TP: Kentucky Cup Classic

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'm sure that isn't what Nafzger wanted.

I think Nafzger would want you to do away with that god awful avatar.

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I think Nafzger would want you to do away with that god awful avatar.

Is that Balletto?

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I think what Street Sense did was the intent of Nafzger and Co. They wanted SS to put in a sustained run, challenge and finish strong. He's said such a result would "get him towards where he needs to be for Monmouth" (or something like that).

Now, I suppose SS did get out of this race what they wanted. However, I would have preferred to see him battle harder down to the wire versus spit it a bit in the final 100 yards. SS has shown us he hangs a bit (Preakness, Travers) and now he didn't give that extra punch late in this spot.

I'm not sold on him for the BC.

This race proved to me that SS is infected with the Perfect Drift Syndrome!

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Is that Balletto?

Worse.

[miraja2]

Going into the race, I liked Street Sense's chances in the classic. I still do.
A race with a 4-horse field going 9f over the poly is about as similiar to the BCC as Cowtown Cat is to Ghostzapper.

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Post of the century. Please explain.

He seems to give up all the time like Drifty always did,getting to the front or close and then the ears perk up and he just quits and doesn't give any more effort.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Post of the century. Please explain.

There are only two possible explanations.
1) He was joking.
2) He doesn't have a clue.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Going into the race, I liked Street Sense's chances in the classic. I still do.
A race with a 4-horse field going 9f over the poly is about as similiar to the BCC as Cowtown Cat is to Ghostzapper.

i don't know about that. its not easy to close at Monmouth either.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

He seems to give up all the time like Drifty always did,getting to the front or close and then the ears perk up and he just quits and doesn't give any more effort.

You must be joking.
Street Sense does tend to hang a bit. No question about that. He usually hangs and wins.
Perfect Drift - at least in the last years of his career - tended to hang and run second or third.
Not all hangers are created equal.

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by miraja2

There are only two possible explanations.
1) He was joking.
2) He doesn't have a clue.

or he believes that Cat Shaker's race was good enough to head for the BC...

[ARyan]

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

He seems to give up all the time like Drifty always did,getting to the front or close and then the ears perk up and he just quits and doesn't give any more effort.

I noticed that too!! Remember when he did it in the BC Juvi!! And then in the Tampa Bay Derby!! Oh god, can you recall that Kentucky Derby!! Phew, talk about a quitter!! He just plain threw in the towel twice at Saratoga in the Dandy and Travers!! Man, what a waste, they should just geld him and put him out to a farm!

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by miraja2

You must be joking.
Street Sense does tend to hang a bit. No question about that. He usually hangs and wins.
Perfect Drift - at least in the last years of his career - tended to hang and run second or third.
Not all hangers are created equal.

Not joking at all.This is the Fifth race that SS weakened and lost.And in the Travers he was almost beaten and embarrassed by an allowance winner.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

i don't know about that. its not easy to close at Monmouth either.

True, but he seems to fire on a variety of dirt tracks (CD, Pimlico, and Saratoga) in a way he simply does not on poly. I still like his chances, but I can't really say how much I like his chances until I see how Lawyer Ron handles 10f in JCGC.
A lot will of course depend - as it always does - on how the pace scenario shapes up. If there are a couple of horses in the race that will ensure a contested pace, I think Street Sense will probably be my pick.
Of course, a lot can change between now and then.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

This race proved to me that SS is infected with the Perfect Drift Syndrome!

evidently SS doesn't stand for street sense, must be another SS racing.....

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

Not joking at all.This is the Fifth race that SS weakened and lost.And in the Travers he was almost beaten and embarrassed by an allowance winner.

What the hell do you mean he "weakened and lost" this race? Have you seen the race? A very good colt got an uncontested lead, set moderate fractions, and Street Sense couldn't get by him in the stretch.
Please explain how "weakened and lost" is a good explanation of what happened.

[ARyan]

Can anyone remind me what SS did after his other poly preps?

It seems to have slipped my mind...

Again, congrats to Hard Spun...

I just wish they would try him on turf or run him in the BC Dirt Mile...

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by miraja2

True, but he seems to fire on a variety of dirt tracks (CD, Pimlico, and Saratoga) in a way he simply does not on poly. I still like his chances, but I can't really say how much I like his chances until I see how Lawyer Ron handles 10f in JCGC.
A lot will of course depend - as it always does - on how the pace scenario shapes up. If there are a couple of horses in the race that will ensure a contested pace, I think Street Sense will probably be my pick.
Of course, a lot can change between now and then.

makes sense, its still early but I just can't see it turning out his way. just not seeing enough late punch from him to think he's going to put them all away.

nice horse though, i admire his workmanlike consistency.

[Left Bank]

It is a waste of time to chat with you guys.Just wanted to talk about the race,and in predictable Derby Trail.com,Dee Tee fashion,all I get is sarcasm and smart ass comments.I should have known better than to even post here.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

It is a waste of time to chat with you guys.Just wanted to talk about the race,and in predictable Derby Trail.com,Dee Tee fashion,all I get is sarcasm and smart ass comments.I should have known better than to even post here.

which race? the race where some SS horse played hanger, or the hard spun-street sense race?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ARyan

Can anyone remind me what SS did after his other poly preps?

It seems to have slipped my mind...

Again, congrats to Hard Spun...

I just wish they would try him on turf or run him in the BC Dirt Mile...

nice win by hard spun, he finally turned the tables--but yes, the ultimate goal is weeks away, and we all know what street sense accomplished after his previous poly races.