i read last night that street sense is about 50/50..

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

It's not based on nothing. Nafzger mentioned 5 possible races for Street Sense's next start. The KY Cup Classic, Super Derby, Mass Cap, Jockey Club Gold Cup or Hawthorne Gold Cup. He said he was leaning toward a race against elders and a 9 furlong race. Out of those 5, the Mass Cap and KY Cup Classic fit the criteria.

http://www.drf.com/news/article/87978.html

i hate when people stoop to using facts and logic in their arguments.

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

i hate when people stoop to using facts and logic in their arguments.

I hate it too. Not sure how that article or anything he says reasons out to 50-50 for the Mass Cap. Sounds like it is 1 in 5 at best. "Leaning" towards a race means absolutely nothing when dealing with horse trainers. Just sounds like he has no idea where he is going and he is throwing out races to see just how big of a bonus they are going to put together for him.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Hail2Reason

I hate it too. Not sure how that article or anything he says reasons out to 50-50 for the Mass Cap. Sounds like it is 1 in 5 at best. "Leaning" towards a race means absolutely nothing when dealing with horse trainers. Just sounds like he has no idea where he is going and he is throwing out races to see just how big of a bonus they are going to put together for him.

Which is why your post is entirely valid...La Downs has already put up a big bonus. I just don't see how the Super Derby for a million bucks is not his best option, especially considering there is a great chance it will have a stronger field than the MassCap. Realistically, with the Brooklyn on the 22nd and the Jockey Club Gold Cup a week later, the Ky Cup Classic and the Hawthorne Gold Cup, what kind of field will the MassCap get?

NT

P.S. I'm going to La Downs for the Super Derby, so I am biased in hoping Street Sense goes there.

[Danzig]

main point against the super derby is that nafzger said he'd like a run against older before the bcc.


wonder why? does it really matter?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Which is why your post is entirely valid...La Downs has already put up a big bonus. I just don't see how the Super Derby for a million bucks is not his best option, especially considering there is a great chance it will have a stronger field than the MassCap. Realistically, with the Brooklyn on the 22nd and the Jockey Club Gold Cup a week later, the Ky Cup Classic and the Hawthorne Gold Cup, what kind of field will the MassCap get?

NT

P.S. I'm going to La Downs for the Super Derby, so I am biased in hoping Street Sense goes there.

He's already been bought for a multi-million dollar stud deal, does purse size really matter at this point?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

He's already been bought for a multi-million dollar stud deal, does purse size really matter at this point?

I was referring to the assertion that someone made regarding Suffolk needing to increase the purse size in order to help lure Street Sense. Clearly, they have a huge target to reach.

NT