Whitney/Haskell/Test...

I agree with Survivalist in the Whitney... but he scares since he comes off as an "all or nothing" horse in this spot. He's either going to run REAL well or falter badly. I dunno, gut feeling.

[Scav]

Sheet wise (TG) he looks to be progressing well. The Rag guys love this horse, if he is over 10/1

I hope he does well. Pedigree wise, he's head and shoulders above the rest but at this level in the handicap division, pedigree takes a backseat to natural talent. Will say this though, great future stud prospect for all the breeders.

[ArlJim78]

I'll be honest with you guys, I think Survivalist has no shot in here.
Invasor is the real deal.

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I'll be honest with you guys, I think Survivalist has no shot in here.
Invasor is the real deal.

I woudnt argue that... like I said, gut says "all or nothing" which is probably a cop out on my behalf with a field this size.

[1st_Saturday_in_May]

WIld Fit in the Test. Distance suits well and Biancone hits 30% away 90+. Pace scenario is there as well for her, plus you get the entrymate for whatever that is wroth.

In the Whitney cant not like Flower Alley, but with a ton of pace entered I'd box him with Sun King, SUrvivalist, & WV.

In the Haskell, gotta love and respect Bluegrass Cat's 2nds in the KD/Bel and I think he has this field easily

[Scav]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I'll be honest with you guys, I think Survivalist has no shot in here.
Invasor is the real deal.

Its a Rag/TG play...Invasor is the real deal also but if Flower runs his race, he beats Invasor by open lengths...

I would actually like to play Invasor in the BC Classic in Vegas, especially if Jara stays aboard

[Scav]

Another thing about Survivialist is that he is on an up swing and has a very capable trainer, he was a money burner but it looks like the horses mind might finally be straighten out...

I am not saying on top but I would consider boxing him with Flower, and a LARGE exacta straight flower over survi

[ArlJim78]

I respect Flower Alley, and it will be Invasor's first big test against a top horse. I have a hunch that Invasor has moved past FA though.

[Scav]

where are you sitting Million Day?

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Scav

where are you sitting Million Day?

Not sitting anywhere. I don't have enough patience to make it an all day affair. I'll have my wagers placed from home. Then I'll go over when it comes time for the G1's and hang out in the saddling area, apron, the tent's, etc.

what are you doing?

[ArlJim78]

Shug is great and I always consider what he puts on the track. I just feel that this is much stiffer competition than what he has been facing.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Scav

Its a Rag/TG play...Invasor is the real deal also but if Flower runs his race, he beats Invasor by open lengths...

I would actually like to play Invasor in the BC Classic in Vegas, especially if Jara stays aboard

jara is having the time of his life. i hope he's enjoying it!! cool as a cucumber.

[eajinabi]

Awfully Smart ran a good race last out and I expect him to run a big one here too. However we have Bluegrass Cat and Strong Contender to deal with.

The Bet:

$10 Ex Box Bluegrass Cat, Strong Contender with Awfully Smart

$5 Tri Box BlueGrassCat. Strong Contender, Awfully Smart

= $70

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

jara is having the time of his life. i hope he's enjoying it!! cool as a cucumber.

Hopefully his head stays on tight though. He will probably be down at Gulfstream this year now to ride for Kiarian and most likely others