Big Brown is no Preakness lock

[Better Than Honour]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Sounds like you've hit on something. I'd drain the accounts.

I think they want to run in the Queens Plate trial, but why? There is basically a guaranteed 2nd place check in a million dollar race for him. I would take on Big Brown now off two weeks rest. There is a chance he will never get a chance to see him again if he goes to the Queens Plate.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Better Than Honour

I think they want to run in the Queens Plate trial, but why? There is basically a guaranteed 2nd place check in a million dollar race for him. I would take on Big Brown now off two weeks rest. There is a chance he will never get a chance to see him again if he goes to the Queens Plate.

But if you are so quick to give Harlem Rocker a chance against BB, why do you mention the second place check?

[XIIPointStables]

I'm just hoping I can get some hopeless Scrappy T-like horse into 2nd for the TRI.

Afleet Alex-Scrappy T-Giacomo tri was over $400.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

I'm just hoping I can get some hopeless Scrappy T-like horse into 2nd for the TRI.

Afleet Alex-Scrappy T-Giacomo tri was over $400.

How long were you holding you breath on the turn?

[IrishofNDMan]

Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

I'm just hoping I can get some hopeless Scrappy T-like horse into 2nd for the TRI.

Afleet Alex-Scrappy T-Giacomo tri was over $400.

I'm think the same thing, find the Scrappy T type second place horse and nail a Trifecta for $20 or so.

[2 Dollar Bill]

Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

I'm just hoping I can get some hopeless Scrappy T-like horse into 2nd for the TRI.

Afleet Alex-Scrappy T-Giacomo tri was over $400.

Check out your local Maryland Trainer... and yes I had that exacta ...a few times !!!!

[CSC]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Why? Don't horses usually come back after a trip to Canada?

I think this would really depend on Stronach's national patriotism. The Canadian dollar is equal to the U.S dollar, their triple crown is certainly worth some prestige and I think there is a monetary bonus to boot. If he does go in and wins the Plate Trial, I think it is almost assured he will go to the Plate and it might be the Travers or Haskell that he reappears here again.

[stonegossard]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Why? Don't horses usually come back after a trip to Canada?

Ummmmm No.......Obviously you have never heard of The Canada Triangle.

[AlexP]

Actually I think the Canadian dollar is worth slightly less than the U.S. dollar. But I agree, I think if he won the Plate Trial he'd go to the Queen's Plate. However, the Preakness would fit in just as well schedule wise as the Trial, and he could then go to the Queen's Plate. The question is, has he raced on synthetics? If he hasn't, and I don't think he has, maybe part of the Plate Trial would to be try him on synthetics first. Also, Canada does have the rule that you have to race twice, I believe, in the country to be considered for a Sovereign Award. I don't believe this would be an issue for Harlem Rocker, because I think if he did well in the Queen's Plate (and maybe even if not) he'd go on to the Prince of Wales which would give him two starts, but any successful run in Canada would enhance his chances at a championship.