Corinthian

[SOREHOOF]

I would like Corinthian in this spot. He was one of my Derby faves early last year. If the track comes up wet, I really like Account for the Golds chances for the upset. I don't trust Magna Graduate at all, he seems to run either real well or not at all. Corinthian may freak out in the detention barn, paddock, gate, beer stand, little boys room or anywhere. So even though I like him, it's hard to take the low price that he'll probably be. 1 1/8 looks like a little too far for most of these. The old timer Evening Attire is 67% ITM at the distance and he might have another on the board finish in him. With all the speed signed on he might steal this. I'll play a tri with Corinthian over AG and EA both ways, and an EX BX AG with EA in case the big horse crumbles. If it's wet, AG on top of the tri.

[pick4]

The track will be a fast track on Saturday but it will be unseasonably cold. Accountforthegold is a quick NY bred and will ensure a fast pace but I do not believe this horse has the class or the talent to win this race.

Magna Graduate will not have it easy up front here and as other posters commented he wins his races when he dictates the pace. I don not forsee that in this race. He a toss at underlayed odds.


Corinthian is a decent horse and I guess I'll include him in multi race wagers but he'll be overbet. I've seen this horse lose at even money over the summer. He seems like a different horse but I still can't trust him. Happy Hunting was bred to be champion and it has not turnrf out that way thus far. He's been training well and his come back race was sharp. I think he's the one that offers the most value and as a lightly raced horse he might have some more upside.

[sumitas]

"Happy Hunting was bred to be a champion." i suppose most thoroughbreds are. the 6 year old has 14 races under his belt. his sire Seeking the Gold is not known for producing sound horses. his dam G1SW Furlough has produced mediocrity other than the lightly raced Happy Hunting.

with all that black type top and bottom you can see how elusive good thoroughbreds are.

[pick4]

Originally Posted by sumitas

"Happy Hunting was bred to be a champion." i suppose most thoroughbreds are. the 6 year old has 14 races under his belt. his sire Seeking the Gold is not known for producing sound horses. his dam G1SW Furlough has produced mediocrity other than the lightly raced Happy Hunting.

with all that black type top and bottom you can see how elusive good thoroughbreds are.

He's a Phipps bred horse. Seeking the Gold was a classy horse who has proven himself at stud. The dam Furlough was a Grade 1 winner. She won the Grade 1 Ballerina along with other Graded stakes races. Her dam Blitey was bred by the Phipp's and she won the Test and Ballerina Stakes.

Here's the details of her progeny. It's too early to tell now if any of these horses will make an impact on the racetrack. http://www.pedigreequery.com/progeny/furlough2

[Buffymommy]

My brain says Corithian. But we all know who I want so badly to win this race and you all know that I will be yelling "SHOW'EM HOW IT'S DONE OLD BOY!" when they turn for home.

[Grits]

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

My brain says Corithian. But we all know who I want so badly to win this race and you all know that I will be yelling "SHOW'EM HOW IT'S DONE OLD BOY!" when they turn for home.

Sounds like a true fan of Evening Attire, and if so . . . I am in good company.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by Grits

Sounds like a true fan of Evening Attire, and if so . . . I am in good company.

I love that gelding. I am always going to be rooting for him.