Minister's Bid

Geez I don't know about that. I know the last 1/4 was extremely slow but I think higher of both the 2nd and 3rd place finishers than you do I guess.
I think he was goofing, and I'm not prone to make that asessment real often. His ears were al l the way forward and flipping even as he was galloping out. He looked like a goofball who was having a ball out there to me. I would think he would move way forward off this race.

[blackthroatedwind]

His first race was very impressive....no doubt. His second race was a total dud. Perfect trip and they crawled home.

Yeah, he has been off a couple months, what Ward horse isn't, but this was a very ordinary performance. Hell, Racketeer was in a drive for 7F.

[Gander]

I thought MB was dead on the far turn. Thought for sure Randall's horse Racketeer was going to win and Bull was going to hold 2nd. Randall is almost always right when he gives out horses on top on here.

[sumitas]

Prado finally got MB to turn it up at the top of the stretch. MB found his stride and dug in to pull away. The horse has got to learn a lot off this race.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

His first race was very impressive....no doubt. His second race was a total dud. Perfect trip and they crawled home.

Yeah, he has been off a couple months, what Ward horse isn't, but this was a very ordinary performance. Hell, Racketeer was in a drive for 7F.

I totally agree.

Originally Posted by oracle80

Geez I don't know about that. I know the last 1/4 was extremely slow but I think higher of both the 2nd and 3rd place finishers than you do I guess.
I think he was goofing, and I'm not prone to make that asessment real often. His ears were al l the way forward and flipping even as he was galloping out. He looked like a goofball who was having a ball out there to me. I would think he would move way forward off this race.

Wasn't that impressed. Extremely slow last 1/4 is an understatement. They were only going 1 mile. The 2nd and 3rd place finishers are nothing special. Hard to get a read on the horse because his other was at Keeneland, but I thought this horse would be more impressive. Hard to see that horse competing with Bernardini in the Travers with only one more race under his belt.

[Gander]

Lets face it, he doesnt exactly have any world beaters to beat until he takes on 4 & 5 year olds. The 3 year olds left in training right now leave a lot to be desired. This horse may not lose another race until the BC Classic. Jazil is a joke and so is Bluegrass Rat. The only 3 year old horses he has to fear are Bernardini and Corinthian.

[sumitas]

He was my lock today and he didn't dissappoint. Thanks boardies for pointing him out.

His race was comparable to Survivalist last Friday. Survivalist (4 yr old) started a little slower but ended up a little faster at 1:35 to 1:36 for MB. For his 2nd career start, I was impressed.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

The Belmont winner is a joke? I don't think that was a joke to Pletcher(kept him from getting a his 1st Triple Crown Race win.)Why don't you show some respect?

[sumitas]

And what is wrong with Bluegrass Cat ? He is a tough campaigner. For a Storm Cat , he shows mucho stamina.

Originally Posted by sumitas

And what is wrong with Bluegrass Cat ? He is a tough campaigner. For a Storm Cat , he shows mucho stamina.

Bluegrass Cat would beat Ministers Bid at 10F.

[randallscott35]

I think Sunriver will win the Travers. Reminds me very much of Flower Alley. And I think he will be much more successful than Bluegrass Cat the rest of this year.

[Gander]

Ya never know. Sorry Scuds, I disresepcted your horse. But its okay if you call All Hail Stormy, a favorite of mine, "my pet rat". Didnt know how sensitive you were, thought you were just a hardcore gambler. My bad.

Randall, I dont doubt anything you say after you showed me up in the BC.
Your the man!