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Old 06-18-2008, 03:35 PM
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Every year, the bar is lowered on what it takes to be considered "big time".
Is that supposed to be an exasperated, world weary condemnation of the quality of the filly crew? Because if it is, I don't get it. Zaftig, Proud Spell and fillies like Ariege, Pure Clan, Indian Blessing, Little Belle, Ginger Brew, even Golden Doc and Lethal Heat, et al, aren't legitimate enough for you? To me it's been a great season for big time soph fillies.
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Is that supposed to be an exasperated, world weary condemnation of the quality of the filly crew? Because if it is, I don't get it. Zaftig, Proud Spell and fillies like Ariege, Pure Clan, Indian Blessing, Little Belle, Ginger Brew, even Golden Doc and Lethal Heat, et al, aren't legitimate enough for you? To me it's been a great season for big time soph fillies.
Easy with Little Belle
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:38 PM
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Easy with Little Belle
She's OK.

Add Backseat Rythem too who is back on beam and going to be a quality turf distaffer.
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Acoma, She's All Eltish, and the filly that beat her in the Black-Eyed Susan too. . .
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:39 PM
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Acoma, She's All Eltish, and the filly that beat her in the Black-Eyed Susan too. . .
Good job. That's right. Sweet Vendetta..
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and I'm still hoping for Secret Gypsy. . .
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Not to mention BSharpsonata, and of course Eight Belles... this is a deep division.

The NYB 3YO's are very solid this year as well.
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people dont talk much about ginger brew... shes amazing
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Old 06-18-2008, 04:51 PM
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Is that supposed to be an exasperated, world weary condemnation of the quality of the filly crew?
No. It's supposed to be an exasperated, world weary condemnation of the entire breed.

Ok, OK...the 3YO filles have yet to disappoint as an entire division. I'll give you that. But calling a matchup between Proud Spell and the latest graded stakes winner "big time" seems hyperbolic to me.
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Old 06-18-2008, 04:56 PM
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I was really wanting to see Zaftig again.
Imo the horse had big upside. Wait. Patience.
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No. It's supposed to be an exasperated, world weary condemnation of the entire breed.

Ok, OK...the 3YO filles have yet to disappoint as an entire division. I'll give you that. But calling a matchup between Proud Spell and the latest graded stakes winner "big time" seems hyperbolic to me.
Proud Spell has done nothing wrong in her entire career, and has a chance to accomplish big big things.
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Proud Spell has done nothing wrong in her entire career, and has a chance to accomplish big big things.
Agreed. And while I think the division has been solid at the top, I'm not terribly excited about seeing Proud Spell battle the likes of Little Belle and Bsharpsonata.

Now, if you can get Proud Spell, Zenyatta, and Ginger Punch on the same track at the same time, that would be something.
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Old 06-18-2008, 05:21 PM
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Now, if you can get Proud Spell, Zenyatta, and Ginger Punch on the same track at the same time
....before the Breeders' Cup Ladies Super-Duper Extravaganza (or whatever the hell it's called now) that would be something.
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