Flower Bowl Invitational

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

I think that means it was good. and I agree, it was a great ride. Was a good race also, matter of fact all three Grade 1's that day were real good, at least excitement wise

It was honestly one of the very few rides that absolutely made the difference between winning and losing. A great ride.

[dalakhani]

I just dont think My Typhoon wants to go this far. She may be classy enough to hang on for a piece but i will be playing against her in this spot.

I think the footing will be a big factor. Its hard to say what Wait a while will do if it is yielding.

Looking at the form, Massuese looked interesting and I imagine she will be a nice price.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I just dont think My Typhoon wants to go this far. She may be classy enough to hang on for a piece but i will be playing against her in this spot.

I think the footing will be a big factor. Its hard to say what Wait a while will do if it is yielding.

Looking at the form, Massuese looked interesting and I imagine she will be a nice price.

I wouldn't worry about the turf being anything other than firm. Even if we get some rain, which is iffy, there has been virtually none for quite a long while.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't worry about the turf being anything other than firm. Even if we get some rain, which is iffy, there has been virtually none for quite a long while.

Does massuesse have a shot at a piece in your opinion? What do you think her odds will be?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Does massuesse have a shot at a piece in your opinion? What do you think her odds will be?

I guess she will be around 10-1.

I don't like her at all. I guess she should get a decent trip with her stalking ability but I honestly don't think she's good enough. I agree with you about My Typhoon, and also think Wait A While is the horse to beat, but frankly would rather use Hostess at twice the price as Masseuse.

I thought the only possibilities besides Wait A While were, realistically, Alexander Tango, Argentina ( who seems unable to win ) and maybe Royal Highness.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I guess she will be around 10-1.

I don't like her at all. I guess she should get a decent trip with her stalking ability but I honestly don't think she's good enough. I agree with you about My Typhoon, and also think Wait A While is the horse to beat, but frankly would rather use Hostess at twice the price as Masseuse.

I thought the only possibilities besides Wait A While were, realistically, Alexander Tango, Argentina ( who seems unable to win ) and maybe Royal Highness.

thank you for the reply. I think Alexander Tango is a cut below based on her converted timeform and last out beyer. Argentina, as you say, always seems unable to win. Royal Highness certainly has a shot and the only other horse would be Rosinka-4 straight wins is hard to ignore.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

thank you for the reply. I think Alexander Tango is a cut below based on her converted timeform and last out beyer. Argentina, as you say, always seems unable to win. Royal Highness certainly has a shot and the only other horse would be Rosinka-4 straight wins is hard to ignore.

I think Rosinka is all dressed up with nowhere to go. The perfect set-ups stop here. Mauralakana ran a much better race when second to her last time.

As for Alexander Tango....I could argue both sides. However, since I have problems with turf speed figures, and think trips and come home times are of the utmost importance, I tend to think she ran exceptionally well. It's almost as though she was in a different race than everyone else. While the leaders were dawdling along on the front end, she was last, and wide all the way around. Yet, against all logic, she mowed them down, getting her final three furlongs in roughly 33 3/5 while racing wide. Pretty impressive if you ask me. It's not as though anyone else gained any perceptable ground in the race.

But, I can also understand someone who takes the other side that it was a slow race full of mediocrities. And, I could also reasonably defend that position. I just don't ultimately feel that way.