The "Watching KNS" thread

Scav · #1 01-29-2008, 02:51 PM

Just couldn't get clear and actually run....never could stretch her legs until the end....

10 might come down

hurricanefrank · #2 01-29-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

Just couldn't get clear and actually run....never could stretch her legs until the end....

10 might come down

KNS needs a new pilot.

MISTERGEE · #3 01-29-2008, 02:56 PM

not for anything guys but the horse ran fantastic i think, but the jock is another thing. i know it is easy to blame the jock but i would only use homeister on a horse that would either drag her to the front or stalk up close on the outside. the combo of ward and averil is very hard to beat though. your horse showed alot today

jwkniska · #4 01-29-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

Just couldn't get clear and actually run....never could stretch her legs until the end....

10 might come down

I saw that coming when they were going down the backstretch... boxed in and couldn't break free from it.

Riot · #5 01-29-2008, 02:59 PM

I thought she looked pretty good down there - two off the rail, stayed in touch just off the pace. She was clear at the head of the stretch, but the ten came over and crowded the seven into her, then she had to get out around the 10. Rosie rode good.

declansharbor · #6 01-29-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jwkniska

I saw that coming when they were going down the backstretch... boxed in and couldn't break free from it.

Not to mention that she ran evenly the whole way around. Her signature late burst was just not there today. If there was any doubt as to who the winner would be, those questions were answered on the backstretch, approaching the turn with the 10 making her sweeping move like that. Everyone else was vieing for second.

jwkniska · #7 01-29-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by declansharbor

Not to mention that she ran evenly the whole way around. Her signature late burst was just not there today. If there was any doubt as to who the winner would be, those questions were answered on the backstretch, approaching the turn with the 10 making her sweeping move like that. Everyone else was vieing for second.

I agree, nobody was beating the 10 today.

pmacdaddy · #8 01-29-2008, 03:03 PM

Another game effort for Dee Tee.

Wish we avoided the dead heat, but she looked good.

Hoping to fly to Tampa for next one! Homefully we get a field more like last time...

Riot · #9 01-29-2008, 03:07 PM

I think KNS closing kick was there, she and the 10 started at the same time coming off the turn, but after 4 strides KNS had to interrupt and go out when the 10-7 came in on her. Bad racing luck. 7 fell back, then KNS had to go outside the 10 to get clear and restart. The margin between them pretty much stayed the same as they both hit their best. Good race, 10 won, finishing strong.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #10 01-29-2008, 03:11 PM

lets face facts she was in tough today..and ran well.. but..her win spot was last time out.....great try..

Riot · #11 01-29-2008, 03:15 PM

This is why I love turf racing - so much happens in the last 2 furlongs!

Thanks to Chuck, team DT, and Rosie for a great effort!

Many Others · #12 01-29-2008, 03:06 PM

just watched the head-on KNS coulda thrown in the towel after the jostling there, almost thought for a split second was gonna, but didn't - tough little filly, was a very very game effort - congrats to the winner and to us for our deadheat third, and we still get to keep our condition, yes !!

SniperSB23 · #13 01-29-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by declansharbor

Not to mention that she ran evenly the whole way around. Her signature late burst was just not there today. If there was any doubt as to who the winner would be, those questions were answered on the backstretch, approaching the turn with the 10 making her sweeping move like that. Everyone else was vieing for second.

Her late burst wasn't there because she was racing against much better horses. That 10 wins that race 99 times out of 100. Running third was a very good performance here and likely another career best performance.

stonegossard · #14 01-29-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

Just couldn't get clear and actually run....never could stretch her legs until the end....

10 might come down

10 might come down ?

What race were you watching ?

Problem with Homeister is she isnt an aggressive rider. Put a better jock on the horse and next time out ya might get to the winners circle. That being said nobody was beating the winner.

tiggerv · #15 01-29-2008, 03:02 PM

The 10 definitely came over but certainly not enough to come down.

KnS definitely doesn't run her best until she gets open and away from traffic. I would argue she needs to be placed out wide in the last turn even if it means giving up ground to get that late kick started earlier. I think she can duplicate the same trip the 10 had.

Benny Leger · #16 01-29-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggerv

The 10 definitely came over but certainly not enough to come down.

KnS definitely doesn't run her best until she gets open and away from traffic. I would argue she needs to be placed out wide in the last turn even if it means giving up ground to get that late kick started earlier. I think she can duplicate the same trip the 10 had.

I agree...That's the trip I'm looking for as her best chance to win. The 10 started her run earlier, and was able to sustain it without traffic problems. All in all another great job by Chuck and Team Dee Tee. Man, this is fun isn't it.

Scav · #17 01-29-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stonegossard

10 might come down ?

What race were you watching ?

Problem with Homeister is she isnt an aggressive rider. Put a better jock on the horse and next time out ya might get to the winners circle. That being said nobody was beating the winner.

Did you not see the 10 bump and drift into the 7, watch the head on. I should have stated, it might get looked at instead of come down but whatever....I was surprised they didn't at least look at it

pointman · #18 01-29-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

Did you not see the 10 bump and drift into the 7, watch the head on. I should have stated, it might get looked at instead of come down but whatever....I was surprised they didn't at least look at it

Scav, I agree. It should have at least been looked at. Would love to see this girl get a clear trip, still not sure that she was better than the 10. But the 10 definitely came in. Doubt it was enough to take her down, but was enough to have an effect on KNS' trip.

Scav · #19 01-29-2008, 04:46 PM

She isn't beating the 10 today, even with the ride that the 10 got, which was less then fluid

#20 01-29-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

She isn't beating the 10 today, even with the ride that the 10 got, which was less then fluid

I would switch runs with the 10.
A little rough at first, but nice relaxing
ride on the backstretch, being clear and running
easily without horses on both sides is a luxury
for that amount of ground.