Digger?!?! Bad news for Hard Spun

[philcski]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I can see where you are coming from but I disagree. For what it is worth (nothing) he did pass everyone on the runout after the Preakness. That doesn't seem like a tired horse to me. Just a slow horse that needs 12 furlongs before the rest of the field comes back to him.

If CQ wins the Belmont I will strip down to my boxers and attempt to join Pletcher in the win photo!

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by philcski

If CQ wins the Belmont I will strip down to my boxers and attempt to join Pletcher in the win photo!

How about just attempting to join Asmussen in the win photo if he runs second?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

How about just attempting to join Asmussen in the win photo if he runs second?

Even better, how about campaigning for the mount on Digger if CQ even runs?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by philcski

Even better, how about campaigning for the mount on Digger if CQ even runs?

Angel already turned them down. Go for it.

[blackthroatedwind]

I think we've seen Circular Quay's last race.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think we've seen Circular Quay's last race.

If he doesn't go in the Belmont then they might as well. He is way too slow to sprint and will never see another pace setup like the pissing match speed duel in the Hopeful.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

If he doesn't go in the Belmont then they might as well. He is way too slow to sprint and will never see another pace setup like the pissing match speed duel in the Hopeful.

I can't imagine that Circular Quay would be unable to EVER find another fast-paced sprint race where the half goes in 44 and change and the front-runners start coming back to him.

NT

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think we've seen Circular Quay's last race.

Have you heard that somewhere or is it speculation? I'm wondering because that is a bit of a common opinion.

NT

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Have you heard that somewhere or is it speculation? I'm wondering because that is a bit of a common opinion.

NT

I do not have the luxury that some do of repeating unfounded rumors and I never repeat things I know in confidence.

Other than the Cigar Mile and King's Bishop, I doubt there is really a Grade 1 left for Circular Quay to win, and considering Coolmore's operation, with breeding dollars of the utmost importance, I don't see why they would risk devaluing a horse who has very little upside potential.

They took a shot in the Preakness, as it was really the only choice other than the Met Mile ( where he may well have been competitive ), in an attempt to increase his value. Sure, they can throw him in the Belmont and pray, but otherwise I doubt they will risk exposing him anymore.

[ELA]

This entire situation is getting preposterous. I am not at all referring to Digger running and Street Sense not running. With the exception of this BB, I see people indicting, condemning and ripping apart Tafel -- he is ruining the business, he is not a sportsman, and the like. I also see people justifying running Digger and making the owner out to be the "true" sportsman.

The complete lack of class, the naiveté, and the out and out BS never ceases to amaze me.

Eric

[philcski]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Angel already turned them down. Go for it.

Program Changes:
"Digger, 49 pounds over"