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Old 08-23-2010, 06:17 PM
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Considering what a herculean task shipping across the country is made out to be by some, this horse should be an all-time great already.

Blind Luck is pretty much impervious to pace, which is far more impressive on dirt than it is on synthetic. She takes her track with her, deep closers like her generally aren't going to run real big figures (and before you say anything, I never criticized Zenyatta for not running big figs) and she can run all day. Havre de Grace is no slouch and she buried the east coast's top filly. I don't care about Grade I/II/III designations, but Blind Luck has done nothing wrong and hasn't ducked anyone.

Impervious to pace? OMG.... Like Zenyatta is?
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Old 08-23-2010, 06:18 PM
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Impervious to pace? OMG.... Like Zenyatta is?
Zenyatta is impervious to pace, anyone who thinks differently is crazy.

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Old 08-23-2010, 06:19 PM
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Zenyatta is impervious to pace, anyone who thinks differently is crazy.

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Thats my point, and he knocks Z daily.
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Old 08-23-2010, 06:20 PM
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Thats my point, and he knocks Z daily.
Joey can speak for himself, but it's the connections and the a.ssholery that we get from her legion of fans that is easy to knock daily.

I am of the opinion that she's lost a step this year but that's for a different thread/topic.

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Old 08-23-2010, 06:22 PM
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Joey can speak for himself, but it's the connections and the a.ssholery that we get from her legion of fans that is easy to knock daily.

I am of the opinion that she's lost a step this year but that's for a different thread/topic.

NT

OMG please dont start, she has not lost anything. She will take Blame apart. She gets beat if she gets a bad trip, and thats possible with Mike Smith, or if a horse like Quality Road freaks out on the front end... I am to the point where, I was always a fan of Z and Rachel, I just thought Z was better, but now I am starting to hate everyone else and praying Z just wipes them all out so everyone can STFU.
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Old 08-23-2010, 06:26 PM
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I'm kinda hoping Z collapses right before the wire and Mrs. Moss projectile vomits on Mr. Moss while he simultaneously has a massive heart attack and then they instantaneously self-combust.


Just so their worst fears will come true...not because I want them to die.
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Old 08-23-2010, 06:41 PM
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OMG please dont start, she has not lost anything. She will take Blame apart. She gets beat if she gets a bad trip, and thats possible with Mike Smith, or if a horse like Quality Road freaks out on the front end... I am to the point where, I was always a fan of Z and Rachel, I just thought Z was better, but now I am starting to hate everyone else and praying Z just wipes them all out so everyone can STFU.
But that's the lesson that Blind Luck teaches us. Even a superior against-the-grain runner like BL has lost. In particular, she's lost on POLY, where it's a lot harder to go against the grain. And she's 4 for 4 on dirt where it's MUCH EASIER to do so. Hard to believe that those that appreciate what BL does can't make the next step and REALLY APPRECIATE what Z does. Z would CRUSH her on POLY -- and certainly on dirt --- with comparable setups/trips. As much as has been made about Z's last race, BL doesn't win with that setup. Has Z lost a step? Who knows? Just give her clear sailing and (reasonably) enough time and she'll run ANYTHING down.
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Old 08-23-2010, 06:44 PM
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But that's the lesson that Blind Luck teaches us. Even a superior against-the-grain runner like BL has lost. In particular, she's lost on POLY, where it's a lot harder to go against the grain. And she's 4 for 4 on dirt where it's MUCH EASIER to do so. Hard to believe that those that appreciate what BL does can't make the next step and REALLY APPRECIATE what Z does. Z would CRUSH her on POLY -- and certainly on dirt --- with comparable setups/trips. As much as has been made about Z's last race, BL doesn't win with that setup. Has Z lost a step? Who knows? Just give her clear sailing and (reasonably) enough time and she'll run ANYTHING down.
On what planet is it easier to overcome a slow pace on dirt than on synthetic?
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But that's the lesson that Blind Luck teaches us. Even a superior against-the-grain runner like BL has lost. In particular, she's lost on POLY, where it's a lot harder to go against the grain. And she's 4 for 4 on dirt where it's MUCH EASIER to do so. Hard to believe that those that appreciate what BL does can't make the next step and REALLY APPRECIATE what Z does. Z would CRUSH her on POLY -- and certainly on dirt --- with comparable setups/trips. As much as has been made about Z's last race, BL doesn't win with that setup. Has Z lost a step? Who knows? Just give her clear sailing and (reasonably) enough time and she'll run ANYTHING down.
I would disagree as you know. On dirt, Z's total lack of early speed is going to be a detriment on dirt. Blind Luck, while a similar style, is able to maintain closer contact in my opinion on dirt. That very attribute is what caused her to lose a few times on rubber.

You can pretend the surfaces are the same all you want, it just isn't so.
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But that's the lesson that Blind Luck teaches us. Even a superior against-the-grain runner like BL has lost. In particular, she's lost on POLY, where it's a lot harder to go against the grain. And she's 4 for 4 on dirt where it's MUCH EASIER to do so. Hard to believe that those that appreciate what BL does can't make the next step and REALLY APPRECIATE what Z does. Z would CRUSH her on POLY -- and certainly on dirt --- with comparable setups/trips. As much as has been made about Z's last race, BL doesn't win with that setup. Has Z lost a step? Who knows? Just give her clear sailing and (reasonably) enough time and she'll run ANYTHING down.
She ain't lost anything. She likes to tease the haterz. If there's ever been a horse that likes to fk with people's heads, it's her. She'll run whatever figure needs to be run. She's got to beat Blame, and it won't be easy to beat the Baffert Superjuice. Once that fkn lil M Garcia makes a lead with a horse, it becomes very difficult to get to them. The amount of speed in the race will be very important. If the Baffert juice rates off a mild pace, and gets 1st run, then it's gunna be hard to run them down. He ain't playing. K, that fkr would do anything to see that blonde jump up n' down after winning the biggest race in the world(n' bounce titties.) He's shown he can beat that supertesting.

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Impervious to pace? OMG.... Like Zenyatta is?
This is why I can't talk to you.

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Blind Luck is pretty much impervious to pace, which is far more impressive on dirt than it is on synthetic.
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Old 08-23-2010, 06:21 PM
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This is why I can't talk to you.



Im starting to like talking to you.... I think we are making progress.
Im not a Blind Luck fan, Im not bashing her. I think she is OK...
What else can I say?
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Old 08-24-2010, 07:52 PM
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This is why I can't talk to you.
LOL..I love that.
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