3/16 (OP): Honeybee (Gr. III) with Eight Belles

ArlJim78 · #1 03-16-2008, 05:31 PM

I don't think it was a bad effort for Pure Clan, coming off the bench with a runstyle that does not fair well at Oaklawn. A couple of nice fillies right there.

Hoist Her Flag · #2 03-16-2008, 05:43 PM

Yes A solid crop of fillies, Bsharpsonata, Country Star, Golden Doc A and Ariege, and Proud Spell are nice as well. We should have a very competitive Oaks.

smuthg · #3 03-16-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I don't think it was a bad effort for Pure Clan, coming off the bench with a runstyle that does not fair well at Oaklawn. A couple of nice fillies right there.

I think either Pure Clan or Eight Bells could win the Ark Derby... pretty impressive win under a hand ride.

King Glorious · #4 03-16-2008, 06:09 PM

I agree. Hell, I'd throw Proud Spell or Indian Blessing in there too. They could all win the Arkansas Derby. Proud Spell or Indian Blessing could have won the Louisiana Derby too.

smuthg · #5 03-16-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

I agree. Hell, I'd throw Proud Spell or Indian Blessing in there too. They could all win the Arkansas Derby. Proud Spell or Indian Blessing could have won the Louisiana Derby too.

Definitely... the Fantasy could be one hell of a race if all three show up.

ddthetide · #6 03-16-2008, 06:50 PM

eight belles was very impressive. put her at the top of the list with proud spell and bsharp.
2008 fillies are far more interesting than the colts. the colts are a train-wreck that you can't help but watch.

packerbacker7964 · #7 03-16-2008, 08:21 PM

Without anyone bigger shipping in for it I'd run her in the Ark Derby. Who can run with her male or female?

horseofcourse · #8 03-17-2008, 08:22 AM

After what I saw, I maintain my posiiton that Eight Belles is the best 3 yr old in America, male or female. Will be interesting to see if Pure Clan after this start can best her next time. My gut feeling is...no.

ArlJim78 · #9 03-16-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smuthg

I think either Pure Clan or Eight Bells could win the Ark Derby... pretty impressive win under a hand ride.

yeah watching the replay it was clear that Eight Belles was much the best. never asked. on the other hand Pure Clan went into an all out drive approaching the stretch and continued to the wire.