Hard Spun & Belmont Distance

Under the assumption that Rags isn't going...it's either Hard Spun or Curlin. None of the other "contenders" on the list have proven they can beat these two.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Under the assumption that Rags isn't going...it's either Hard Spun or Curlin. None of the other "contenders" on the list have proven they can beat these two.

Because I don't think some of the other "contenders" have faced them.

Why do you say Rags has a shot? She hasn't faced them before? Has she even faced boys before?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

Why do you say Rags has a shot?

Pedigree says so.

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

She hasn't faced them before? Has she even faced boys before?

No, but once again, her pedigree says so and talent wise, she's got just as much there. (IMO.)

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

Because I don't think some of the other "contenders" have faced them.

Why do you say Rags has a shot? She hasn't faced them before? Has she even faced boys before?

She's shown more ability than any of the other contenders. I think she could easily run top 3, even have a shot at winning. She's improved off of every race.

[tycharles01]

I am liking

WildCrazyGuy right now!! Hopefully 10/1??

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by tycharles01

I am liking

WildCrazyGuy right now!! Hopefully 10/1??

To quote btw.....where is his fast race?
I think he will be overbet because he came wide at CD and looked like he was gaining a ton of ground, when in fact he simply passed a bunch of tired horses. That race disguises the fact that in both the La Derby, and the Fl Derby he made up no ground whatsoever despite the fact that they went a half in :46.2 in front of him in both races. I don't think he has much of a chance. He doesn't have a great 12f pedigree and doesn't seem to have much of anything going for him really.
The filly seems like the most likely winner to me at this point, but again, without knowing the exact composition of the field, it is difficult to say for sure.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

She's shown more ability than any of the other contenders. I think she could easily run top 3, even have a shot at winning. She's improved off of every race.

I liked her in the Oaks, but I can't remember what her PPs looked like. So I won't comment on that as my brain is fried from the heat today. I just don't think she has a shot at winning. Hitting the board? Maybe.

Like I said these are just my original thoughts on this race. Once it shapes up I will more than likely change my opinions. I am fickle that way.

Although, Tizzy is probably going to be my pick.

[Danzig]

hard spun is bred for 12f...of course his running style may or may not be conducive to the distance, but i'd put his chances up there ahead of much of the field.

the top three in the derby finished in the top three in the preakness. since one of them isn't going saturday, let's go with the fourth in the derby....