Country Star

[blackthroatedwind]

You made the inane point that he avoided to dirt to prevent injury.....and I explained that it simply wasn't true. Your polytrack flagwaving clouds your thinking.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

You made the inane point that he avoided to dirt to prevent injury.....and I explained that it simply wasn't true. Your polytrack flagwaving clouds your thinking.

Yes, I think he deliberately avoided racing this filly on dirt, to help avoid injuries common to fast and talented 2-year-olds that race on dirt. It's a fact that horses running on synthetic surfaces have less bone injuries - hence why I mentioned bucking and chips, two of the biggest career-delays in promising young horses.

You think Country Star hasn't raced on dirt as Frankle may think she may not be as good on that surface. I think there are other reasons he hasn't raced her yet on dirt.

You could ask me what concerns I do have about young horses running on synthetic surfaces.

But then, you might learn something, and have to give up your broad generalized characterizations about both the surfaces, and those that support them.

[blackthroatedwind]

Don't be pissy because your steaming pile of crap was exposed.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Don't be pissy because your steaming pile of crap was exposed.

That's all you got? Geesh!

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Don't be pissy because your steaming pile of crap was exposed.

You make nice dude!

Besides, my inside source in the Frankel barn says the real reason he hasn't run her on dirt yet is that he intends for her to be the first filly in history to win the Kentucky derby while making her dirt debut.

[my miss storm cat]

From Racing post, yesterday.....


Impressive Country Star ‘next Kentucky Derby winner'

by Racing Post staff

USA There was no mistaking Bobby Frankel's confidence in Country Star following the filly's victory in the Starlet Stakes at Hollywood Park on Saturday. When asked if he was looking forward to the Kentucky Oaks next spring, Frankel replied: “She's going to be the next Kentucky Derby winner.”

Country Star had just demolished another Grade 1 field after coming from off the pace. She had finished second on her debut over turf at Belmont Park, then won the Grade 1 Alcibiades Stakes on Polytrack at Keeneland.

Jockey Rafael Bejarano said: “Youcan't compare her win in Kentucky with this one. She's so much better now.”

Frankel added: “It looked like he asked her and she took off. She's great to be around, easy to train, and she does everything 100 per cent. This one might be something special. We'll probably point to some races in May. I haven't made any plans yet. She might run in the Santa Anita Oaks , maybe one race before then.”

[alysheba4]

i believe it was rafael not frankel who made that statement.

[cmorioles]

I'll be shocked if she is a star on dirt. She doesn't run like a dirt horse. Now, there is a lot of money to be made winning on synthetic and turf, nothing wrong with that. But the chances she is even equally as good on dirt as she is on those surfaces is minimal at best.

Originally Posted by Riot

Yes, I think he deliberately avoided racing this filly on dirt, to help avoid injuries common to fast and talented 2-year-olds that race on dirt. It's a fact that horses running on synthetic surfaces have less bone injuries - hence why I mentioned bucking and chips, two of the biggest career-delays in promising young horses.

You think Country Star hasn't raced on dirt as Frankle may think she may not be as good on that surface. I think there are other reasons he hasn't raced her yet on dirt.

You could ask me what concerns I do have about young horses running on synthetic surfaces.

But then, you might learn something, and have to give up your broad generalized characterizations about both the surfaces, and those that support them.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

LOL - I dunno, I think that's it ...

[TheSpyder]

and so ends another chapter of as Andy's World Turns..stay tune tomorrow for more steaming adventures.

Spyder

[ArlJim78]

Since this appears to be the place where we'll make our predictions on Indian Blessing vs. Country Star, put me down for Country Star. I think she'll prove to be better next year.

I like her runstyle better and have more faith in Frankel than Baffert.

[Cajungator26]

Country Star is the bomb diggity because Dixie Porter says so.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Since this appears to be the place where we'll make our predictions on Indian Blessing vs. Country Star, put me down for Country Star. I think she'll prove to be better next year. I like her runstyle better and have more faith in Frankel than Baffert.

Ditto.