4/3-4 (KEE): Transylvania (G3); Ashland (G1)

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by Kasept

9TH (5:05) Central Bank Transylvania S. (G3)

1 1/16 Miles (Turf) | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $150,000

1 Skipadate Bridgmohan S X 117 LA
2 Smart Bid Prado E S 119 LA
3 Oil Man (IRE) Velazquez J R 117 Blk-On LA
4 Southern Anthem Lanerie C J 117 LA
5 Florentino (JPN) Garcia Alan 119 LA
6 Orthodox Castanon J L 119 L
7 Mikoshi Albarado R J 117 LA
8 Stormalory Leparoux J R 119 LA

Can someone please tell me why T. Pletcher didnt run Affirmatif in this spot???

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

Can someone please tell me why T. Pletcher didnt run Affirmatif in this spot???

He's running Sunday in a N1X on the weeds that looks like as tough a race as this is.

NT

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

He's running Sunday in a N1X on the weeds that looks like as tough a race as this is.

NT

I wouldn't go that far. Very surprised TAP didnt give it a go since he didnt have another entry for the Tranny.

[NTamm1215]

Right, I'm saying that the N1X is as tough as this race, so he clearly should have gone in the graded stake. TAP may be being overly cautious.

NT

[VOL JACK]

I mean afterall, he did work on even terms with Dunkirk. (under slightly more urging)

All joking aside I think he is a very talented horse, just wonder why the kid gloves?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

I mean afterall, he did work on even terms with Dunkirk. (under slightly more urging)

All joking aside I think he is a very talented horse, just wonder why the kid gloves?

It's pretty incredible that they would pass on an opportunity to win the Transylvania. I mean, seriously, winning that would increase his value by millions and guarantee him a huge stud deal.

What exactly is the big hurry? He's a turf horse.....no reason to ruin him in pursuit of a non-existant holy grail.

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's pretty incredible that they would pass on an opportunity to win the Transylvania. I mean, seriously, winning that would increase his value by millions and guarantee him a huge stud deal.

What exactly is the big hurry? He's a turf horse.....no reason to ruin him in pursuit of a non-existant holy grail.

I just thought after his maiden win that it was a no-brainer to try him in one of the rich Poly Stakes for 3yo's. I thought Todd would look to the Lanes End (G2), Bluegrass (G1), or the Lexington (G3?, G2?). With the suspect field that is slated for the Bluegrass, I think he would be very tough. Which would increase his value somewhat.

I think Todd may go the English Channel route with him. There is alot of to be won at Colonial Downs this summer.