Sunriver

Cajungator26 · #1 04-18-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Was he that bad last year? His two worst races were over sloppy tracks as far as I can remember and he ran a credible race in the Belmont. I agree that he might not improve that much, I'm just thinking that in the handicap division he might not have to in order to make an impact.

As annoying as Pletcher's 3YO loaded hand is, take a look at what he's holding in the handicap division: Master Command, Magna Graduate, Lawyer Ron, and potentially Sunriver. While all of those have faults, the guy is still loaded.

NT

I just don't see him improving over last year... especially after being injured. I'd love to see him run well this year, but I don't feel very strongly about him being any better than last year.

saucon17 · #2 04-18-2007, 10:58 AM

The race tommorow has Diamond Stripes in it who is 3 for 3 lifetime and
has not run since winning the Pegasus Hand. last October at the Meadowlands.
The gray gelding has been working well for Dutrow Jr.. Very tough opponent
for Sunriver in his first start back.

blackthroatedwind · #3 04-18-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by saucon17

The race tommorow has Diamond Stripes in it who is 3 for 3 lifetime and
has not run since winning the Pegasus Hand. last October at the Meadowlands.
The gray gelding has been working well for Dutrow Jr.. Very tough opponent
for Sunriver in his first start back.

Thank you. Why a thread about the overrated and unaccomplished Sunriver with nary a mention of the real story of this race? Diamond Stripes was the most exciting and promising late running 3YO in the country last fall. His race at the Meadowlands was exceptional ( I recommend watching the replay ) and if he comes back to his form from last year Sunriver better have a jet pack on.

Plus, the horse who received the worst ride of all time in his last start is also returning in this race.

Sunriver is, at best, the third most interesting horse in this race.

saucon17 · #4 04-18-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Thank you. Why a thread about the overrated and unaccomplished Sunriver with nary a mention of the real story of this race? Diamond Stripes was the most exciting and promising late running 3YO in the country last fall. His race at the Meadowlands was exceptional ( I recommend watching the replay ) and if he comes back to his form from last year Sunriver better have a jet pack on.

Plus, the horse who received the worst ride of all time in his last start is also returning in this race.

Sunriver is, at best, the third most interesting horse in this race.

BTW justed watched the replay very impressive and his maiden victory was outstanding. He could do some damage this year if he stays healthy. This is the horse we should get excited about.

Are you talking about Raceland last race?

blackthroatedwind · #5 04-18-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by saucon17

BTW justed watched the replay very impressive and his maiden victory was outstanding. He could do some damage this year if he stays healthy. This is the horse we should get excited about.

Are you talking about Raceland last race?

Tastyville. Raceland is a roach.

paisjpq · #6 04-18-2007, 12:21 PM

Andy or saucon...was the pegasus run the night before JCGC day?

saucon17 · #7 04-18-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by paisjpq

Andy or saucon...was the pegasus run the night before JCGC day?

The race was Oct 6

blackthroatedwind · #8 04-18-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by paisjpq

Andy or saucon...was the pegasus run the night before JCGC day?

Yeah....the night we were there.

declansharbor · #9 04-18-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Thank you. Why a thread about the overrated and unaccomplished Sunriver with nary a mention of the real story of this race? Diamond Stripes was the most exciting and promising late running 3YO in the country last fall. His race at the Meadowlands was exceptional ( I recommend watching the replay ) and if he comes back to his form from last year Sunriver better have a jet pack on.

Plus, the horse who received the worst ride of all time in his last start is also returning in this race.

Sunriver is, at best, the third most interesting horse in this race.

Got squeezed at the gate, traveled in the 4-5 path the whole trip, and was much the best horse that race..In his lone clean start, he vied for the pace..In his other two starts he encountered some trouble leaving the gate. Where is he more comfortable? Is it near the lead or picking tired horses off?

NTamm1215 · #10 04-18-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

but I don't feel very strongly about him being any better than last year.

Looks like you've spent a day or two in the POINTGIVEN1985 school of strong opinions.

NT

Cajungator26 · #11 04-18-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Looks like you've spent a day or two in the POINTGIVEN1985 school of strong opinions.

NT

Well... Buffy asked for an opinion and I gave mine. If I was such a good student in PG's school of strong opinions, I would have added... I GUARANTEE he won't improve.

Buffymommy · #12 04-18-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Well... Buffy asked for an opinion and I gave mine. If I was such a good student in PG's school of strong opinions, I would have added... I GUARANTEE he won't improve.

You are entitled to your opinion.

NTamm1215 · #13 04-18-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Well... Buffy asked for an opinion and I gave mine. If I was such a good student in PG's school of strong opinions, I would have added... I GUARANTEE he won't improve.

Exactly...and you probably would have said that if all of Pletcher's handicap horses ran in the BC Classic none would be in the super.

NT