|
|
 |
|
|
|
#1
02-21-2008, 04:52 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Remember James McIngvale (Mattress Mac) who used to have horses with Baffert (and a lot of other trainers)? He used to want to call the shots--I think he once ran During in a sprint because he saw him win it "in a dream." Usually it just isn't smart for owners to get too proactive.
|
|
#2
02-21-2008, 04:54 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
He'll be fine.
8 days rest is plenty.
|
|
#3
02-21-2008, 05:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
He may be OK to run physically, but on paper this is easily the deepest and toughest field for a derby prep so far. Not sure why he would be so adament in running against this 12-horse field.
|
|
#4
02-21-2008, 06:29 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Also note that Anxious Ahmed is shoving Halo Jajib into this as well after Romans made it clear he was looking to the Lne's End after the OBS win 13 days ago...
__________________
All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
|
|
#5
02-21-2008, 08:17 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
http://www.facebook.com/cajungator26
|
|
#6
02-21-2008, 08:40 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
These are type of guys that are used to having anything and everything they want, at the snap of their fingers. Then when they get in a game that requires the patience of Job they lose their minds.
You would never see Bob Lewis making these kind of stupid decisions. You hire the best trainers and get out of thier way.
|
|
#7
02-21-2008, 09:32 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#8
02-21-2008, 11:26 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Z Humor is strategic move. In the money finish keeps another horse from gaining graded earnings. He may not win but could easily run in top 4 spots. Also, running back on less rest is very old school. I agree with earlier post here -- let's see if he actually gets in starting gate.
__________________
@wire2wirewin Turf Economist since 1974
|
|
#9
02-21-2008, 11:31 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
no shot ..........
|
|
#10
02-22-2008, 12:58 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
"I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'."
|
|
#11
02-22-2008, 09:49 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#12
02-22-2008, 09:56 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#13
02-22-2008, 10:14 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Maybe Zayat should get into harness racing. Then he could run all of his horses every week or two. He is probably not too big to even drive them himself...
|
|
#14
02-22-2008, 10:19 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#15
02-22-2008, 11:30 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
|
|
#16
02-23-2008, 12:10 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Strategic Move -- please read conditions
8 EIGHTH RACE STAKES
The 62nd Running of The Fountain of Youth Stakes $350,000 Guaranteed Grade II FOR THREE YEAR OLDS. By subscription of $350 each by Sunday February 10,2008 which shall accompany the nomination, $3,500 to pass the entry box and $3,500 additional to start, with $350,000 Guaranteed. The owner of the winner to receive $210,000, $70,000 to second, $35,000 to third, $15,000 to fourth,$10,500 to fifth and $7,000 to sixth. Supplemental nominations may be made on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at a fee of $9,000, which includes entry and starting fees. Weight: 122 lbs. Non-winners of $75,000 twice at a mile or over, allowed, 2 lbs.; $75,000 once at any distance or $50,000 at a mile or over, 4 lbs.; $40,000 at any distance or $24,000 twice at a mile or over, 6 lbs. Starters to named through the entry box on Thursday February 21,2008 by the usual time of closing. Horses finishing first, second or third in the Fountain of Youth Stakes will automatically be nominated to the Florida Derby. Trophy to winning Owner. This race will be limited to 14 Starters, with Also Eligible. (High Weights Preferred). (Total lifetime earnings will be used according to equibase to determine the order of preference of horses with equal weight). All fees shall be paid prior to the start of the race. Nominations Close Sunday, February 10, 2008 ONE MILE AND ONE EIGHTH 1. Finish first, second, or third receive nomination to Florida Derby -- this could block another horse or horses from entry in Florida Derby and potential graded earnings if horse with top 20 earnings finish in top 3 positions. 2. Race limited to 14 starters with preference to Total lifetime earnings -- again, block horse (or horses) from gaining graded earnings. If you are not in the race, you can't earn! 3. Cause trainer (or trainers) to move horse (or horses) to other venues where they are not familiar and may not succeed. These are plausible actions by big money owners and trainers to ensure that their horses -- a) do make Kentucky Derby starting gate and b) that late bloomers can't accumulate sufficient earnings to supplant lesser horses. Yes, top 20 graded earners are ELIGIBLE to start. Who final 20 are is what is being sorted out as first Saturday in May approaches.
__________________
@wire2wirewin Turf Economist since 1974
|
|
#17
02-22-2008, 05:36 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
@TimeformUSfigs
|
|
#18
02-22-2008, 08:54 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
well,he only ran a half mile in that last race so at least he shouldn't be tired
|
|
#20
02-23-2008, 09:13 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Me and PP at Lanes End
|
Hybrid Mode
