Rags to Riches/Belmont try?

[ArlJim78]

I think it's kinda foolish to try to beat Rags here. Anything can happen but she is quite the beast.

I can see, just as the whole world does, how veryone thinks Rags to Riches is. I've seen two of her races, yet those races were her's before they started. They set up perfect for her. I can't see her as dominating this field, in fact I believe her stable mate is going to beat her. Cotton Blossom is going to run huge. She's sitting on a big one, her Oaklawn race was extremely good. Johnny V proved once again he's a slightly above average jockey, not one of the best.... Dreaming of Anna and Mistical Plan also have big chances, as long as they decide not to tear each other to pieces on the front, this race is paceless. Rags doesn't have chumps to run by this time around. These 3 gals will definitely make her work for it.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by jdm

I can see, just as the whole world does, how veryone thinks Rags to Riches is. I've seen two of her races, yet those races were her's before they started. They set up perfect for her. I can't see her as dominating this field, in fact I believe her stable mate is going to beat her. Cotton Blossom is going to run huge. She's sitting on a big one, her Oaklawn race was extremely good. Johnny V proved once again he's a slightly above average jockey, not one of the best.... Dreaming of Anna and Mistical Plan also have big chances, as long as they decide not to tear each other to pieces on the front, this race is paceless. Rags doesn't have chumps to run by this time around. These 3 gals will definitely make her work for it.

huh? are you serious? I thinking you're dreaming.
Can you explain what set-up so well in RTR's races, so much so that the races were hers before they started? How is 5wide on both turns a great set-up?

I hear she's amazing. So i'm expecting her to run 5th.

[herkhorse]

I may be nuts but I like swift temper to hit the board or at least the super

[ddthetide]

looks like wet track today. think i'll change my picks abit.
i'll use High Again, won at the distance and on a wet track. Swift Temper 4th at the distance and won on a wet track.
i'll use them with Octave and Cash Included.

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

huh? are you serious? I thinking you're dreaming.
Can you explain what set-up so well in RTR's races, so much so that the races were hers before they started? How is 5wide on both turns a great set-up?

pace collapsed inside her and horses weren't very talented.

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by jdm

pace collapsed inside her and horses weren't very talented.

I can appreciate the effort to beat a big favorite, but the reality is that this filly lays over the field and will only lose if Gomez blows it.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by jdm

pace collapsed inside her and horses weren't very talented.

umm, you might want to get some better pace information, and learn to watch races a little better. The pace was normal in those CA races. Also it wasn't so much that the other horses weren't talented, they just weren't nearly as talented as RTR. Hopefully you caught todays race because I think it should leave no doubt in your mind.

You said RTR wouldn't dominate, she crushed the field.
You said Cotton Blossom would run huge, she staggered home ninth.

[ddthetide]

i WAS playing to beat rags. i played 2-4-8-14 exbx. at the VERY LAST minute, i played ex 11w/2-4-8-14. saved me in the 10th race.

6th and 10th race ex's were the only two i cashed all day.

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

umm, you might want to get some better pace information, and learn to watch races a little better. The pace was normal in those CA races. Also it wasn't so much that the other horses weren't talented, they just weren't nearly as talented as RTR. Hopefully you caught todays race because I think it should leave no doubt in your mind.

You said RTR wouldn't dominate, she crushed the field.
You said Cotton Blossom would run huge, she staggered home ninth.

Sure did, very nice run by the winner. My selections didn't pan out. Oh well. Congrats

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

umm, you might want to get some better pace information, and learn to watch races a little better. The pace was normal in those CA races. Also it wasn't so much that the other horses weren't talented, they just weren't nearly as talented as RTR. Hopefully you caught todays race because I think it should leave no doubt in your mind.

You said RTR wouldn't dominate, she crushed the field.
You said Cotton Blossom would run huge, she staggered home ninth.

Blossom staggered home again on Saturday as well. I guess I'll keep trying to learn how to handicap, please send me a copy of your book.