The Carnival!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

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)

Aren't they saying that just incase?

Aren't they covering themselves AJ?

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Aren't they saying that just incase?

Aren't they covering themselves AJ?

no, because its true. Curlin probably has nothing to fear from that field if it was at equal weights and if it was THE target race, but it isn't.

If it wasn't for Familiar Territory I'd say Curlin would win even in workout mode. But that horse has ran particularily well on dirt at 10 furlongs and has a couple of recent races under his belt so he has a racing fitness edge over Curlin. His last race was in fast time and the rest of the field he beat was strung out badly. The horse looks sharp and although he is five he's only raced 10 times, mostly on turf.

To me a sharp horse with a big weight break can often beat a better horse.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

no, because its true. Curlin probably has nothing to fear from that field if it was at equal weights and if it was THE target race, but it isn't.

If it wasn't for Familiar Territory I'd say Curlin would win even in workout mode. But that horse has ran particularily well on dirt at 10 furlongs and has a couple of recent races under his belt so he has a racing fitness edge over Curlin. His last race was in fast time and the rest of the field he beat was strung out badly. The horse looks sharp and although he is five he's only raced 10 times, mostly on turf.

To me a sharp horse with a big weight break can often beat a better horse.

Okay. I get your point.

[ArlJim78]

Curlin wins in a handride, never really asked.
Familiar Territory Second
Jet Express third

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Curlin wins in a handride, never really asked.

Joy to the world.

[my miss storm cat]

Back around page 2 or 3, wasn't there a post by someone saying he would eat his hat if Hard Top won?

Bon Appetit!

Should have stuck with my sentimental guys in the contest.....

Thrilled for Doug getting R1!

[my miss storm cat]

I don't want to see the replay if he was hurt.....

Gharir... RF? What does that mean?