price even though he keeps winning..

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by FGFan

If he keeps on his new track I think Papi Chullo will be very competitive. He has had quite a turnaround with the new connections, I've always liked him.
What a nice field, should be very good race.
All the those stake races are nice, decent fields expect for the 9th, and even that one looks competitive.

Papi C goes back quite a ways with me, or rather, one of my partners that he slammed into the stall wall. Broke a bunch of his ribs, and made him take nine months off from riding.
I think Papi will do something, that mean sonofabitch.
I also like Flashy Bull for an ex (or box) and I'm figuring Diamond Stripes under in a tri. Nothing final at this point.
There should be some great betting value in this race.
GRL

[miraja2]

The Whitney always make me think of the 1999 rendition of the race.
It was certainly one of the best races of the last 10 years with two multiple-G1 winners (Victory Gallop and Behrens) battling to the wire. Victory Gallop's move on the 2nd turn that day was one of those moves that you just never forget.
I'm glad that it is available on youtube now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf7UIKALfM8

[jpops757]

Brass hat surly has had some issues but I think Buff and Brass Hat are trying to tell you he is back. Invasors rretirement added to his soundness.