Travers Winner Runs Friday

Sightseek · #1 06-11-2008, 03:05 PM

It's a bit early to say Travers winner, but it shall be interesting to see how he runs.

horseofcourse · #2 06-12-2008, 01:48 AM

How in the heck does everyone already know who is going to win the Travers...and the worst part is I'm getting different answers already?? What gives? Someone at least give me the 10 or 11 or 9 or 7 or 13 horses in the starting gate first.

2 Dollar Bill · #3 06-12-2008, 08:59 AM

Hey Coach, Where is that S. T. Captain Photo......when we need it ?

2 Dollar Bill · #4 06-12-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by horseofcourse

How in the heck does everyone already know who is going to win the Travers...and the worst part is I'm getting different answers already?? What gives? Someone at least give me the 10 or 11 or 9 or 7 or 13 horses in the starting gate first.

The Triple will be........ 8 / 2 / 5

blackthroatedwind · #5 06-12-2008, 09:42 AM

Some horses that ran behind Unbridled's Heart have come back to improve dramatically off that race. Impressive firsters can be flashes in the pan but I will be very surprised if Unbridled's Heart doesn't accomplish some serious things if he stays sound. I have seen very few debut performances, at least in the last few years, as impressive as his.

For what it's worth he was schooling in the Belmont Paddock during the day yesterday.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #6 06-12-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Some horses that ran behind Unbridled's Heart have come back to improve dramatically off that race. Impressive firsters can be flashes in the pan but I will be very surprised if Unbridled's Heart doesn't accomplish some serious things if he stays sound. I have seen very few debut performances, at least in the last few years, as impressive as his.

For what it's worth he was schooling in the Belmont Paddock during the day yesterday.

do you believe in the "key race" theory?

pick4 · #7 06-12-2008, 08:25 PM

Three horses came back to win from both the 5/3 race11 @CD, and 5/10 race5@Belmont. They were quick to change Unbridled's Heart from a Darley to a Godolphin. This looks like an outstanding race with the improving Mint Lane, and Unbridled's Heart making his return to the races after that very impressive first time run earlier in the meet.

Unbridled's Heart will be heavily wagered on and might be a very good horse. But aren't you suppose to try and take a shot against him in this spot? Admirality is coming of a win at NW1X could be a good bet at around 5-1.

hockey2315 · #8 06-12-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pick4

Three horses came back to win from both the 5/3 race11 @CD, and 5/10 race5@Belmont. They were quick to change Unbridled's Heart from a Darley to a Godolphin. This looks like an outstanding race with the improving Mint Lane, and Unbridled's Heart making his return to the races after that very impressive first time run earlier in the meet.

Unbridled's Heart will be heavily wagered on and might be a very good horse. But aren't you suppose to try and take a shot against him in this spot? Admirality is coming of a win at NW1X could be a good bet at around 5-1.

You're probably supposed to avoid betting the race. . .

jcs11204 · #9 06-12-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pick4

Three horses came back to win from both the 5/3 race11 @CD, and 5/10 race5@Belmont. They were quick to change Unbridled's Heart from a Darley to a Godolphin. This looks like an outstanding race with the improving Mint Lane, and Unbridled's Heart making his return to the races after that very impressive first time run earlier in the meet.

Unbridled's Heart will be heavily wagered on and might be a very good horse. But aren't you suppose to try and take a shot against him in this spot? Admirality is coming of a win at NW1X could be a good bet at around 5-1.

admirality is the play, zito scratched him belmont day for this spot... i liked him belmont day with julian and i think he was either 12-1 or 15-1 that day.

the_fat_man · #10 06-12-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

do you believe in the "key race" theory?

As Pete Sampras was (and still is) fond of saying: "As long as I have my right arm, I'm a threat at Wimbeldon".

Bobby Fischer · #11 06-12-2008, 08:35 PM

UH won vs a bunch of maidens in an easy lead. I don't CARE what they came back to do. In the only UH race they didn't participate in the dynamics. They were irrelevent. It doesn't matter if they won the ARC or went 0-for 50, in the maiden race they played no part of opposition.

"Today", Unbridled's Heart faces Allowance/3yoUngraded Stakes level animals. He also face Mint Lane, a comparable pace factor, and Pascal - an opportunist who will participate in the pace if at all possible.

The most interesting thing about this race is probably how well UH rates behind and just outside of Mint Lane before drawing off to win.

blackthroatedwind · #12 06-12-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

do you believe in the "key race" theory?

Not the way most do.

I care how horses from a race come back to run....not necessarily whether or not they win. Most people lazily label races key races to their detriment because they aren't willing to do the work to really understand the race.

jcs11204 · #13 06-12-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Not the way most do.

I care how horses from a race come back to run....not necessarily whether or not they win. Most people lazily label races key races to their detriment because they aren't willing to do the work to really understand the race.

what is your cold exacta in this race ? please !