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[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by jaripeo

I think is a fix race........ Curlin must shine on

[my miss storm cat]

For those who can't get enough of Curlin, picture of him with Poncho.....

http://www.emiratesracing.com/era/index.cfm

[Linny]

That was heading into the paddock to school. Gotodubai and I spoke this moring. He said Curlin was as relaxed and well behaved in the paddock and gate schooling as any horse he's seen. He looks great, in good weight with a gleaming coat.

http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/b...nny999/Curlin/

[my miss storm cat]

Nice pictures.

I hope Familiar Territory looks good too.

[my miss storm cat]

Form comments, UAE Oaks, from our friends at the ERA...

http://www.emiratesracing.com/era/Ne...?ContentID=543

[Borntorun]

Hi,
Heard Asmussen last night on HRTV, does not sound like they are going to do anything more than give Curlin a hand ride around the track. He emphasized the goal is the World Cup. Looked at the PPs and have to give Familiar Territory a great chance at winning. 3rd off the layoff, proven at the distance vs. large fields, I'll play him to win, although I do not think I'll get 4/1, hope I get at least 5/2 though.

http://www.churchilldowns.com/news/r...%202.28.08.pdf

[my miss storm cat]

Yeah I hope FT wins.

edit - I mean I reeeeeallly want Imperialista but I don't think he's got a shot here. FT does though.....

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Swallow Star (gotta love that name ) is scratched from the Oaks.....

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Borntorun

Hi,
Heard Asmussen last night on HRTV, does not sound like they are going to do anything more than give Curlin a hand ride around the track. He emphasized the goal is the World Cup. Looked at the PPs and have to give Familiar Territory a great chance at winning. 3rd off the layoff, proven at the distance vs. large fields, I'll play him to win, although I do not think I'll get 4/1, hope I get at least 5/2 though.

http://www.churchilldowns.com/news/r...%202.28.08.pdf

yes this is only a workout for Curlin, not the goal, so its really not wise to bet on him, also considering the weights (Familiar Territory gets 14 lbs off his sharp win two weeks ago)