7/10 (BEL): Man o' War S. (G1)

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Alan07

1/2 on Gio? Give me a break!
http://nyra.com/belmont/stories/ManoWarAdv.shtml

I like Gio Ponti, but yes, that's crazy.

[TouchOfGrey]

Was the Man o' War always a turf race?

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

Was the Man o' War always a turf race?

I believe so. I remember it being Secretariat's "test" on turf.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by OldDog

I like Gio Ponti, but yes, that's crazy.

What exactly is " crazy " about it? Have you actually handicapped the race?

[OldDog]

I like Gio Ponti in this race, and I think he should be the favorite, but is he that strong a favorite?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by OldDog

I like Gio Ponti in this race, and I think he should be the favorite, but is he that strong a favorite?

Once again, have you looked over the pps?

[GPK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Once again, have you looked over the pps?

Chatterpaul 22% first off the claim doesn't concern you?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by GPK

Chatterpaul 22% first off the claim doesn't concern you?

That was why Eric didn't make him 1:5.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That was why Eric didn't make him 1:5.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Once again, have you looked over the pps?

Not yet.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Not yet.

Then why would you say the price is crazy?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Then why would you say the price is crazy?

I think he's trying to say that GP is a bit overrated, even with his electrifying 2nd to the greatest horse ever, in the BC last year.