The Preakness looks like a road show of Derby wanna B's

[Better Than Honour]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I'm a big Denis of Cork fan but there's no way that he has the talent or potential of Biker Boy or especially UB's Heart. Biker Boy has already run faster than 93 - in his second start . . . and the sky appears to be the limit with UBH - DofC's debut was nice and he ran like an 82 vs. UBH's 100

Denis of Cork's 96 beyer in the Southwest makes me believe he fits right in. Didn't he just run 3rd in the Kentucky Derby with a tough trip? Denis of Cork is definitely in their league. They are nice horses but they have an awful lot to prove. The sport is full of horses that never reach their potential. Denis of Cork is a stakes winner and finished 3rd in the biggest grade 1 to date for 3yr olds.

[Better Than Honour]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

What was tough about his trip?

It wasn't a tough trip so much as he was on the rail eating dirt the entire way. When you trail 19 horses for about 8f of a 10f race you are going to get quite a bit thrown up at you. Even on the replay you could see how bad it was back there.

[hockey2315]

His trip wasn't rough at all - but I do think it was a huge tactical error to have him that far back . . .

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I would agree, although a case could be made had he been running closer his kick wouldn't have been as effective.

You're right. . . but I think he's got more early speed than he showed. . .

[CSC]

Considering Denis of Cork was just lucky to get into the derby as the 21st horse, I thought he ran a pretty nice race. He was the only horse to make up any significant ground that was not on or near the pace. He may be no world beater but given David Carroll opted to bypass The Rebel Stakes in favor of a single prep The Illinois Derby leading to the Kentucky Derby, he may now be ready to run a career race in the Belmont. Casino Drive will now be probably the 'hot' second choice if Big Brown wins the Preakness which would atleast make DOC interesting.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

What was tough about his trip?

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