no love for ravel

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by alysheba4

surprised i havent read anything about this horse, i know it was the typical 6 horse field we always see at santa anita but this horse ran about the same as the 4 year olds later in the day (strub stakes) 48 and change i believe..... could be any kind, plus he looked like another quater is right up his alley. i think i might get me some in vegas.....

I think I read somewhere that Ravel got a higher Beyer Speed figure for his win(102) this weekend than NoBiz got (98) for his Holy Bull victory. He's certainly worth keeping an eye on.

[Cajungator26]

Is he a hothead like FuPeg was?

[alysheba4]

didnt seem to be, he looked like a seasoned pro and basically cruised.....

[todko]

The HRTV crew is pretty high on Ravel right now -- might be the kiss of death. Wonder what the plans are for him? Looked good for sure but the field was short and weak.

Good time of year as some of the 3 year olds start throwing in strong performances. Interesting races nearly everywhere right now.

[ArlJim78]

Ravel deserves to be on Derby watch lists imo. His races have shown a nice progression, he finishes strong, and he runs in a profeesion manner as others have pointed out.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Ravel deserves to be on Derby watch lists imo. His races have shown a nice progression, he finishes strong, and he runs in a profeesion manner as others have pointed out.

I still like Liquidity better.

[SniperSB23]

Let's see how many weeks it takes Ravel to come back from that race. If he is back in four weeks for the Robert Lewis then I like his chances. If it takes him six or nine weeks to be ready for the San Felipe or Santa Anita Derby then I really hope he has nothing to do with the Triple Crown. For some reason I have a feeling he is going to wind up going to the San Felipe off six weeks rest and then to the Derby off seven weeks rest.

[Travis Stone]

I have a feeling Ravel shoots up the Dispatch Derby Poll later today. I voted him high, I was super impressed.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I still like Liquidity better.

All I said was he should be on watch lists, not that he should be the only one people watch.

If you want my opinion on the comparision between the two, Liquidity has shown less in more starts than Ravel. Ravel handled him in only his third start. Ravel finishes his races stronger than Liquidity.

They're still both relatively lightly raced and things could change down the road perhaps, but for now I give the edge to Ravel.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

All I said was he should be on watch lists, not that he should be the only one people watch.

If you want my opinion on the comparision between the two, Liquidity has shown less in more starts than Ravel. Ravel handled him in only his third start. Ravel finishes his races stronger than Liquidity.

They're still both relatively lightly raced and things could change down the road perhaps, but for now I give the edge to Ravel.

I wasn't downing your opinion... just stating that I like Liquidity over Ravel. Liquidity has a nice way of going and he seems to be very consistent. I like that.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Is he a hothead like FuPeg was?

Fupeg isn't one of my favorite sires out there, but there is no denying he can get a real fancy looking one:

Ravel:
http://www.horsephotos.com/watermark.jsp?photoID=52899

Time Squared:

http://www.horsephotos.com/watermark.jsp?photoID=52903

Neither seemed particularly naughty in the paddock or post parade (at least during the coverage by HRTV) although TS doesn't seem particularly interested in running either.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Fupeg isn't one of my favorite sires out there, but there is no denying he can get a real fancy looking one:

Ravel:
http://www.horsephotos.com/watermark.jsp?photoID=52899

Time Squared:

http://www.horsephotos.com/watermark.jsp?photoID=52903

Neither seemed particularly naughty in the paddock or post parade (at least during the coverage by HRTV) although TS doesn't seem particularly interested in running either.

I really don't like FuPeg, but he throws some gorgeous babies.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I really don't like FuPeg, but he throws some gorgeous babies.

the ones that I had the pleasure of working around were .... well ... they were pretty....

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

the ones that I had the pleasure of working around were .... well ... they were pretty....

That picture needs to be sent to www.cuteoverload.com

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

That picture needs to be sent to www.cuteoverload.com

baby talk inducing, isn't it! what a pwetty baby, who's da pwetty baby huh? lmao

[Danzig]

what a picture! what a pretty baby.

i like fupeg, altho i did root for red bullet in the wood. gratifying to see him turn the tables in the preakness.
but fupeg is a nice looking horse, and won the derby for his old man. he's not a fave of mine, but he's ok.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

what a picture! what a pretty baby.

i like fupeg, altho i did root for red bullet in the wood. gratifying to see him turn the tables in the preakness.
but fupeg is a nice looking horse, and won the derby for his old man. he's not a fave of mine, but he's ok.

I actually was never really a fan (of FP)...I respect what he did but he wasn't for me...and I thought his head was a bit common...but that's because I'm a b*tch

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

the ones that I had the pleasure of working around were .... well ... they were pretty....

Pain in the *$$?

Very cute picture!

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Pain in the *$$?

Very cute picture!

monsters with a short fuse