Air commander

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

I did the same thing mira. You aren't the only one. I was worried about CB having his way on the front end, but did I listen to that worrry? NOPE!

I think we made the exact same picks in the contest this week though. One first and two seconds out of 3 races.....not bad.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by miraja2

I think we made the exact same picks in the contest this week though. One first and two seconds out of 3 races.....not bad.

I was happy. I actually handicapped the races during my lunch hour on Friday. I actually do better when I spend more than five minutes handicapping the races.

I went back and forth with SS and AGS too. I went with AGS because I figured he knew the track. SS impressed me today. AGS I want to see win big outside of Tampa, but he is on my "I WANT SO BAD TO BE IMPRESSED WITH" list.

[sumitas]

bafferts horse did nothing wrong today. he impressed.

[POINTGIVEN1985]

Originally Posted by sumitas

bafferts horse did nothing wrong today. he impressed.

thats what im saying, i think theres a big future there i put him high on my derby list and i have him ahead of some big names horses also

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by sumitas

bafferts horse did nothing wrong today. he impressed.

I agree with your first sentence, but disagree with your second one. He didn't do anythig wrong but I don't think he exactly did anything right. Seems like a one-speed plodder to me. Now that doesn't mean he can't be a fairly effective one-speed plodder, but I cetainly don't like his chances against Ravel in the Santa Anita, or Circular Quay in the Wood, or whatever his next start will be.

[jpops757]

Originally Posted by sumitas

bafferts horse did nothing wrong today. he impressed.

Youwouldthink Air Commander has had enough to show someting. All he has shown is he needs softer. He had the dream trip sitting behind Blue but he didnt have enough to close or even threaten. Take AC of the Derby Trail. As much as I kike Blue he needs to beat some better ones,some that are contenders and not just wannabees.Anyone that was impressed with Air Commander today are just wishing.

[POINTGIVEN1985]

cobalt blue had everything his own way he just galloped around the track air commander came to him late and then cobalt blue had something left, which he should have, i think air commander has a future, i could be wrong but we will see, i expect him to improve alot in his next start, and i think baffert will have him ready to take a step forward

[ELA]

I am not a trainer so I don't have any hands on, practical application, etc. experience in saying how a horse might, could, should, etc. develop over time. My opinion is just based upon seeing this colt's races as I've never been around him, watched him work, etc.

He looks like one of those big, gangly type colts that might be kind of uncoordinated -- doesn't really get it yet, hasn't put it together, etc. Maybe, if he's not asked or pushed for too much too soon, maybe he'll be a late bloomer type. He might turn the corner and be a good one. It could be hit or miss. I think he has the makings of a nice colt but it all depends on how me matures, progresses and if he does at all.

Eric