Derby Favorite

[blackthroatedwind]

The mad love for Carpe Diem is pretty puzzling, except that it's hard to find an actually responsible positive opinion of his chances in the KY Derby. The best idea is some version of " he looks like a really good horse to me " which I guess makes sense since he has never done anything to suggest he is a serious player in this Derby, and plenty to suggest otherwise.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The mad love for Carpe Diem is pretty puzzling, except that it's hard to find an actually responsible positive opinion of his chances in the KY Derby. The best idea is some version of " he looks like a really good horse to me " which I guess makes sense since he has never done anything to suggest he is a serious player in this Derby, and plenty to suggest otherwise.

Yeah, and where is there any potential upside to this colt? Turf??

I just don't get it.

[pucknut]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The mad love for Carpe Diem is pretty puzzling, except that it's hard to find an actually responsible positive opinion of his chances in the KY Derby. The best idea is some version of " he looks like a really good horse to me " which I guess makes sense since he has never done anything to suggest he is a serious player in this Derby, and plenty to suggest otherwise.

how about CD is regally bred
his breeding screams he will easily get the derby distance
in all of his victories margin is at least 2.5 lengths
has shown the ability to travel and adapt to different race tracks

[senator L]

I can see why lots of people like him 5 4 1 0
(2) gr 1's and gr 2 win, great breeding, good connections
has won from on and off the pace.
His speed figures are on the low side though
top (5) horse imo

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by pucknut

how about CD is regally bred
his breeding screams he will easily get the derby distance
in all of his victories margin is at least 2.5 lengths
has shown the ability to travel and adapt to different race tracks

lots of horses are well bred, have the pedigree, and win by good margins and travel well.
but, are they fast enough to keep up with the fastest?