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[Kasept]

8th (3:49) Whirlaway S.

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $100,000

1 Roman Emperor Rose J 118 L
2 Barrier Reef Garcia Alan 116 L
3 Cave's Valley Pino M G 122 L
4 Apple Special Castillo O O 120 L
5 Texas Wildcatter Arroyo N Jr 118 L
6 Sonic Boom Cedeno C 118 L
7 Spanky Fischbein Elliott S 116 L

[blackthroatedwind]

They should advertise it as " Coming soon, to a track near you, a bunch of $50K claimers. "


Except, of course, Barrier Reef.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

They should advertise it as " Coming soon, to a track near you, a bunch of $50K claimers. "


Except, of course, Barrier Reef.

I don't know how sarcastic you're being but I don't see Cave's Valley or Roman Emperor as 50k claimers. The opportunistic Spanky Fischbein who will most likely be exposed on Saturday could be headed for a tag.

I really liked Barrier Reef in the Count Fleet and while he gave up a bunch of ground to the place and show runners I'm skeptical of just how good he really is.

NT

[blackthroatedwind]

He needs to settle in the back and make one run. I may have been wrong about him, and he may be mediocre, but I would like to take one more chance.

There seems to be ample pace in here and hopefully the track will be reasonably fair.

Spanky Fishburn is a NY Bred, which may spare him from claiming races, but I will withhold judgement on the others.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

He needs to settle in the back and make one run. I may have been wrong about him, and he may be mediocre, but I would like to take one more chance.

I still don't see what it is that you (and others) see in Barrier Reef. I didn't understand it before the Count Fleet, and I certainly don't understand it after that race. To me he seems very likely to be headed to those $50,000 claiming races you mentioned earlier, and I don't give him much of a chance here at all.

[blackthroatedwind]

I've been wrong before....often in fact.

We'll see. I haven't even finished looking at the race.

[NTamm1215]

Personally I like Cave's Valley. Hate to be Captain Obvious as I'm certain he'll be the favorite but the Delta Jackpot was a very strong race and the amount of ground he gave up during the first seven furlongs of the race went a long way towards contributing to his disastrous finish. While the Delaware figures certainly have to be heavily scrutinized it does seem like he's run fast enough to win a race like this. The pace scenario just may set up OK because if Pino lets Spanky go and tries to stalk we could see a repeat of the Count Fleet with Cave's Valley taking on the Giant Moon role.

The problem that I have with Barrier Reef was that while his maiden win was undeniably impressive it seems like he ran the same caliber race again in the Count Fleet and was soundly beaten. He probably should be in an n1x since that condition is still available to him but again he is in a stakes race. He has talent, that's undeniable, but he has to move forward.

Just my $.02.

NT

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by miraja2

I still don't see what it is that you (and others) see in Barrier Reef. I didn't understand it before the Count Fleet, and I certainly don't understand it after that race. To me he seems very likely to be headed to those $50,000 claiming races you mentioned earlier, and I don't give him much of a chance here at all.

Wait, what I meant was.......

[Dunbar]

5-1, very nice call on Barrier Reef, btWind.

--Dunbar

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Wait, what I meant was.......

lol

you've been hanging around with my son, eh? one of his favorite sayings...

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

They should advertise it as " Coming soon, to a track near you, a bunch of $50K claimers. "


Except, of course, Barrier Reef.

$50k may be kind for the 4,5, and 6 post.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

They should advertise it as " Coming soon, to a track near you, a bunch of $50K claimers. "


Except, of course, Barrier Reef.

I agree, but at this point, shouldn't we be rolling out the welcome mat for 50K
claimers?

[pmacdaddy]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

They should advertise it as " Coming soon, to a track near you, a bunch of $50K claimers. "


Except, of course, Barrier Reef.

Good call on Barrier Reef! That was quite the stretch run. I cashed nice Win bet and have some good life in DD's. Could not piece the pick4 together however...

[blackthroatedwind]

Thanks. That was nice.

The Pick-4 was VERY tough. I didn't even play. And I definitely wouldn't be alive if I did.

[justindew]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The Pick-4 was VERY tough. I didn't even play. And I definitely wouldn't be alive if I did.

Because of suicide or an angry bookie?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by justindew

Because of suicide or an angry bookie?

Right now I'm a little more disappointed because I bet Fast Iz A Turtle who just ran second at 62-1.

[pmacdaddy]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Right now I'm a little more disappointed because I bet Fast Iz A Turtle who just ran second at 62-1.

Damn, I had DD with Strummer. Surprised it paid $128 on $2. Wish a played and Exacta withthe Turtle. Have to admit had him as an "X"....

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Right now I'm a little more disappointed because I bet Fast Iz A Turtle who just ran second at 62-1.

so, suicide then??