Colonel John

Danzig · #1 10-02-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Some may disagree but I still think his Peter Pan was one of the best 3yo performances this season.

is that really saying a lot considering?

SniperSB23 · #2 10-02-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danzig

is that really saying a lot considering?

No, but he's not as bad as people are making him out to be cause of how much he was overhyped (especially on here). He's the only 3yo aside from Big Brown that has any chance against older horses.

blackthroatedwind · #3 10-02-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

No, but he's not as bad as people are making him out to be cause of how much he was overhyped (especially on here). He's the only 3yo aside from Big Brown that has any chance against older horses.

There are more than a few 3YOs who right now could beat older horses.

SniperSB23 · #4 10-02-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

There are more than a few 3YOs who right now could beat older horses.

I was referring to males routing on the dirt. Sure there are a few that can beat AP Arrow and Ravel but not any others I could see running with a Wanderin Boy or Student Council.

blackthroatedwind · #5 10-02-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I was referring to males routing on the dirt. Sure there are a few that can beat AP Arrow and Ravel but not any others I could see running with a Wanderin Boy or Student Council.

I'm not so sure. Certainly I would give Mambo in Seattle ( who is better than Colonel John ) another chance on a dry track. Harlem Rocker could be competitive in the Cigar Mile.

SniperSB23 · #6 10-02-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm not so sure. Certainly I would give Mambo in Seattle ( who is better than Colonel John ) another chance on a dry track. Harlem Rocker could be competitive in the Cigar Mile.

I agree on Harlem Rocker, although whether a one turn mile is a route is up for debate. Not so sold on Mambo.

Danzig · #7 10-02-2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

No, but he's not as bad as people are making him out to be cause of how much he was overhyped (especially on here). He's the only 3yo aside from Big Brown that has any chance against older horses.

sorry, i don't agree. considering the dearth of talent (other than curlin) in the older horse ranks. i think getting hung up on one performance, especially that long ago, is a mistake. why hasn't the horse done anything since then?? it's a very bizarre deal, and i don't get it at all.
in a way, it reminds me of that south american horse who came up back in the spring, and kept getting money on him-for no apparent reason. and kept running up the track as a result. and yes, i know casino drive is 2/2-BUT i do not understand why a two time runner, regardless of dam, is getting any attention at all. i think he'll be in over his head. where are all the folks who get up in arms when a relative newcomer gets tossed into the fire like this? there are folks who don't think zenyatta is seasoned enough to run in the classic (and i disagree) but these yahoo owners get a pass, because casino drive is by better than honour?