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06-17-2006, 07:56 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, 08:02 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, 08:17 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, 08:33 PM
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Bring back Evening Attire. We get Funny Cide in the mix, and everyone could watch the event from their favorite retirement home.
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06-17-2006, 08:49 PM
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I must admit, when I was watching the race I was jumping up and down screaming "come on old guy! Show those youngins how it's done!"
What an awesome race. Seek Gold's jock new to keep him away from Drifty or drifty would have won that race. Reminded me of the close race Silver Charm lost that way. MY FAVE GUSTY GELDING! I will wear my hat proud! 
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06-17-2006, 08:58 PM
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I was kicking myself when he drew clear in the stretch for not betting him to win. I absolutely hated Buzzards Bay at 6/5 and didnt trust the only other horse I thought could beat Perfect Drift, Love of Money. I boxed those 2 and was in mental agony when Drift kicked clear from the contenders, Love of Money was deader than dirt.
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06-17-2006, 09:31 PM
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