5/2 (OP): Arkansas Derby-2 Div. (G1's), Oaklawn H. (G2)

[moses]

If any of those horses in the first leg can challenge Charlatan early, I think he is a horse to bet against at those odds. Possibly Anneau d’Or or Basin...but I don’t feel strongly about that. It would have been nice to see the 6 and 7 in the race. I may take a shot on a big longshot like Winning Impression and hope for a contested pace.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by moses

If any of those horses in the first leg can challenge Charlatan early, I think he is a horse to bet against at those odds. Possibly Anneau d’Or or Basin...but I don’t feel strongly about that. It would have been nice to see the 6 and 7 in the race. I may take a shot on a big longshot like Winning Impression and hope for a contested pace.

If the track is same conditions as yesterday Charlatan will be very very tough.

[moses]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

If the track is same conditions as yesterday Charlatan will be very very tough.

Looking like it could turn out that way.

[cakes44]

I’m about done with Joe Talamo.

[moses]

Originally Posted by cakes44

I’m about done with Joe Talamo.

I’ve been off Talamo for a while.

I can’t pinpoint when but I rarely bet Johnny V anymore either. I don’t know if he’s just not getting the horses or if I’m just not watching enough lately because his percentages still look solid but it seems like he doesn’t win many races anymore.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by moses

I’ve been off Talamo for a while.

I can’t pinpoint when but I rarely bet Johnny V anymore either. I don’t know if he’s just not getting the horses or if I’m just not watching enough lately because his percentages still look solid but it seems like he doesn’t win many races anymore.

I know it’s mostly me, but I feel like anytime I love a horse Talamo is on, he gets a totally different trip than I expected...so I have a hard time believing he’s reading the same forms as the rest of us.

[Benny]

Originally Posted by moses

I’ve been off Talamo for a while.

I can’t pinpoint when but I rarely bet Johnny V anymore either. I don’t know if he’s just not getting the horses or if I’m just not watching enough lately because his percentages still look solid but it seems like he doesn’t win many races anymore.

Johny V changed agents last year, and Pletcher is using Saez & Castellano and JV doesnot get as many rides for him. He is older now and is not riding as much. Watcdh for him on longer shots now for different trainers, and the Ortiz boys take alot of mounts now too.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Benny

Johny V changed agents last year, and Pletcher is using Saez & Castellano and JV doesnot get as many rides for him. He is older now and is not riding as much. Watcdh for him on longer shots now for different trainers, and the Ortiz boys take alot of mounts now too.

He changed agents a few months ago, actually.