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Old 04-21-2014, 12:10 PM
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Steve Byk ‏@Steve_Byk 4h: Bayern gets slight measure of Chitu in sharp half mile tandem drill going 23.4, 35.3, 47.3 with stronger out in 1:00.1. Nice. Neither asked.
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why'd philly cancel boss ?
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Old 04-21-2014, 12:38 PM
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why'd philly cancel boss ?
Apparently, fox running around infield. And after the injury settlement involving the rider that was killed a few years ago because a cat spooked his horse, they are being overly cautious. Chuck just told me the other day that there are new restrictions on any non-equine now at Parx. No cats, dogs, goats, etc..
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I cant see them bringing him back for the Derby, if he's going to run in the trial. Curious as to why they are choosing to do this.
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Old 04-21-2014, 12:46 PM
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I cant see them bringing him back for the Derby, if he's going to run in the trial. Curious as to why they are choosing to do this.
Baffert has no interest in running in the Derby with him. The owner however is over the top gung ho. He's hoping to show her how appropriate Chitu is for races like the Derby Trial, Woody Stephens, King's Bishop, etc..
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Baffert has no interest in running in the Derby with him. The owner however is over the top gung ho. He's hoping to show her how appropriate Chitu is for races like the Derby Trial, Woody Stephens, King's Bishop, etc..

So I guess Baffert believes Chitu is better suited for a mile? He seemed to get the 1 1/8 in the Sunland pretty easy, but if anyone would know what's best, it's Baffert.
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Steve - Curious what you're hearing as to why Chitu's connections have now chosen to skip the Trial and run for the roses? Is it the owners pushing this? Does Baffert agree with it? Do you personally think Chitu can get 10f and be a threat in the KD?
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Update on Chitu: Baffert just called to say he's now decided to run in Derby Trial, Rosario to ride. Still could come back in Ky Derby.
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Old 04-21-2014, 12:29 PM
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He doesn't run like a horse you want in the Derby, but Chitu actually has an extremely stout pedigree on his dam's side for 10F.

A.P. Indy dam won at 10f, second dam GSW at 9f, third dam produced the MGSW dam of last year's St Leger winner Leading Light.
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