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Old 02-03-2009, 03:08 PM
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yea, the lecomte was a funny race. Friesen Fire ran big, but the pace was slow and FF "stole" great forward position for the 1mile finishline position. The race was over at 4f.

"Long" stretch for the Risen Star?
Yes I'm pretty sure it is the long stretch, but I'm going to double check that, will verify it later.

I haven't watched the LeCompte on the DVR yet, I need to watch it, such a different perspective when you are actually at the track being a railbird...

That first clubhouse turn is going to be a bit tricky with that size of a field, it could either put a horse in the race or decidely put them at a huge disadvantage. Prado has ridden here a few times, but the rest are regular riders, even Julien even though he's at GP this year, but spent 3/4 of the season here last year.

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Old 02-03-2009, 07:53 PM
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6 stakes ---4 graded.... too bad I have to work or else I would come on down and join y'all....

Early thoughts.....

Race 4 Pan Zaretta Secret Gypsey chalk..... Shilla could pull the upset
Race 5 Colonel Power... Match race between Chamb-Bridge and Storm Treasure???? not so fast... plenty of speed including a girl.. Treasure at the rail might find traffic... don't leave out Rouse the Cat
Race 6 Mineshaft... I see Honest Man over Grasshopper... but My Pal Charlie could have a say-so
Race 7 FG Cap-- Questionable affair.... I see Corrupt edging the upset minded Windward Island
Race 8.. Silverbulletday.... Just Jenda is just fine with me as a single...

Race 9 Risen Star.... Giant Oak stakes claim as the early Derby choice
Indygo fares better but not good enough Soul Warrior shows some heart filling out the tri....

Just some thoughts.... enjoy your week pondering a big week in the big easy... Mardi Gras parades have started so it's a great time to visit...
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Old 02-03-2009, 08:03 PM
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6 stakes ---4 graded.... too bad I have to work or else I would come on down and join y'all....

Early thoughts.....

Race 4 Pan Zaretta Secret Gypsey chalk..... Shilla could pull the upset
Race 5 Colonel Power... Match race between Chamb-Bridge and Storm Treasure???? not so fast... plenty of speed including a girl.. Treasure at the rail might find traffic... don't leave out Rouse the Cat
Race 6 Mineshaft... I see Honest Man over Grasshopper... but My Pal Charlie could have a say-so
Race 7 FG Cap-- Questionable affair.... I see Corrupt edging the upset minded Windward Island
Race 8.. Silverbulletday.... Just Jenda is just fine with me as a single...

Race 9 Risen Star.... Giant Oak stakes claim as the early Derby choice
Indygo fares better but not good enough Soul Warrior shows some heart filling out the tri....

Just some thoughts.... enjoy your week pondering a big week in the big easy... Mardi Gras parades have started so it's a great time to visit...
Well if plans change come on down...I'm sure someone will have a DT hat on. It's the nicest time of Mardi Gras before the big crush, Krewe of Vieux Carre' is on tab for Saturday..old fashioned walking parade in the quarter, very neighborhoody kinda thing.


CONFIRMED that this is the long stretch, normal finish line, but remember it is short going into that first clubhouse turn, comes up very quickly.
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Old 02-03-2009, 08:45 PM
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6 stakes ---4 graded.... too bad I have to work or else I would come on down and join y'all....

Early thoughts.....

Race 4 Pan Zaretta Secret Gypsey chalk..... Shilla could pull the upset
Race 5 Colonel Power... Match race between Chamb-Bridge and Storm Treasure???? not so fast... plenty of speed including a girl.. Treasure at the rail might find traffic... don't leave out Rouse the Cat
Race 6 Mineshaft... I see Honest Man over Grasshopper... but My Pal Charlie could have a say-so
Race 7 FG Cap-- Questionable affair.... I see Corrupt edging the upset minded Windward Island
Race 8.. Silverbulletday.... Just Jenda is just fine with me as a single...

Race 9 Risen Star.... Giant Oak stakes claim as the early Derby choice
Indygo fares better but not good enough Soul Warrior shows some heart filling out the tri....

