Smooth Air

[blackthroatedwind]

Tale of Ekati is a much better horse than Smooth Air though he too is probably distance challenged.

I've seen enough of Smooth Air to be reasonably confident he's a non-contendor. I will wait for the draw to form any other opinions.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Tale of Ekati is a much better horse than Smooth Air though he too is probably distance challenged.

I've seen enough of Smooth Air to be reasonably confident he's a non-contendor. I will wait for the draw to form any other opinions.

OK, but if you don't want to take a bet against him with anyone but the three favorites then you can hardly make it out like those of us drinking the Smooth Aid are holding an indefensible opinion.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

OK, but if you don't want to take a bet against him with anyone but the three favorites then you can hardly make it out like those of us drinking the Smooth Aid are holding an indefensible opinion.

I don't get the discussion. I don't want to make any bets at all....why should I want to? I have no real opinion. It's a week and half before the race. There's plenty of time.

I understand people get worked up for the Derby. That's great. I don't. I spend hours every day agonizing over races being run that day ( or the next ). I have plenty of action without having to worry about silly ego related bets on a race I will, at best, have a vague opinion on.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't get the discussion. I don't want to make any bets at all....why should I want to? I have no real opinion. It's a week and half before the race. There's plenty of time.

I understand people get worked up for the Derby. That's great. I don't. I spend hours every day agonizing over races being run that day ( or the next ). I have plenty of action without having to worry about silly ego related bets on a race I will, at best, have a vague opinion on.

Out of curiousity, have you ever had a real strong opinion on the Derby, results?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Scav

Out of curiousity, have you ever had a real strong opinion on the Derby, results?

How do you have an opinion about the results before the race

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

How do you have an opinion about the results before the race

Did you mean after the race? I am guessing Andy isn't going to lie about it, was just curious that is all.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Scav

Did you mean after the race? I am guessing Andy isn't going to lie about it, was just curious that is all.

^^lost cause...

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

Out of curiousity, have you ever had a real strong opinion on the Derby, results?

Yes, I loved Silver Charm and I loved Go for Gin.

I also absolutely hated Smarty Jones.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't get the discussion. I don't want to make any bets at all....why should I want to? I have no real opinion. It's a week and half before the race. There's plenty of time.

I understand people get worked up for the Derby. That's great. I don't. I spend hours every day agonizing over races being run that day ( or the next ). I have plenty of action without having to worry about silly ego related bets on a race I will, at best, have a vague opinion on.

I understand, it's hard to defend the indefensible.

[hi_im_god]

i have almost no opinion on smooth air.

but i hate recapturetheglory and think he has zero chance.

do i really need to have a winner to respond to the recapture fans because i'm dumping on him?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

i have almost no opinion on smooth air.

but i hate recapturetheglory and think he has zero chance.

do i really need to have a winner to respond to the recapture fans because i'm dumping on him?

I think you at least have to find a recapture fan. I haven't seen a bigger no chance horse in the Derby since Cowtown Cat.

[IrishofNDMan]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I think you at least have to find a recapture fan. I haven't seen a bigger no chance horse in the Derby since Cowtown Cat.

my thoughts exactly.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

i have almost no opinion on smooth air.

but i hate recapturetheglory and think he has zero chance.

do i really need to have a winner to respond to the recapture fans because i'm dumping on him?

Shouldn't you know it all, god?

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Shouldn't you know it all, god?

if it were all pre-ordained wouldn't that take all the fun out of it?

[ELA]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Tale of Ekati is a much better horse than Smooth Air though he too is probably distance challenged.

I've seen enough of Smooth Air to be reasonably confident he's a non-contendor. I will wait for the draw to form any other opinions.

So, Andy, before the draw -- who do you specifically like? Please be clear and definitive! Just kidding.

Eric

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by ELA

So, Andy, before the draw -- who do you specifically like? Please be clear and definitive! Just kidding.

Eric

Yeah, because that's what I asked him.