September 3 Saratoga- Del Mar All Stakes Points Picks go here . . .

[Alli]

R10 Spa: 4-3-6-7
R11 Spa: 5-2-8-6
R4 DMR: 2-3-5-4
R7 DMR: 5-7-2-3
R9 DMR: 7-9-5-1
R10 DMR: 5-2-4-3
R11 DMR: 6-10-9-3

Good luck!!

[Alli]

One race left, but, by far, the most impressive to me today....Flightline.

[Real Quiet]

Wow!

[cal828]

Could be a very small field in the BC Classic? Maybe not. Even 2nd or 3rd probably more than a lot of Stakes. Haven't seen anything like that since Arrogate. Not sure what his best was. 120+ I'm sure.

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by cal828

Could be a very small field in the BC Classic? Maybe not. Even 2nd or 3rd probably more than a lot of Stakes. Haven't seen anything like that since Arrogate. Not sure what his best was. 120+ I'm sure.

He was awarded a 126 BSF, second only to Ghostzapper's 128 in his 2004 Iselin. Otherworldly.

[Plenilune]

Originally Posted by cal828

Could be a very small field in the BC Classic? Maybe not. Even 2nd or 3rd probably more than a lot of Stakes. Haven't seen anything like that since Arrogate. Not sure what his best was. 120+ I'm sure.

What a stunning win. I was literally laughing with happy tears in my eyes.

Yet, I have to admire the cajones of Olympiad's trainer Bill Mott in this quote:

https://twitter.com/raypaulick/statu...08395917922304

While I think Flightline is a win in the BC Classic...one never knows.

[cal828]

He made a believer out of me, but I guess to put it in prospective somewhat, he didn't exactly do it like Arrogate did. Not sure what race it was when Arrogate had everyone oohhing and ahhing, but I think it might have been the Travers when he beat a pretty big field among them Gun Runner that was pretty impressive himself. At any rate, the BC Classic should be very interesting, if the competition doesn't get scared off, but likely that won't happen because of the big purse.

Glad that we got to play Del Mar and I know you were too. I have had a couple of opportunities to play at Del Mar because my wife's Dad and Stepmother lived in El Cajon, but I never did go. Regret that now and now that Covid has come along probably won't be going in the future as I have all the bad stuff that makes a person more likely to have a bad outcome, if they do get it; however, I take all the boosters they will give me so there's that.

[Plenilune]

Originally Posted by cal828

He made a believer out of me, but I guess to put it in prospective somewhat, he didn't exactly do it like Arrogate did. Not sure what race it was when Arrogate had everyone oohhing and ahhing, but I think it might have been the Travers when he beat a pretty big field among them Gun Runner that was pretty impressive himself. At any rate, the BC Classic should be very interesting, if the competition doesn't get scared off, but likely that won't happen because of the big purse.

Glad that we got to play Del Mar and I know you were too. I have had a couple of opportunities to play at Del Mar because my wife's Dad and Stepmother lived in El Cajon, but I never did go. Regret that now and now that Covid has come along probably won't be going in the future as I have all the bad stuff that makes a person more likely to have a bad outcome, if they do get it; however, I take all the boosters they will give me so there's that.

Ah! When I lived in El Cajon I had the most wonderful palomino QH. The best memories with her!

While I understand your concerns about travelling, I would not hold back and just GO. And I have, around where I live now. I, too, have severe health issues which makes me more susceptible, I'm on the side that will not let it hold me back. Everyone must make the best and most acceptable decisions for themselves.

But man, I wish you could experience Del Mar. OMG the ocean, the track is beautiful. Not to mention the best Mexican food! There are so many wonderful places in San Diego to enjoy, it's amazing. I wish I could move back there but it's beyond impossible with the highest price of living and other Gov Newsome insanity . Lots of crime from across the border is a great concern as well. Fantastic place to visit, but can't believe living there is good anymore.