A Lesson Learned - Page 2

disappearingdan_akaplaya · #1 05-21-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by justindew

In 2005, I incorrectly labeled Afleet Alex as being in need of a rest after the Kentucky Derby. He then went on to prove me wrong by winning the Preakness and Belmont.

This year, I said the same thing about Curlin, and we saw what he did.

I think I have been jaded (for lack of a better term) by the fragility of modern thoroughbreds during the last few years. By and large, horses of today who try to do what Curlin has done since February fail miserably. But instead of taking a step backward, Curlin made a huge jump forward. So I guess the lesson is that no matter how weak the breed becomes as a whole, really good horses can still overcome some of the obstacles that most horses can't.

I probably should have learned this after Afleet Alex won the Preakness, but sometimes it takes a few examples for me to change my thinking.

why didnt you think he was eligible to go forward off the derby considering hes still learning and had a horrible trip? afleet alex bad trip also in louisville

justindew · #2 05-21-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by disappearingdan_akaplaya

why didnt you think he was eligible to go forward off the derby considering hes still learning and had a horrible trip? afleet alex bad trip also in louisville

Afleet Alex ran so hard in the Arkansas Derby and KY Derby that I just thought he would take a step back. Curlin had done so much so soon that I thought the same thing.

Clearly, I was wrong both times.

AeWingnut · #3 05-21-2007, 07:51 PM

I thought Curlin beat no one in Arkansas... that's why I figured he was a toss in the Preakness. No one came running from a mile back like Street Sense.. those fractions were ridiculous
gotta wonder

anyway Curlin proved me wrong

nice big horse
made the very classy Street Sense look undersized

jman5581 · #4 05-21-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AeWingnut

nice big horse
made the very classy Street Sense look undersized

this is pretty funny. Not you Wingnut, but I faintly remember others on this board commenting about how "frail" Curlin was. And then I commented that these individuals obviously hadn't been right next to the horse and they replied that they most certainly had and he still looked "frail." LMAO.

Curlin was one of my Derby bets, it worked out just fine finishing where he did. He should be able to win the Belmont as well and I don't think Hard Spun will be in the picture late in the race.

AeWingnut · #5 05-21-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jman5581

this is pretty funny. Not you Wingnut, but I faintly remember others on this board commenting about how "frail" Curlin was. And then I commented that these individuals obviously hadn't been right next to the horse and they replied that they most certainly had and he still looked "frail." LMAO.

Curlin was one of my Derby bets, it worked out just fine finishing where he did. He should be able to win the Belmont as well and I don't think Hard Spun will be in the picture late in the race.

umm did they? ok. I do know that I heard Circular Quay was frail.
I don't know.. Hard Spun looked warm in the post parade for the Preakness. Curlin should be there.

back to the Preakness...

I watched all the races and didn't see anyone coming from out of the clouds. I thought that would hurt Street Sense's chances and then he gets some ridiculous fractions to run at. Blows by everyone, pulls himself up a little and Curlin is coming for him. Street Sense was my horse and I have a huge problem with betting chalk.

Top 3 in the Derby are th top 3 in the Preakness
I think that is more the norm

not going to cry over a $50 Tri... I've had better place bets.

Good luck,

see you Friday

Ae