Tips/Thoughts on Breeders' Cup tickets this year?

[ninetoone]

Smooth Air won't come in last...I'll bet on that if anybody wants some.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by ninetoone

Smooth Air won't come in last...I'll bet on that if anybody wants some.

It's impossible for horses to breakdown on synthetics so you can't count on that to get him home second to last.

[SniperSB23]

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[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

It's impossible for horses to breakdown on synthetics so you can't count on that to get him home second to last.

That's true, but does Desoremore have a mount he could pull up?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

That's true, but does Desoremore have a mount he could pull up?

Fortunately not. Two mounts in nine BC races on Saturday, hilarious.

[SniperSB23]

I don't know what you guys are talking about. I came on here tonight solely for this thread and Seattleallstar's BC Friday selections.

[docicu3]

Daytona....Daytona....Daytona!!!

Honorable mention to Delightful Kiss should above scratch...

[ateamstupid]

Am I missing something in the Juvy? Doesn't Bushranger crush these if he takes to the surface?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Am I missing something in the Juvy? Doesn't Bushranger crush these if he takes to the surface?

Pure sprinter, so much so that they aren't even booking future prices on him next year in Europe for the Classics. That being said, he is my pick. There is no pace here and if it turns into a 4 furlong jog followed by a 4.5 furlong sprint he should crush this field.

[Unstable]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

About tomorrows card. I know I am gonna throw a couple $20's at Be Smart in the 5th, but man I really don't have a clue what to do.

I am just looking out there and hoping I am not the only one. God bless good ole dirt Not saying I would do better at the windows of course but man alive this is a puzzle like no other............................................. ......

I still haven't settled on anyone, yet. But I'm still looking forward to being there Friday morning.

I have to admit it will be a guess on the "dirt" races. However, we still have all the great turf races to bet. When they change that to "Astro-turf," that's when I'll give up handicapping. (not really)

[santana]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Would this be an inappropriate time to mention that my Dad died on BC day last year....from cancer?

My best friends dad died the night before BC day, the year that Skip Away won the Classic....He wasnt going to go to the races, but i urged him to go.
We hit the pik 6 that day...
I guess we had a little help from above.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

So in 2003 i should have gotten rid of High Chapparal, islington and six perfections?

That group of Euros was so much better than the group coming over for the turf races this year, it's not even funny.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by sdjcom

pass 2 yr old races

draw a line thru euros, too hot in La, to little time here to acclimate,

concentrate on cal-based horses

This is nuts,,,,,,,,,,,,,, putting Cal based horses against the world because of the 90'/52' weather, over Class and Ability???????????????

I love pari-mutual wagering.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by sdjcom

pass 2 yr old races

draw a line thru euros, too hot in La, to little time here to acclimate,

concentrate on cal-based horses

yea all you have to do is go back to the last BC at Santa Anita when is was even hotter. The Euros stunk up the place. Arcangues and Kotashan come to mind.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

yea all you have to do is go back to the last BC at Santa Anita when is was even hotter. The Euros stunk up the place. Arcangues and Kotashan come to mind.

you mean 2003 when it was 102 degrees and europe swept the turf events (including a dead heat?)

[slotdirt]

Yeah, Kotashaan really hated that SoCal turf.

[PPerfectfan]

Pleasantly Perfect in the Classic.....oh wait that was another BC!

[PPerfectfan]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Am I missing something in the Juvy? Doesn't Bushranger crush these if he takes to the surface?

I really liked him, but I have been getting negative comments about him right and left. I would think that he could crush this field.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

yea all you have to do is go back to the last BC at Santa Anita when is was even hotter. The Euros stunk up the place. Arcangues and Kotashan come to mind.

Kotashaan was actuallly based in So Cal the year he won the BC Turf at Santa Anita.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I've given up on Vacare. I had high hopes for her after her three-year-old season, but she's done nothing but disappoint me since.



It's not really debatable that Mauralakana had a significantly worse trip than Dynaforce in the Flower Bowl. Why wouldn't Dynaforce have "accelerated away" from Mauralakana? Soft course or no, that was Dynaforce's best chance to beat Mauralakana, and she took advantage. Good for her, but I don't see a remotely similar setup materializing in this race.

I watched the replay of The Mauralakana/Dynaforce 1st match up and she really ran a good race coming off a layoff and 1st time in NA. That race if anything will force me to take her today just because I believe she will be the forgotten horse or the one that seems to have the footing/trip questions of the contenders. I'll try her(Dynaforce) with some confidence today, I think she fits in here.