PREP FIELDS: An FYI thread..

Cannon Shell · #1 03-27-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by robfla

i heard Hard Spun might "pull a barbaro" and train right up to the Ky Derby. He has plenty of greaded earnings and the BG is shaping up as the toughest prep. i think that is a good idea. the winner of that race will have probably exerted ALOT and will take alot out of him. why risk it.

I think that it would be a mistake. I think that the sheets guys have brainwashed people to the extent that they are making decisions that are crazy. This horse has run in how many "tough" preps? Insane. But I guess only one guy is going to be right and most of the battle is actually getting there.

pmayjr · #2 03-27-2007, 04:36 PM

Do you think Notional can hang with the big-tymers in Florida? I hope he gets a hard-trying 3rd so you can get some Derby Value on him...

Cannon Shell · #3 03-27-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pmayjr

Do you think Notional can hang with the big-tymers in Florida? I hope he gets a hard-trying 3rd so you can get some Derby Value on him...

Who would be considered a big-timer in the FL Derby field ? Not exactly the most accomplished bunch with the exception of Scat Daddy.

kentuckyrosesinmay · #4 03-27-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Who would be considered a big-timer in the FL Derby field ? Not exactly the most accomplished bunch with the exception of Scat Daddy.

Stormello. The race could set up in his favor, especially if he does not go so fast early on as he did in his last start. Also, Scat Daddy may not have gotten by this horse if Stormello wouldn't have been on the rail and had both Adore the Gold and Nobiz Like Shobiz inbetween himself and Scat Daddy. I don't think he ever saw Scat Daddy, and this horse is as game as they come. I don't like his chances at all for the Kentucky Derby though with his running style. He most likely has distance limitations as well.

I think that this is Notional's race to lose.

ateamstupid · #5 03-27-2007, 06:51 PM

That's one ambitious schedule for Cowtown Cat.

lemoncrush · #6 03-28-2007, 09:54 AM

the Illinois Derby is a way to either duck the big boys, or if your Pletcher or O'neil, a place to send a horse so you don't have to knock heads with another one of your contenders.

The Santa Anita derby does look awful right now. I read Tiago is pointing there as well, but it sure doesn't make that field look any better. I wonder if Rags to Riches is dealing with some minor issue, as I think she would have a great shot against that field.

Kasept · #7 03-31-2007, 11:47 AM

Cowchip Cat now IL Derby 'confirmed'...