1/15-17 (AQU): Evening Attire, Lady on the Run, Jimmy Winkfield

[Mike]

Shouldn't this race be a mile and three sixteenth? I thought that was more Evening Attire's cup o' tea.

[my miss storm cat]

Good luck to Arson Squad, a very cool old guy.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Good luck to Arson Squad, a very cool old guy.

Very "cool old guy" to be sure, but it surprised me a little to see him as the 8/5 favorite on the ML given that several horses in the race are coming off nice wins over the inner. Personally I like Heart Butte the best here.

[Kasept]

SUNDAY 8th (03:45 PM) Lady on the Run S.

1 Mile Dirt. Purse $60,000. INNER DIRT FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD.

1 Mined Over Matter 4 F L 118 Valdivia, Jr. Jose Zito Nicholas P.
2 Indian Burn 4 F L 118 Velasquez Cornelio H. Hertler John O.
3 Mcvictory 5 M L 118 Cohen David Pletcher Todd A.
4 Wind Caper 5 M L 118 Alvarado Junior Hushion Michael E.
5 Quiet Giant 4 F L 122 Dominguez Ramon A. Pletcher Todd A.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Good luck to Arson Squad, a very cool old guy.

I wouldn't be taking Arson Squad at a short price in here at all.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Mike

Shouldn't this race be a mile and three sixteenth? I thought that was more Evening Attire's cup o' tea.

Oh I was gonna say shouldn't they be instructed to stand around momentarily after the gates open and then start running?

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Oh I was gonna say shouldn't they be instructed to stand around momentarily after the gates open and then start running?

Did you see the 3-horse Ormonde S-G3 at Chester of a few years back? I think it was 2008. The pace horses scratched out, the 3 came out of the gate at little above a walking pace, nearly came to a standstill after cantering gently for several strides; took a half-furlong before one jock put his horse into a gallop and took the lead (they won, too).

[my miss storm cat]

Well two of you guys seem to think I'm braindead or something and no, I wouldn't take him at that price.

To be clear I am not playing this race nor do I think he wins here...

I just like him a lot and wish him well. Always have a soft spot for the older boys...

Playing Flemington tonight and maaaybe Aus A as well... haven't looked at that yet. That might be it for me for the weekend or at least till Monday.

Ann... no I didn't see that one but if you can find a replay would love to watch it!

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Oh I was gonna say shouldn't they be instructed to stand around momentarily after the gates open and then start running?

Perhaps they were attempting to honor him and that's why they ran that opening half mile in :51.67 .

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Perhaps they were attempting to honor him and that's why they ran that opening half mile in :51.67 .

(That's for having the winnah as well...)

[Heels1989]

Ft Hughes

1:08:3

Pretty strong for the inner.

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by Mike

Shouldn't this race be a mile and three sixteenth? I thought that was more Evening Attire's cup o' tea.

More like a mile and 5/8ths. Evening Attire would have been a shoo-in if they had had the BC Marathon in his hay-day.