What Smarty Jones faced in 2004 & what Big Brown faces on Saturday....the difference?

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Birdstone was a Grade 1 winner on the Belmont surface handled by one of the best trainers in the sport. He also went on to win the Travers to support he was a talent. Other then Casino Royale who has race 2 times in his career what the heck does Big Brown have to beat.. Also Smarty was totally screwed be Bailey and friends. Other then that NOTHING lol

Birdstone wasn't really thought of before the Belmont Stakes, after all he paid $74. Casino Drive could be Rock Hard Ten of this year in the wagering. Is there anybody out there that could be the "Birdstone" in price???

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Birdstone wasn't really thought of before the Belmont Stakes, after all he paid $74. Casino Drive could be Rock Hard Ten of this year in the wagering. Is there anybody out there that could be the "Birdstone" in price???

Birdstone was lightly raced and over looked I used him underneath I didnt think Smarty could lose. As I said Birdstone proved to be a nice little colt not great but winning the Chanpagne Belmont and Travers isnt too shabby know matter how crappy the Travers win was

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Birdstone wasn't really thought of before the Belmont Stakes, after all he paid $74. Casino Drive could be Rock Hard Ten of this year in the wagering. Is there anybody out there that could be the "Birdstone" in price???

Birdstone was winterbook favorite for the Kentucky Derby in January. Like Lemon Drop Kid, he was an example of a good horse being given up on too soon. Even Hansel, the post-time favorite in the '91 Derby, came back at 8-1 in the Preakness. Funny enough, he was 9-2 in the Belmont despite winning at Pimlico by about 7 lengths...