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Old 03-04-2008, 04:03 PM
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Why are you conceding the race to Grasshopper? I'm not saying he isn't the likeliest winner but what if he doesn't get the same perfect trip he got last time?
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:05 PM
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and how will you beat daytona . solis is not the answer.......
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:09 PM
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Daytona looks too good to be true.
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:11 PM
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tha tagg runner may do it ..
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:17 PM
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tha tagg runner may do it ..
He or Proudinsky are the logical other horses. Not a very compelling field that's for sure.
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:22 PM
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buffalo man... pyro is not a lock.
grasshopper and indian blessing are
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:27 PM
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mag graduate ..2nd off the layoff first blinks..take it to the bank..and prado..
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Old 03-05-2008, 07:51 AM
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He or Proudinsky are the logical other horses. Not a very compelling field that's for sure.
that's my pick...
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Old 03-05-2008, 08:21 AM
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What do you guys think the odds will be on Circular Quay in the NOH come post time?

I hope I don't get suckered into betting on him because the odds seem favorable....but I probably will.

I frequently seem to find reasons to play this horse when no person in their right mind would do so.
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Old 03-04-2008, 05:27 PM
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Why are you conceding the race to Grasshopper? I'm not saying he isn't the likeliest winner but what if he doesn't get the same perfect trip he got last time?
Re: Grasshopper, Because I think he will improve 2nd off the layoff so I am expecting a better performance, and he is essentially facing the same horses, except Magna, who won't win.

Re: Daytona, what do you mean too good to be true, and Hooves, Solis will single-handily get this horse beat. Look at what he did when Solis DID ride him, completely different running style and horse. The horse I like in this race is Proudinsky. I don't think 1 mile is his game and he should appreciate the return to 9 furlongs, plus the addition of Gomez. Plus, do you really think they are going to let Daytona go again, I really think SOMEONE is going to go with him, especially because Solis will try and put a hammer lock on him...

And for the record, I am not hammering Solis, he has improved dramatically recently and has been riding well, I just don't think his style fits this horse.
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:35 AM
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Why are you conceding the race to Grasshopper? I'm not saying he isn't the likeliest winner but what if he doesn't get the same perfect trip he got last time?
I am NOW off Grasshopper. You are right about his trip last time, and the fact is that there are multiple horses in this race that are technically faster then him (TG wise).

Brass Hat and Silver Lord are the plays IMO.
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:47 AM
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I am NOW off Grasshopper. You are right about his trip last time, and the fact is that there are multiple horses in this race that are technically faster then him (TG wise).

Brass Hat and Silver Lord are the plays IMO.

I guess he can't lose now.

The problem with the race is the lack of speed, which will obviously help Silver Lord, and hurt Brass Hat, but also it works in Grasshopper's favor as he can stalk Silver Lord and he is a solid grinder type.

Honestly, and maybe I just have no feel for these races, I couldn't make a solid case for anyone ouside the favorites in the four stakes I looked at.

With the torrential rain in NY, it was absolutely pouring tonight, tomorrow feels like pretty much a pass for me.
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:52 AM
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I guess he can't lose now.

The problem with the race is the lack of speed, which will obviously help Silver Lord, and hurt Brass Hat, but also it works in Grasshopper's favor as he can stalk Silver Lord and he is a solid grinder type.

Honestly, and maybe I just have no feel for these races, I couldn't make a solid case for anyone ouside the favorites in the four stakes I looked at.

With the torrential rain in NY, it was absolutely pouring tonight, tomorrow feels like pretty much a pass for me.
CAN'T LOSE, so true....

IMO, Proudinsky is worth a play. I am telling ya, they are going to pound Daytona and Solis will **** it up.
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:55 AM
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CAN'T LOSE, so true....

IMO, Proudinsky is worth a play. I am telling ya, they are going to pound Daytona and Solis will **** it up.

If I worried about jockeys screwing it up when I bet I would never bet. People will blame Solis if Daytona loses but I highly doubt he will have anything to do with it.
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Old 03-08-2008, 12:59 AM
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It looks like a chalky day...
















































that means bombs will fly. It never fails. I'll say it'll be some locals to blow things up.
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Old 03-08-2008, 01:00 AM
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You may be right Pillow.....but I can't see any bombs so if they win I won't have them.

Thus.....passeana.
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