Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Main Forum > The Paddock
Reload this Page 3/28 (NAD): Dubai World Cup
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-25-2009, 06:13 PM
NoChanceToDance's Avatar
NoChanceToDance NoChanceToDance is offline
The Curragh
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: I live in a world of mystery
Posts: 2,907
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArlJim78
you have to do a double take on the dirt races, when you compare the purse and the field. Indian Blessing might embarrass that bunch.
Albertus Maximus morning line favorite for the World Cup??
Has Indian Blessing raced with lasix in the states?

I don't think it's as straight forward as many think.
__________________
Avatar ~ Nicky Whelan

and now we murderers because we kill time
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-25-2009, 07:05 PM
The Indomitable DrugS's Avatar
The Indomitable DrugS The Indomitable DrugS is offline
Flemington
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,007
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by NoChanceToDance
I don't think it's as straight forward as many think.
Oh, it's as straight forward as many think.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-25-2009, 07:22 PM
brockguy's Avatar
brockguy brockguy is offline
Santa Anita
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,263
Default
Its a shocking World Cup field, 13 of the 14 runners (Anak Nakal the exception) are rated between 113 and 119. Anything could win this..

And does anyone know why the title of the races is :

DUBAI WORLD CUP SPONSORED BY DUBAI WORLD CUP??
__________________


#Grand
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-25-2009, 07:58 PM
Scurlogue Champ's Avatar
Scurlogue Champ Scurlogue Champ is offline
Formerly 'moodwalker'
  
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Louisville
Posts: 1,727
Default
PP's
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-25-2009, 11:28 PM
SniperSB23 SniperSB23 is offline
Hialeah Park
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 6,086
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by brockguy
Its a shocking World Cup field, 13 of the 14 runners (Anak Nakal the exception) are rated between 113 and 119. Anything could win this..

And does anyone know why the title of the races is :

DUBAI WORLD CUP SPONSORED BY DUBAI WORLD CUP??
Then I guess we have our winner.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-26-2009, 04:43 PM
NoChanceToDance's Avatar
NoChanceToDance NoChanceToDance is offline
The Curragh
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: I live in a world of mystery
Posts: 2,907
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
Oh, it's as straight forward as many think.
Not without drugs, I won't be. I'm assuming it's had everything in the States? The draw is usually a key issue in the sprint, and I've not had chance to really look at that yet.

A few decent sprinters in there, won't be easy against horses used to the conditions.
__________________
Avatar ~ Nicky Whelan

and now we murderers because we kill time
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-26-2009, 06:23 PM
The Indomitable DrugS's Avatar
The Indomitable DrugS The Indomitable DrugS is offline
Flemington
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,007
Default
Without drugs?

Please, our sprinters go over there and win that joke of a race every year. Look at the last five winners of the race...

* '08 Benny the Bull over Idiot Proof

* '07 The moderate Kelly's Landing over the moderate Friendly Island

* '06 The moderate Proud Tower Too over the moderate Thor's Echo

* '05 the moderate Saratoga County won

* '04 the moderate Our New Recruit over the moderate Alke

I see they named Prado on Indian Blessing ... about the last big name rider you ever want to see named on speed. Still shouldn't matter. As long as they don't install a synthetic surface like Santa Anita has in the next two days .. she will win with disdainful ease.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-26-2009, 09:00 PM
Travis Stone's Avatar
Travis Stone Travis Stone is offline
Oaklawn
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,229
Default
Such insane amounts of money being given away... and when Meydan opens, it could be more!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 03-26-2009, 11:50 PM
SniperSB23 SniperSB23 is offline
Hialeah Park
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 6,086
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
I see they named Prado on Indian Blessing ... about the last big name rider you ever want to see named on speed. Still shouldn't matter. As long as they don't install a synthetic surface like Santa Anita has in the next two days .. she will win with disdainful ease.
I agree with you on everything else but do you actually have a list of what jockeys should be on speed in straightaway sprint races? If so, I'm very impressed.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 03-27-2009, 10:47 AM
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop is offline
The Curragh
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Manningtown, Colorado
Posts: 2,727
Default Diabolical
If he runs like he did in th BC Sprint he will smoke this group. Making it look easy.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 03-27-2009, 10:54 AM
robfla robfla is offline
Calder Race Course
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Strategically between Calder and Gulfstream
Posts: 1,892
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clip-Clop
If he runs like he did in th BC Sprint he will smoke this group. Making it look easy.
that was turf
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 03-27-2009, 11:49 AM
hockey2315 hockey2315 is offline
Del Mar
  
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 5,403
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clip-Clop
If he runs like he did in th BC Sprint he will smoke this group. Making it look easy.
No he won't. . .
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:28 PM.

Contact Us - Derby Trail Steve Byk Steve’s Notes DT Stables DT Shoppe Gallery Contact Links Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.