Arlington's Saturday Card - DRF Contest

[Scav]

Originally Posted by NoChanceToDance

Can somebody tell me if Eat Pie runs for Mark Wallace? and, if so, what is the race like (quality wise)?

Thanks in advance.

He is entered in the 10th, probably will be 5th favorite, field of 11

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by Scav

He is entered in the 10th, probably will be 5th favorite, field of 11

That trip across the Atlantic must do some strange things. she was a filly when she left anyway

Seriously, thanks for that.

She was only beaten about 3 lengths in the Cherry Hinton and at the time it looked like a strong renewal.

[Scav]

This is not just a good card, it is a GREAT CARD. And, my arch nemesis, SHANE LAVIOLETTE, is no where to be seen.

[miraja2]

What do you guys think of the other "Dreaming of" horse, Dreaming of Liz, in the tenth? I can't make up my mind. Her last race was certainly impressive, she has been training like a monster, and her pedigree (particularly the dam-side) seems to indicate that stretching out a bit won't be a huge problem.
On the other hand, she is making a big jump in class while stretching out against stakes-tested fillies like Wonderful Luck. The fact that she is coming from way out there in post 11 seems problematic too.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by miraja2

What do you guys think of the other "Dreaming of" horse, Dreaming of Liz, in the tenth? I can't make up my mind. Her last race was certainly impressive, she has been training like a monster, and her pedigree (particularly the dam-side) seems to indicate that stretching out a bit won't be a huge problem.
On the other hand, she is making a big jump in class while stretching out against stakes-tested fillies like Wonderful Luck. The fact that she is coming from way out there in post 11 seems problematic too.

I would totally throw out the post issue -- on the long stretch in those one turn mile races at Arlington, being outside can be a huge advantage with over a half mile to get position. I'd rather have her out in the clear than boxed in down near the rail with her position chosen for her by the other riders instead of her own.

I think she's got a HUGE shot, her first race was pretty decent when you look at where the winner went next, and her pedigree sure makes it seem like this mile will be even better for her than her previous starts.

I'd also be surprised if she doesn't go favored.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I would totally throw out the post issue -- on the long stretch in those one turn mile races at Arlington, being outside can be a huge advantage with over a half mile to get position. I'd rather have her out in the clear than boxed in down near the rail with her position chosen for her by the other riders instead of her own.

I think she's got a HUGE shot, her first race was pretty decent when you look at where the winner went next, and her pedigree sure makes it seem like this mile will be even better for her than her previous starts.

I'd also be surprised if she doesn't go favored.

No way she is favored in that race, not a chance. If she is, i might play the race for real and not just the contest

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Scav

No way she is favored in that race, not a chance. If she is, i might play the race for real and not just the contest

She's 4-1 on the morning line from the best connections on the ground. She's Marcus Hersh's Best Bet of the Day, there's an article about her in the DRF and her stablemate's going in the race prior.

I think she's going to be the favorite.

NT

[ndjake]

Mandatories are 3,5,6,8,9,10. 3 turf and 3 all weather. Hope the rains don't ruin the turf races. I know they picked the 6th because it is one of the stakes but a six horse race with two odds-on favorites doesnt seem like the best choice especially when several other full field races were carded. The non mandatories start with race 3 at Belmont and Turfway and race 4 at calder along with the other 5 AP races of course.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by ndjake

Mandatories are 3,5,6,8,9,10. 3 turf and 3 all weather. Hope the rains don't ruin the turf races. I know they picked the 6th because it is one of the stakes but a six horse race with two odds-on favorites doesnt seem like the best choice especially when several other full field races were carded. The non mandatories start with race 3 at Belmont and Turfway and race 4 at calder along with the other 5 AP races of course.

I agree about the 6th, that is a garbage selection. Maybe they see it as contentious.

Mandatory races:
Arlington Park races 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10

Optional races:
Arlington Park races 1, 2, 4, 7, 11
Belmont Park races 3-10
Calder Race Course races 4-13
Turfway Park races 3-10