Belmont 6th on Sunday

blackthroatedwind · #1 10-26-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

She just might've won with the winner's trip.

I don't know. It was a poor ride.....but Garcia isn't exactly the terrific rider many people seem to think he is. Maragh, on the other hand, has come a long way, and rides pretty well overall.

I needed either the 1 or 9 in that race....and wasn't happy. I thought the winner had very little chance and was a massive underlay. What do I know.

the_fat_man · #2 10-26-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't know. It was a poor ride.....but Garcia isn't exactly the terrific rider many people seem to think he is. Maragh, on the other hand, has come a long way, and rides pretty well overall.

Early summer, I thought that Garcia was the best rider in NY and Maragh was a bit better than ok. Presently, I feel that Maragh probably has more up side than any of these guys. He rides the draft tip better than anyone I've seen, and actually seems to have a brain. He's a perfect trip machine from the inside (especially on the turf).

CSC · #3 10-27-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't know. It was a poor ride.....but Garcia isn't exactly the terrific rider many people seem to think he is. Maragh, on the other hand, has come a long way, and rides pretty well overall.

I needed either the 1 or 9 in that race....and wasn't happy. I thought the winner had very little chance and was a massive underlay. What do I know.

Agreed he certainly isn't riding to where he was at the Spa meet, his ride on Dyaforce this weekend was also weak I thought.

blackthroatedwind · #4 10-27-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I mentioned it on another board. There was no way she was winning, zero. But, I can't imagine the gameplan for the race was to have her so far back and behind Mauralakana. It just made no sense with her tactical speed.

It was a curious decision. Maybe it wasn't Garcia's.

the_fat_man · #5 10-27-2008, 12:14 PM

Why would I want Dynaforce in that race? (Or look to build her up after it.) Was I to assume that she'd get it all her own way, in ridiculously slow fractions, with no chaser pressure? Plus, she's distance challenged. She tried to make a late run, when the race was over, on the rail and she got blocked. Big deal.

freddymo · #6 10-27-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Why would I want Dynaforce in that race? (Or look to build her up after it.) Was I to assume that she'd get it all her own way, in ridiculously slow fractions, with no chaser pressure? Plus, she's distance challenged. She tried to make a late run, when the race was over, on the rail and she got blocked. Big deal.

She was never going to be an Intercontinetal type winner..

freddymo · #7 10-27-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Who's trying to build her up after? I said she wasn't winning no matter what. I just thought it was interesting she was so far back. Others seem to agree. Of course, comments on her chances in the race are appreciated BEFORE the actual race, but you know that. In fact, I think you gave out one opinion before the BC races, then whined about how Wait A While ran better than a horse who had nothing her own way and still won. Great input, thanks a lot.

But, the distance challenged thing is funny. Take a look at some PP's some time, it might help. there's more to this game then Fat Charts and bike riding, but again, you know that.

Your looking for a brawl today Hossy? Whats wrong no loving this weekend? lol

the_fat_man · #8 10-27-2008, 12:45 PM

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Your looking for a brawl today Hossy? Whats wrong no loving this weekend? lol

Quoting DaHoss means joining him.

freddymo · #9 10-27-2008, 12:47 PM

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Quoting DaHoss means joining him.

You guys would be better served working together the takeout is tough to overcome. DaHoss for all his antics is a very astute handicapper.. Needless to say you do fine work as well..

#10 10-27-2008, 12:51 PM

Steve should disable the ignore feature.

freddymo · #11 10-27-2008, 12:52 PM

I never understood being so good at something and not sharing it?

philcski · #12 10-27-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Who's trying to build her up after? I said she wasn't winning no matter what. I just thought it was interesting she was so far back. Others seem to agree. Of course, comments on her chances in the race are appreciated BEFORE the actual race, but you know that. In fact, I think you gave out one opinion before the BC races, then whined about how Wait A While ran better than a horse who had nothing her own way and still won. Great input, thanks a lot.

But, the distance challenged thing is funny. Take a look at some PP's some time, it might help. there's more to this game then Fat Charts and bike riding, but again, you know that.

CSC · #13 10-27-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I mentioned it on another board. There was no way she was winning, zero. But, I can't imagine the gameplan for the race was to have her so far back and behind Mauralakana. It just made no sense with her tactical speed.

It was a surprise I certainly expected her closer to Folk Opera rather than Sealy Hill especially when I saw 25 for the 1st quarter.