Just some thoughts.... enjoy your week pondering a big week in the big easy... Mardi Gras parades have started so it's a great time to visit...
An Illinois bred....love it

Plus we ran third to him in his debut
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:36 PM
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An Illinois bred....love it

Plus we ran third to him in his debut
Just hope he's outside on that final turn and runs straight. The Woodford was a throw out as be was blocked completely on the rail. Man this horse has a HUGE stride.
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:45 PM
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An Illinois bred....love it

Plus we ran third to him in his debut
He is also a Giants Causeway. Giants Causeway was a great great racehorse, for those who are not familiar. People around here seem to really like him as a sire.
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:48 PM
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He is also a Giants Causeway. Giants Causeway was a great great racehorse, for those who are not familiar. People around here seem to really like him as a sire.


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Old 02-03-2009, 09:52 PM
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He is also a Giants Causeway. Giants Causeway was a great great racehorse, for those who are not familiar. People around here seem to really like him as a sire.
i see subtlety is not your strong point.
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Old 02-04-2009, 01:38 AM
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He is also a Giants Causeway. Giants Causeway was a great great racehorse, for those who are not familiar. People around here seem to really like him as a sire.
LMAO.
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Old 02-04-2009, 02:28 PM
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He is also a Giants Causeway. Giants Causeway was a great great racehorse, for those who are not familiar. People around here seem to really like him as a sire.
Name one person here who really likes him as a sire.
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Old 02-07-2009, 12:31 PM
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6 stakes ---4 graded.... too bad I have to work or else I would come on down and join y'all....

Early thoughts.....

Race 4 Pan Zaretta Secret Gypsey chalk..... Shilla could pull the upset
Race 5 Colonel Power... Match race between Chamb-Bridge and Storm Treasure???? not so fast... plenty of speed including a girl.. Treasure at the rail might find traffic... don't leave out Rouse the Cat
Race 6 Mineshaft... I see Honest Man over Grasshopper... but My Pal Charlie could have a say-so
Race 7 FG Cap-- Questionable affair.... I see Corrupt edging the upset minded Windward Island
Race 8.. Silverbulletday.... Just Jenda is just fine with me as a single...

Race 9 Risen Star.... Giant Oak stakes claim as the early Derby choice
Indygo fares better but not good enough Soul Warrior shows some heart filling out the tri....

Just some thoughts.... enjoy your week pondering a big week in the big easy... Mardi Gras parades have started so it's a great time to visit...
Colonel Power - Rouse the Cat and Chamberlain Bridge should set it up for Storm Treasure; unless RtC speed pops the field and CB can't keep up. [STRIKE THAT-REVERSE IT]
Mineshaft - My Pal Charlie has the class, Honest Man may be the only real speed.
FG H - JImmy Simms, a new 4yo who likes the track, is clearly lone speed in here and the course has been kind to that sort lately.
Silverbulletday - Sheesh, how many front-runners/pressers are signed on here? Just Jenda does look like she can sit and pounce; only defeat at a bullring.
Risen Star - Off the layoff? Horses in good form? Horses with excuses last out? Jumping up maiden winners? Could Soul Warrior be a rabbit for the Assman's other horses (PVal on)? Picking 3yo races this time of year is such a pain. Think I'll stick to the maiden claiming races; THOSE I can pick.

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Old 02-07-2009, 03:29 PM
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Honest Man over Good and Lucky

Ex Box of Soul Warrior, Dumar, It Happened Again

Friesan Fire for the win over Uno Mas with Flying Pegasus third.
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Old 02-07-2009, 10:42 PM
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Honest Man over Good and Lucky

Ex Box of Soul Warrior, Dumar, It Happened Again

Friesan Fire for the win over Uno Mas with Flying Pegasus third.

Nice calls King, must have had a pretty good at the windows.

Congrats!
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Old 02-07-2009, 10:57 PM
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Nice calls King, must have had a pretty good at the windows.

Congrats!
Not a dime but thanks.
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Old 02-08-2009, 09:47 AM
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Honest Man over Good and Lucky

Friesan Fire for the win over Uno Mas with Flying Pegasus third.
Great call. Did you box this trifecta?
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