Question, Seriously

ArlJim78 · #1 03-10-2007, 08:28 PM

I've been a fan from the beginning because CQ has on several occasions shown a burst, something very athletic. With that said i am in no way sold that with another 3/16 in heavy traffic he will have what it takes. The only reason I'm keeping an open mind relative to CQ and the derby is because of a lack of real standouts amongst the competition this year.

blackthroatedwind · #2 03-10-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I've been a fan from the beginning because CQ has on several occasions shown a burst, something very athletic. With that said i am in no way sold that with another 3/16 in heavy traffic he will have what it takes. The only reason I'm keeping an open mind relative to CQ and the derby is because of a lack of real standouts amongst the competition this year.

I can't disagree with the last part. It seems that more and more these days horses move up simply by not running.

The Gotham was downright ugly. They barely went relatively faster than NW1X NY Breds in the finale. The winner had a perfect trip and was the beneficiary of many poorly judged rides. I simply don't understand why these riders don't seem to have any game plan going into the race. Speedballs went 24 and a piece and 49 and a piece and other speed types were in full grab. Shouldn't the favorite have taken advantage of his post and come out running and maybe try to outrun Cowtown Cat for the tuck on the first turn? How about Coa on Longley? What was his plan? That entire race was a disaster...save patient Ramon who luckily drew the rail.

ArlJim78 · #3 03-10-2007, 08:39 PM

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I can't disagree with the last part. It seems that more and more these days horses move up simply by not running.

The Gotham was downright ugly. They barely went relatively faster than NW1X NY Breds in the finale. The winner had a perfect trip and was the beneficiary of many poorly judged rides. I simply don't understand why these riders don't seem to have any game plan going into the race. Speedballs went 24 and a piece and 49 and a piece and other speed types were in full grab. Shouldn't the favorite have taken advantage of his post and come out running and maybe try to outrun Cowtown Cat for the tuck on the first turn? How about Coa on Longley? What was his plan? That entire race was a disaster...save patient Ramon who luckily drew the rail.

Yeah, speaking of Ramon, the guy showed patience and some balls.

brianwspencer · #4 03-10-2007, 08:40 PM

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I can't disagree with the last part. It seems that more and more these days horses move up simply by not running.

The Gotham was downright ugly. They barely went relatively faster than NW1X NY Breds in the finale. The winner had a perfect trip and was the beneficiary of many poorly judged rides. I simply don't understand why these riders don't seem to have any game plan going into the race. Speedballs went 24 and a piece and 49 and a piece and other speed types were in full grab. Shouldn't the favorite have taken advantage of his post and come out running and maybe try to outrun Cowtown Cat for the tuck on the first turn? How about Coa on Longley? What was his plan? That entire race was a disaster...save patient Ramon who luckily drew the rail.

Well obviously. How Sweet He Is ran second last, right? Clearly it was a strange race if he wasn't bounding down the track to get the win by a nose.

Forget it ever happened.

blackthroatedwind · #5 03-10-2007, 08:44 PM

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Well obviously. How Sweet He Is ran second last, right? Clearly it was a strange race if he wasn't bounding down the track to get the win by a nose.

Forget it ever happened.

He was second to last. Please....you made me nervous for a second.

brianwspencer · #6 03-10-2007, 08:47 PM

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He was second to last. Please....you made me nervous for a second.

Also known as barely out the of money.

blackthroatedwind · #7 03-10-2007, 08:49 PM

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Also known as barely out the of money.

To more people than we care to believe.

brianwspencer · #8 03-10-2007, 08:52 PM

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To more people than we care to believe.

Of course you know I'm joking (just gotta make sure these days) and still bitter from the last time he ran.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #9 03-10-2007, 08:51 PM

im no fan of quay..but vs these he looked good ..yet anouther weak field..he will get smoked in the derby imo and take lott of cash down..with em..and how can you guys even follow ny .the inner is evil..back away..

zippyneedsawin · #10 03-10-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

im no fan of quay..but vs these he looked good ..yet anouther weak field..he will get smoked in the derby imo and take lott of cash down..with em..and how can you guys even follow ny .the inner is evil..back away..

I think most 3yo stakes races have been 'weak fields' so far this year.