Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Stakes Archive
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-18-2012, 01:20 AM
ADJMK ADJMK is offline
Randwyck
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,375
Default

Gladding supposedly didn't ship well and may be a scratch. Will dramatically change the pace scenario.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-19-2012, 12:01 PM
Seattleallstar's Avatar
Seattleallstar Seattleallstar is offline
The Curragh
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,866
Default

I tried to force myself to go against Awesome Gem, I went to St Liams Halo but AG has just too much class for this group and I decided not to talk myself out of betting him. Played a tri and spent $32
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-19-2012, 12:48 PM
ADJMK ADJMK is offline
Randwyck
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,375
Default

With Gladding scratched AG is going to be a prohib fav. Looks like Taylor Said is going to take a lot more money now as won't have Gladding to contend with on front end. I am going for 2 price plays. St Liams Halo who will be overlooked because Mario went to TS and has ton of gate speed to get a good position. Just lost in race over track and was winner 1 jump past wire.Other horse not to leave out is Jebrica. Penney has won 5 Miles and has last yr 3 yr old champ peaked for this.
ex and tri boxes -3,9,10,11
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-19-2012, 02:52 PM
my miss storm cat's Avatar
my miss storm cat my miss storm cat is offline
Saratoga
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 22,025
Default

I think the only one who could beat Awesome Gem is Hudson Landing but I've decided to stay away from this race in terms of playing it.

Awesome Gem, Assessment, Gallant Son... I would need surgery to rid myself of sentiment so yeah forget it but good luck to you all who are playing and come home safe all.

I just love this race every single year... maybe they're not all monsters but it's always a fun field and the day racing stops being fun is the day I say goodbye to it.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-19-2012, 03:54 PM
Seattleallstar's Avatar
Seattleallstar Seattleallstar is offline
The Curragh
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,866
Default

mymiss, hell im just happy we have a horse like Awesome Gem still running at top level
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-19-2012, 04:21 PM
OldDog's Avatar
OldDog OldDog is offline
Santa Anita
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: rancho por el mar
Posts: 3,165
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by my miss storm cat View Post
Awesome Gem, Assessment, Gallant Son... I would need surgery to rid myself of sentiment so yeah forget it but good luck to you all who are playing and come home safe all.

I just love this race every single year... maybe they're not all monsters but it's always a fun field and the day racing stops being fun is the day I say goodbye to it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Seattleallstar View Post
mymiss, hell im just happy we have a horse like Awesome Gem still running at top level
Amen to you both.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-20-2012, 03:25 AM
ADJMK ADJMK is offline
Randwyck
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,375
Default

Awesome Gem got trapped behind a slow pace , got locked in and never got a chance to run until very late and charged up for 3rd. It was only natural that things would go right for Mario and he did something that Gary Stevens didn't. He became first jockey to win the Derby and Mile in the same year.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

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 05:34 AM.


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