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[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The highlighted part is completely untrue. Anybody that doesn't believe me should watch the race for themselves. He broke just fine.....but dropped back because he has no speed. He did blow the turn and cost himself a couple of lengths of position. From there he had a perfect trip and beat a cheap claimer in a slow race.

Just remember........there are no trips in slow races.

I agree about the "poor start," there was no such thing.

When looking at the rest of the charts from that day it is quite clear that race was embarassingly slow. I'm sure there was no need to reiterate it, but it is true.

NT

[Bobby Fischer]

You guys are correct on this "poor start", but I think I didn't use the right choice of words. When I say "poor start" here, I am saying the same thing. He did not show speed, and I didn't mean to imply that he hit the gate or stumbled or any such reason(excuse?) for a slow break. For whatever reason, he didn't show speed, and going into the first turn he had no position. He was then caught wide and either last or near the back on the first turn.
I can see on the replay that once Alaazo starts making headway and how easily he does it, and the manner in which he does it, that he is by far much the best in that race. And Separate from the race he shows that there is a potential that he is a very good horse as an individual. Whenever you see a horse make headway like that and finish like that, and appear to look as good an animal as that - you have to take note. A Monmouth replay isn't exactly the easiest thing in the world to see, and the race could have been filled with terrible horses... That doesn't tell you a whole lot. All I know is that there is some potential for a special horse. And then we have this layoff for five months... No public specified reason to my knowledge (and google). The horse could be better or worse from whatever he did or did not show 5 months ago...

[Bobby Fischer]

Back to this race. -

Aquarian- with the rail, the short run-up, and Cornelio Velasquez - expect to see this horse break alertly and hustled up to position just behind the 2 or 3 speeds. If such position is established, Aquarian has an excellent chance to get into winning position around the 2nd turn and entering the stretch.

Alaazo- Desormeaux will also have to hustle this one out of the gate. The 10 seconds they have to get to turn 1 means that he absolutely must establish position, but it also means that should he establish position ,that he won't get left in the dust. If he has that much talent, he will get his chance to show it. Around turn-2, he will will get a chance to try to come on even terms with Aquarian. His first quarter position, his ability, Aquarian, the track will all play a role.

Mambo Meister has an outside shot to contend for the win. Castellano has to establish that forwardly placed position before they hit the first turn. Will JJ have a little more left than Nunez? Don't expect a clear lead.-Atwell may actually lead early but is not going to last 8 furlongs.

No one else has a chance to win the race. place show and 4th is another story

[sumitas]

Horses can improve so I understand Steve's point.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by sumitas

Horses can improve so I understand Steve's point.

** hiccup **

[sumitas]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

** hiccup **

For sure Bobby.

Why let anti-social feelings rule ? Why do I get the feeling DaHoss is stalking me and harrassing me on this board. Because he is. Not a good thing to do.

I've asked DaHoss and BTW to stay on subject but I guess you all can't control your impulses. I know a place that can help you. As a matter of fact I even work there. It is a very secure place. A safe place to exorcize your demons.

I like being friendly. I hope we can agree to civility at least.

[TheSpyder]

Just to put my 2 cents in, I think Titan takes it by two

Spyder

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Sumitas, get a grip man. How am I being uncivil here? Stalking you? Harassing you? I responded to the thread and it had nothing to do with you. Don't flatter yourself. Don't try and spin your idiocy into you being a victim.