Nice Field Shaping up for Saturday's Swaps Stakes

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by mbahadur

Great to see 3-year old colt stakes action heat up again.

From today's Hollywood Barn Notes:

"Behindatthebar, who broke his maiden at Santa Anita in February, could face seven rivals in the Grade II Swaps at 1 1/8 miles on Cushion Track. Other probable starters are Colonel John (Garrett Gomez), Dixie Chatter (Richard Migliore), Madeo (Mike Smith), Nownownow (Julien Leparoux), Tres Borrachos (Tyler Baze), Trevor's Clever (Joseph Talamo) and Two Step Salsa (Martin Pedroza)."

There looks to be some nice betting opportunities in this race if you do not like Colonel John. I am interested in finding out what the rest of you think.

Thought he was going to be running in some real turf races.

now now now, not only is he still in America, he is scheduled for a synthetic race?

why why why?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

Thought he was going to be running in some real turf races.

now now now, not only is he still in America, he is scheduled for a synthetic race?

why why why?

He was in Europe but finished last of 5 in the 2000 Irish Guineas and was transferred back to the States.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

He was in Europe but finished last of 5 in the 2000 Irish Guineas and was transferred back to the States.

Thanks.
Guess he couldn't hang with the Irish 3yos

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

Thought he was going to be running in some real turf races.

now now now, not only is he still in America, he is scheduled for a synthetic race?

why why why?

I say why not? These tracks play very favorably for grass horses so why not take a shot in the second biggest 3yo race in California? If he doesn't do well, regroup and head to the 3yo races on the turf at Del Mar. Nothing to lose by trying this.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

I say why not? These tracks play very favorably for grass horses so why not take a shot in the second biggest 3yo race in California? If he doesn't do well, regroup and head to the 3yo races on the turf at Del Mar. Nothing to lose by trying this.

Agreed. Especially now that he was given a shot on the turf.