5/15 (PIM): 135th Preakness S. (G1)

[Merlinsky]

The Preakness is trending worldwide on Twitter. Always fun to see horse racing make that jump. I'd love to know how many people are talking about it, all it does is have rankings. It's nearly #1 in Ireland.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

It's hard not to think First Dude ran the best race. . . Even if I didn't bet him hard. Gross.

We had First Dude and Jackson Bend touters in here.

I was chalk all the way today, but did toss some long shots on the board on my tix.

I was so close to discounting Super Saver and making the 7-11 visit.

I'm not cashing a ticket, but sure seems I should have.

Super happy for Martin Garcia though. I bought my tix today at the OTB at the first track in America that he worked a thoroughbred.

[slotdirt]

None other than Andy S. himself touted First Dude. Jackson Bend didn't have the easiest of trips, but First Dude ran a hell of a race to finish second. Yawanna Twist acquitted himself nicely as well.

And Dublin. Where do you start? I've never seen an outrider actually move himself for his own safety because a horse broke that poorly. He gained a ton of ground, but probably lost all chance at the start.

[trackrat59]

I had all but Lucky. Had Paddy or Super won I would have hit the tri and super. Oh well, you can't use everyone. I'm happy for Martin Garcia. Good for him. Let's see.....? what did I accomplished at 25 years old.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by kgar311

I want to know how I can hit a 2700 tri and be pissed, maybe because I played 7/25681011 tri and not the super, oh well I guess I'm not that pissed

congrats

[Kingturf]

I was so suprised at the payout today. Needless to say, first dude finally fired for me. I am going to get my new gas grill tomorrow morning

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by chucklestheclown

Ask Barbaro.

Now,Now,Don't upset Alex Brown.

[Indian Charlie]

What did we learn from the Preakness today?

Nothing.

It was already obvious that trips matter (look at the winner). I guess those who kept saying Lookin at 'Sucky' was a terrible horse and also said that his bad trips were perfect trips have nothing to say.

The other already obvious thing was that Super Saver is a one track wonder.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

What did we learn from the Preakness today?

Nothing.

It was already obvious that trips matter (look at the winner). I guess those who kept saying Lookin at 'Sucky' was a terrible horse and also said that his bad trips were perfect trips have nothing to say.

The other already obvious thing was that Super Saver is a one track wonder.

Hmmm, maybe you should replace "we learn" with "I learn"? Agree with you on Lucky. The people saying he made his own trouble, as if it would therefore continue, have been proven wrong. On the other hand, he did not exactly demolish this field. On the other other hand, he is very tough in the stretch.

Super Saver may or may not be a "one track wonder". Maybe he is a wet track wonder. Or maybe two weeks wasn't enough for him, my usual stance on turnaround time notwithstanding.

Most likely conclusion: this is a mediocre class of 3-yr-olds, and any one of several might turn up his game in any given race enough to win it.

--Dunbar

[lemoncrush]

My missteps was not doing any tickets without SS. I used Jackson Bend and First Dude liberally, but I just had such a hard time believing SS could finish outside of the money, based on past Preakness's for the most part, and the lack of a real strong group of new faces.

During the past week, First Dude and Fly Down have flattered the 3-yo's that wintered at Gulfstream Park this year. Although, i still don't know how Pleasant Prince nearly won the FL Derby.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Dunbar

Hmmm, maybe you should replace "we learn" with "I learn"? Agree with you on Lucky. The people saying he made his own trouble, as if it would therefore continue, have been proven wrong. On the other hand, he did not exactly demolish this field. On the other other hand, he is very tough in the stretch.

Super Saver may or may not be a "one track wonder". Maybe he is a wet track wonder. Or maybe two weeks wasn't enough for him, my usual stance on turnaround time notwithstanding.

Most likely conclusion: this is a mediocre class of 3-yr-olds, and any one of several might turn up his game in any given race enough to win it.
--Dunbar

i agree.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Dunbar

Hmmm, maybe you should replace "we learn" with "I learn"? Agree with you on Lucky. The people saying he made his own trouble, as if it would therefore continue, have been proven wrong. On the other hand, he did not exactly demolish this field. On the other other hand, he is very tough in the stretch.

Super Saver may or may not be a "one track wonder". Maybe he is a wet track wonder. Or maybe two weeks wasn't enough for him, my usual stance on turnaround time notwithstanding.

Most likely conclusion: this is a mediocre class of 3-yr-olds, and any one of several might turn up his game in any given race enough to win it.

--Dunbar

What impressed me the most about Lucky was how long he sustained his run and it was AGAINST the biased rail.

Jackson Bend is some kind of racehorse.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by lemoncrush

My missteps was not doing any tickets without SS. I used Jackson Bend and First Dude liberally, but I just had such a hard time believing SS could finish outside of the money, based on past Preakness's for the most part, and the lack of a real strong group of new faces.

During the past week, First Dude and Fly Down have flattered the 3-yo's that wintered at Gulfstream Park this year. Although, i still don't know how Pleasant Prince nearly won the FL Derby.

and a horse named grasshopper almost won the travers. he got bet i don't know how many times based on that one performance. inexplicable runs happen some times.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

What impressed me the most about Lucky was how long he sustained his run and it was AGAINST the biased rail.

Jackson Bend is some kind of racehorse.

Agree on both accounts.

[tjfla]

Jax Bend is a nice horse too bad he can't go 1 1/2 cause would love to see him in the Belmont

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

It's hard not to think First Dude ran the best race. . . Even if I didn't bet him hard. Gross.

Not hard at all.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Jackson Bend is some kind of racehorse.

Agree. Not too many horses can get the absolutely PERFECT trip that he did and still hang like a rat.

[CSC]

I've never been this disinterested in a crop of 3 year olds, maybe a few of these will go on to establish themselves as the year progresses; however the lack of excitement this year on the triple crown trail has been very evident on me.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Agree. Not too many horses can get the absolutely PERFECT trip that he did and still hang like a rat.

Rat? He is distance challenged. 9.5f is way beyond his scope but he is still right there.

That little horse is about as honest as it gets.

[CSC]

I bet if they ran this race again next weekend, we would have another random winner. No one truly stood out yesterday, these are a very mediocre bunch.