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03-15-2008, 06:47 PM
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skip away ..nuff said....
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03-15-2008, 09:35 PM
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03-15-2008, 09:46 PM
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For race fans with stunningly short memories...
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2017316
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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03-15-2008, 09:53 PM
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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03-15-2008, 10:18 PM
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It's bad luck.
War Pass was supposed to fail because of his limitations in the Wood or the Derby. I wanted that money. Not lose because of gate/trip/traffic etc issues at 8.5 furlongs. Cal loses too soon on turf, Indian Blessing loses "too soon" , now War Pass loses "too soon" there isn't really a fan favorite in this crop who I can count on losing for me at this stage. The losing fan favorite is the major element that a player can extend his profit beyond the 20% grind. Bad luck today.
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03-15-2008, 10:21 PM
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I agree, Bobby. . . This was not a good thing for those planning on playing against WP in the Derby. . .
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03-15-2008, 10:35 PM
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Was out all day, stop by the local watering hole for dinner and some guy is yelling to me; "The bridge jumpers were out today, another 1-20 shot goes down in flames!" Just watch the replay...sick, rough trip, may have not liked the track.....all equal = throw out race. Hope he didn't get hurt, but this has opened the door for all the "slow horses" on the derby trail. At least Georgie Boy stepped up to the plate today. Been one confusing derby trail of '08!
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03-15-2008, 10:36 PM
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03-15-2008, 10:35 PM
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on a related(oaklawn) note, sierra sunset flattered himself, as well as denis of cork, with a win today in hot springs.
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03-15-2008, 10:38 PM
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Still nowhere near the top group though.
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03-15-2008, 10:44 PM
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but the oaklawn to kentucky trail works rather well -i think due to the two surfaces being very much alike. it's got to be a benefit to the horses to have some continuity in that regard.
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03-15-2008, 10:50 PM
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However, it does look like he is getting better, and the Oaklawn route is usually my favorite. I like the spacing of the races, and I just like Oaklawn. Plus, it didn't hurt that Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, and Curlin went through that way. It has been my favorite route to the derby.
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03-15-2008, 10:55 PM
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03-15-2008, 11:34 PM
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Personally, I felt that King's Silver Son was only the 7th or 8th best horse on paper going into that race - but that he would get a dream setup - and that he was 100% likely to fire. In my opinion, today was the day for KSS - it was the day for a once in a lifetime trip and setup - with all the stars lined up for him. I would avoid him in a big way next time out....he's just not very good and he will never have a more favorable setup than he had today.
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03-16-2008, 12:08 AM
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There aren't exactly any world beaters in the southwest this year and this one is thought highly of by the assman.
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