Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Main Forum > The Paddock
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-16-2007, 03:33 AM
GPK GPK is offline
5'8".. but all man!
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 3 miles from Chateuax de la Blaha
Posts: 21,706
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin
GH ran OK at Churchill too though, didn't he?

Zip...

Great Hunter has yet to race at Churchill.


I was a bit surprised to see GH just off the pace. Best I can figure is that since he had the widest post and starting so close to the turn, maybe Nakatani didn't want to be caught 5-6 wide going into the first turn. The fact that Tueflesburg cleared so quickly just to the inside of him could have helped in making the decision to take advantage of that scenario and move GH up and closer to the rail???? Who knows though...


All in all...a complete toss of a race. I do think GH will be best served with his "one big run" tactics in the Derby, although he will need some luck in making his way through traffic, with what appears to be another large Derby field.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-16-2007, 08:02 AM
Cajungator26's Avatar
Cajungator26 Cajungator26 is offline
Keeneland
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hossy's Mom's basement.
Posts: 10,217
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPK
Zip...

Great Hunter has yet to race at Churchill.

I was a bit surprised to see GH just off the pace. Best I can figure is that since he had the widest post and starting so close to the turn, maybe Nakatani didn't want to be caught 5-6 wide going into the first turn. The fact that Tueflesburg cleared so quickly just to the inside of him could have helped in making the decision to take advantage of that scenario and move GH up and closer to the rail???? Who knows though...


All in all...a complete toss of a race. I do think GH will be best served with his "one big run" tactics in the Derby, although he will need some luck in making his way through traffic, with what appears to be another large Derby field.
Great Hunter finished 3rd in the BC Juvy, Kev.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-16-2007, 08:23 AM
zippyneedsawin's Avatar
zippyneedsawin zippyneedsawin is offline
Oaklawn
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,064
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajungator26
Great Hunter finished 3rd in the BC Juvy, Kev.
yep
__________________
Alcohol, the cause and solution to all of life's problems. -Homer Simpson
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-16-2007, 10:48 AM
Buffymommy's Avatar
Buffymommy Buffymommy is offline
Santa Anita
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: In a little world all my own...
Posts: 3,145
Default

Why didn't he get put ahead of Trufelsberg? Anyone know why? I didn't hear why they didn't put him ahead?
__________________
"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawaken.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-16-2007, 11:10 AM
slotdirt's Avatar
slotdirt slotdirt is offline
Atlantic City Race Course
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4,894
Default

Let me just say that if you're throwing out Great Hunter for that race, then I don't see how you still like Street Sense, Zanjero, or Dominican. Great Hunter easily had the most trouble coming down the stretch. Steadied at least twice.
__________________
The world's foremost expert on virtually everything on the Redskins 2010 season: "Im going to go out on a limb here. I say they make the playoffs."
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-16-2007, 11:13 AM
SniperSB23 SniperSB23 is offline
Hialeah Park
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 6,086
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by slotdirt
Let me just say that if you're throwing out Great Hunter for that race, then I don't see how you still like Street Sense, Zanjero, or Dominican. Great Hunter easily had the most trouble coming down the stretch. Steadied at least twice.
When is the last time O'Neill won beyond 8.5 furlongs outside of California?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-16-2007, 11:23 AM
slotdirt's Avatar
slotdirt slotdirt is offline
Atlantic City Race Course
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4,894
Default

I have no idea.
__________________
The world's foremost expert on virtually everything on the Redskins 2010 season: "Im going to go out on a limb here. I say they make the playoffs."
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-16-2007, 08:10 PM
GPK GPK is offline
5'8".. but all man!
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 3 miles from Chateuax de la Blaha
Posts: 21,706
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin
yep

Sorry bro...I stand corrected. I was just looking at his races on calracing.com and they didnt have the Juvy race listed.

I was wrong.
Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.