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06-17-2006, 06:13 PM
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I was sitting right below where Murray Johnson and the connections were standing and they thought they had it at first. He was so thrilled with old PD's performance and I bet that loss hurt worse than any of the others.
I still can't believe he lost it, I had every cent I had left on him to win only and in doubles. This one was worse for me than when Borrego came up and nipped him in the Pacific Classic. Anyone have a link to the photo, I would like to see it. 
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06-17-2006, 06:24 PM
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06-17-2006, 06:25 PM
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thanks ateam.
that one hurts me bad
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06-17-2006, 06:30 PM
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It's really great to see these hard-hitting pros come back year after year.
But poor Perfect Drift still hasn't learned that you have to keep going after you pass all the other horses ... until the jockey says "Easy, boy!" How many races has this gallant guy lost over the years ... because he stopped perservering in the final yards?
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06-17-2006, 06:56 PM
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Guys I love Perfect Drift also. One of the best names for a horse, I am sure DTS would agree. But PD was the beneficiary of death by speed at Churchill. Horses killing each other. Taking turns punching each other in the face.
The fractional times do not look exceptionally hot, but the race was a slugfest. I swear to God I hate this track. I cannot get anything right, so I rarely bet it. Too many quality horses. I will now retreat back to Lonestar. BTW... Frankel's South American import got slapped in a big turf race on really soft going at LS. It rained pretty hard last night in Dallas. Horse wanted the lead in a bad way and got into early combat on very slow ground.
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06-17-2006, 07:02 PM
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BB is right about the way Drift gets in front and waits on horses. Many, many horses do it. It has to do with the pack mentality and horses that follow or lead. He's not an alpha horse and when he gets to the front he looks around for the horse he thinks he sjould be following. There's not a lot you can do about it except as a jock time the move to get him to the wire perfectly on time. It's why he constantly falls short.
Perfect Drift was my '02 Derby horse and I've loved him too all these years. But he is a maddening horse to root for. Even the Foster win three years ago was a bit tainted in my mind as Albarado was so god-awful on Minehaft. But he's a trooper, and knowing that the BCC is at Churchill, you can expect another brave try. He was 5th.. then 4th.. then 3rd.. I said last year that you can expect him to win the Classic in '07 at Monmouth...
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06-17-2006, 07:17 PM
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Yes, I agree...GREAT name! Many don't know that he's named for what you want your dry fly to do when it gently settles over the "honey hole". No drag. Dances on the current...up comes a gaping mouth. Still others don't know that I'm talking about trout fishing (LOL). Perfect Drift showed heart. Almost caught a big one! Maybe next. Don't think many saw Seek Gold. Another cast. DTS
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06-17-2006, 06:42 PM
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Another great run by PD..... I thought he had won it but I'm thrilled all the same. Beating both Brass Hat and Buzzards Bay and still you critisize him??? Shame on you.
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06-17-2006, 06:56 PM
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Doesn't seem to me like Bold Brooklynite was really being critical. He called the horse "gallant" after all. I love Perfect Drift but he does tend to slow it down a little when he makes the lead. He still ran a hell of a race today though. A very nice second. To the person who said they had all their $ on PD to win I say, that is crazy. This horse always runs strong races, but he usually finishes 2nd or 3rd. Even if you don't usually place/show bet, this horse is BEGGING for across-the-board bets, especially when he is sent off at 10/1.
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06-17-2006, 06:59 PM
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Regardless, a very nice run by PD. As usual.
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06-17-2006, 09:50 PM
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I had a bad day at the windows, and I just took what I had left and said "to hell with it, I'm betting this guy to win again." I have bet him to win almost every time he has entered the gate. Never cashed a place or show bet on him, and never will. Just one of those sentimental ones......it was only $40.00 and a double going into the last.
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