4/11 (OP): Arkansas Derby; Northern Spur; Instant Racing

[randallscott35]

I was impressed with Old Fashioned. I just wish they'd keep him at a mile.

[eajinabi]

They can still go to the derby with old fashioned but have him be a deep closer than a front runner. His Arkansas derby was pretty good despite going 22 and change (uncontested) at first call but still had something left in him.

Long term I see him a miler , mile and one sixteeth type.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

They can still go to the derby with old fashioned but have him be a deep closer than a front runner. His Arkansas derby was pretty good despite going 22 and change (uncontested) at first call but still had something left in him.

Long term I see him a miler , mile and one sixteeth type.

ummmmm what?

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

They can still go to the derby with old fashioned but have him be a deep closer than a front runner. His Arkansas derby was pretty good despite going 22 and change (uncontested) at first call but still had something left in him.

Long term I see him a miler , mile and one sixteeth type.

I usually don't do this but......but.......nah, nevermind. You all can read it for yourselves.

If they do take Old Fashion to the Derby
he could help set up a meltdown.

Good lord what was the horse doing? 22 something, 46...
I guess Bailey is right about trying to hold him back.
It does not work.

[DaTruth]

All you need to know about the Arkansas Derby is that Summer Bird was closing on the top two at the end.

Old Fashioned's only chance in the Derby is to head to the front and hope that it is one of those War Emblem type of years when the jockeys on the frontburners are all thinking the other guy will set the pace.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

All you need to know about the Arkansas Derby is that Summer Bird was closing on the top two at the end.

Old Fashioned's only chance in the Derby is to head to the front and hope that it is one of those War Emblem type of years when the jockeys on the frontburners are all thinking the other guy will set the pace.

old fashioned wasn't exactly pressed early today. he ran too fast too soon, and didn't have quite enough at the end. based on todays race, i wouldn't use him or papa clem in ky. papa clem had a perfect run, and barely beat the pacesetter.

as for summer bird-a late run in one race doesn't necessarily indicate he'll be there with just a bit more stretch to run. he could always come up just short.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Danzig

as for summer bird-a late run in one race doesn't necessarily indicate he'll be there with just a bit more stretch to run. he could always come up just short.

Just how bad of a race was the Arkansas Derby when a horse like Summer Bird runs as close as that to the top two.