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05-08-2007, 05:25 PM
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 I tried too hard to beat a layup winner. Figured SOMEONE interesting would do some running, but it wasn't meant to be. She ran great, and galloped out strong. Had nice seats at the clubhouse turn and she hardly looked winded.
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05-08-2007, 05:39 PM
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05-08-2007, 05:44 PM
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but a great one runs next Friday 
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05-08-2007, 09:11 PM
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it's a shame that whenever it's mentioned that a filly might face off against colts, ruffian is brought up by someone!
why not mention genuine risk, or ouija board? lady's secret? winning colors? as tho the fact ruffian was facing a colt somehow increased the odds of a breakdown. how ridiculous--so much for using your head, emotional responses are always so much more interesting.
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05-08-2007, 10:05 PM
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I agree with that for the most part, when Go For Wand broke down it was a bit ironic (as well as very tragic) because she had been considered for the BCC and the owners opted for what they thought was a "softer" spot...unfortunately, they couldn't forsee what turned out to be a head-to-head duel all around the track with a talented and tough as nails older filly! The concern is always that when champion horses exert to the max they will run through warning pain often with tragic results, 12 furlongs will require max effort for this filly...I'm sorry but I'd wait for another spot!
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05-08-2007, 11:03 PM
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The time to do it was in the SA Derby. That was a golden opportunity. The next best time to do it will be after the TC in the Haskell or WV Derby. Something like that after the TC has watered down the ranks. Or in a race like the Ohio Derby. The Kentucky Derby would have been the shot at immortality. Not the Belmont. The Belmont is an irrelevant race nowdays. What would she prove by winning it? That she's the best 12f 3yo in the country? Who cares? I would rather prove that I'm competitive with the best 3yo's at a distance that matters. I would not run in the Belmont.
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05-09-2007, 08:42 AM
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And I hope Pletcher runs RtR in the Belmont!
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05-09-2007, 10:03 AM
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She doesn't have a lot more to prove against the fillies at this stage, I think it would be awesome to see her up against the boys in the Belmont. Wouldn't be the end of the world if she failed, and it would be unforgettable if she won.
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