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02-25-2019, 02:37 PM
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From what I read this morning Maximus Mischief is out of the FOY.
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02-25-2019, 02:53 PM
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I'm afraid you're correct, RQ. From the trainer's comments after his workout and discussion with the vet, it sounds as if he may be out of training for a while. This time of year, that could mean the end of his Derby dreams.
Steve Byk posted this list of FOY probables earlier today: Admire (Romans) Bourbon War (Hennig) Code of Honor (McGaughey) Everfast (Romans) Frosted Grace (Ritvo) Hidden Scroll (Mott) Signalman (McPeek) Union’s Destiny (Avila) Vekoma (Weaver)
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#3
02-27-2019, 05:42 PM
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The entries for Saturday's card at Gulfstream have just recently been posted, and it is a looong day of racing. The first race will be at 11:30 AM Eastern, and the 14th race (you read that correctly, the 14th race) won't go off until 6:06 PM. How many trips some players will need to make to the closest ATM is anyone's guess.
I don't think that any of us have the stamina for that type of marathon, nor should our scorers be faced with so daunting a task. I'd like to somewhat abbreviate our contest card. The first of the graded stakes races is Race 4, the Grade 3 Palm Beach. Races 4 through 8 are all graded stakes. In the middle of the card are a straight maiden on the turf for 3 year old fillies, and then a straight maiden on the main track for 3 year old colts. The final 4 races are all graded stakes, including the Davona Dale and the Fountain of Youth. My proposal is that we start with Race 4 at 1:00 PM Eastern and play the balance of the card from there. While that is an 11 race card, I just don't think we need to reduce it further, especially since each of the races provide what I think will be interest for handicappers. Even the two maiden races in this group have a number of entrants from very high profile trainers and I think are worthy of inclusion. I'd welcome any comment or reaction, but that's my current preference.
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02-27-2019, 06:24 PM
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Perfect. Eleven is no problem. Wait until we get to KY Derby day and the other big days that are loooonnnngggg. I'm glad to spend those cards at Sofa Downs where I can occupy myself with other things in between those long drags of 40-50 minutes between races. And Gulfstream is the champ at those long drags even when it's not a big stakes day!
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