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Old 03-02-2007, 09:16 AM
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i would never play a 1-5 shot to win, but i am keying him in a heavy pick 4 around him, and also the pick 6 ... those are my plays this sat. pick 4 and 6 with him keyed
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Old 03-02-2007, 09:18 AM
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i would never play a 1-5 shot to win
Why not? According to you, this horse is unbeatable right? So betting him is just like picking up free money! Who cares about odds if you are betting on an unbeatable horse?
Or wait a second....is it possible that he actually is beatable?
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:30 PM
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If Drums of Thunder can save ground in the beginning he has a GREAT Shot at winning this race
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:34 PM
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If Drums of Thunder can save ground in the beginning he has a GREAT Shot at winning this race
I think he does have a shot and is an intriguing prospect. With some favorable race dynamics he would not be a surprise to me.
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:43 PM
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I think he does have a shot and is an intriguing prospect. With some favorable race dynamics he would not be a surprise to me.
I think so too, looks like things could really set up for him if Nobiz isn't the horse he is made out to be. I'm wondering what they will decide to do with Adore the Gold, nice horse, but is he going to be sent in hopes of getting a good position early on, in such case adding to Stormello and others?
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Old 03-02-2007, 12:55 PM
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NoBiz could run a good race and still lose to Drums of Thunder

Drums of Thunder got a race under him--even tho he was beat by NoBiz he was only 1.5 lengths back at a shorter distance.

He saves a little ground around that first turn(He Should get some just due to post)

This wont be a blow out but with alot of speed out fast def could setup nice
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Old 03-02-2007, 01:04 PM
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I think so too, looks like things could really set up for him if Nobiz isn't the horse he is made out to be. I'm wondering what they will decide to do with Adore the Gold, nice horse, but is he going to be sent in hopes of getting a good position early on, in such case adding to Stormello and others?
The questions about NoBiz are will he move forward, will he race a bit more professionally in the stretch? So far its like he wins on his immense talent alone, but he hasn't looked to me like he has moved forward off of his races yet. They've all kinda been the same to me. Maybe Saturday will be the day. He could still win even if he just performs like he has, but what I would love to see is how good this guy could be if he grows up a bit and gets serious down the lane. I still see him as having the most talent of the group so far.

Drums of Thunder seems to have underwent a nice imporvement in form since he has been stretched out, and with another small move forward could be competetive with NoBiz.

I think there are no good options for Adore the Gold. They most likely will have to send him but I don't think it will matter. I don't see him around at the finish whether they send him or rate him. This is going to be a real 2 turn acid test for him.
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Old 03-02-2007, 01:18 PM
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The questions about NoBiz are will he move forward, will he race a bit more professionally in the stretch? So far its like he wins on his immense talent alone, but he hasn't looked to me like he has moved forward off of his races yet. They've all kinda been the same to me. Maybe Saturday will be the day. He could still win even if he just performs like he has, but what I would love to see is how good this guy could be if he grows up a bit and gets serious down the lane. I still see him as having the most talent of the group so far.

Drums of Thunder seems to have underwent a nice imporvement in form since he has been stretched out, and with another small move forward could be competetive with NoBiz.

I think there are no good options for Adore the Gold. They most likely will have to send him but I don't think it will matter. I don't see him around at the finish whether they send him or rate him. This is going to be a real 2 turn acid test for him.
We are in pretty much complete agreement on Nobiz.

What do you think of Boutrous in the Lewis? After reading the comments in the DRF it sounded like his trip was dreadfully awful, but when watching the replay last night, while he didn't get free run until the winner was well on his way I didn't think it was that awful of a trip that he would have been the winner with better. I'm picking up PP's after work today so I have no idea what sort of figures he had before and earned. I also noticed French Transition is in the race...last I saw him I think was the Breeder's Futurity, has he done anything sense? I'm very fond of Great Hunter and hope all of that foundation as a two year old puts him in the right direction.
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Old 03-02-2007, 04:04 PM
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So far its like he wins on his immense talent alone, but he hasn't looked to me like he has moved forward off of his races yet. They've all kinda been the same to me.
I agree with you on this, and if he was handled by a trainer that I didn't have of a ton of confidence in, I would be very hesitant to play him on Saturday. However, I think a lot of Tagg, and when you combine him with Nobiz's obvious talent, I think the colt might give you that big professional race you have been looking for.
Drums of Thunder is a very interesting pick, but I fear he may be wise-guyed down to odds that don't really suit his chances.
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