This isn't going to die, quite yet

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Sorry DrugS I had to go to work. After the Derby I thought the 3 best horses in the race ran 1-2-3. I wasn't sure in which order I would rank them, but I thought they were the top 3. I thought the same thing after the Preakness. Rags proved Saturday she belongs in the top 3 now, with Hard Spun dropping into 4th.

Me personally, and I will admit I'm a bit biased towards Street Sense would rank Street Sense 1, Curlin 2, Rags 3 and Hard Spun 4. I am in no way trying to diminish what Rags just accomplished, as she is a wonderful filly. She had the worst of it Saturday and beat Curlin straight up. I just think if they get a chance to race again I think Curlin gets her measure, and I think Street Sense is better than both of them. Hard Spun is in danger of losing 4 to either Tiago or The Green Monkey.

What do you say Sporty Fans!!??









I agree.











Crinkle

Trash can

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I still don't want to answer my own question....I have no problems posting about sock stories....but I really don't want to hear about some imaginary bias I supposedly have against a certain horse again.

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I still don't want to answer my own question....I have no problems posting about sock stories....but I really don't want to hear about some imaginary bias I supposedly have against a certain horse again.

You also failed to mention Jazil .



He and the other one make your ratings completely useless.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

the great Jazil?

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

the great Jazil?

Yes...the winner of last years Belmont and also a faster time than the great Wench to Riches.




I have no favorite in this years crop...they all have disappointed me.








My raccoons are in attack mode!!

An intruder has been found!

[slotdirt]

Only thing I would say in defense of Larry Jones is that Hard Spun was all over the place in the front stretch. I think he went from the four path to the rail back to the outside all before they hit the first turn...and he wasn't even going around horses. The ride was curious to say the least.

[ninetoone]

I agree with Jones on one point...the clocks in jockeys heads are not what they used to be. As for the ride he got in the Belmont from Gomez...it's Karma baby!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Only thing I would say in defense of Larry Jones is that Hard Spun was all over the place in the front stretch. I think he went from the four path to the rail back to the outside all before they hit the first turn...and he wasn't even going around horses. The ride was curious to say the least.

Very curious. Felt bad for the horse, honestly.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'd like to hear more sock stories as well, or at least the shampoo bottle story I have heard mentioned.

When the time is right.....

[Bobby Fischer]

Watch the replay from the gate into the first turn.

Gomez turned down the inside and the lead going into the first turn.

He could have rated a slow 50second half on the lead or he could have changed the dynamics of the race and set a 48 half.

Probably 4th best regardless.

Beyond the start and pace decision:
On light viewing Gomez appeared to do a pretty good job of rating Hard Spun. In a quick look, I didn't see obvious signs of the horse fighting the jockey. If that is the case overall it wasn't the worst ride in history. If however Hard Spun never settled into a pace and actually fought Gomez all the way around then yes overall terrible ride.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

OOOOOOOOOO

Well played. I just gave Sniper your phone number, that's cool right?

Did you?

I sent him directions to his place.

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Did you?

I sent him directions to his place.

My raccoons have been put on high alert.

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Fixed that for you.

Quite possibly the nerdy post of the year.

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

OOOOOOOOOO

Well played. I just gave Sniper your phone number, that's cool right?

Thank you.




And it's fine.....in fact he just called shreiking at the top of his lungs.

I just kept laughing and saying "doo-dah!"..which made him all the madder.









Oh by the way.













I gave your number to Uncly Trust.