Derby "might-runs"

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i believe it's pure speculation on the part of the poster.

It's just that it has appeared on multiple threads here and I just wanted to see if anyone had fact or confirm it is just conjecture. As I said, after today, he is probably more likely to run than ever.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

It's just that it has appeared on multiple threads here and I just wanted to see if anyone had fact or confirm it is just conjecture. As I said, after today, he is probably more likely to run than ever.

Godolphin indicated they might save one for the Preakness, I'm guessing that one would be Regal Ransom.

Racing manager Simon Crisford said: "I don't think Desert Party was quite at his best.

He didn't pick up when Frankie asked him. Both ran superb races and both are contenders for the Kentucky Derby.

Regal Ransom was working well and has always shown a lot of speed. He had the run of the race and kicked clear in the straight.

Both are world-class colts and we will make a decision nearer the time.

We might run one in the Kentucky Derby and leave the other for the Preakness Stakes, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it.

We are just very pleased to have two world-class horses."


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Even if they don't intend to run Regal Ransom, I reckon they'll enter him.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Scurlogue Champ

Godolphin indicated they might save one for the Preakness, I'm guessing that one would be Regal Ransom.

Racing manager Simon Crisford said: "I don't think Desert Party was quite at his best.

He didn't pick up when Frankie asked him. Both ran superb races and both are contenders for the Kentucky Derby.

Regal Ransom was working well and has always shown a lot of speed. He had the run of the race and kicked clear in the straight.

Both are world-class colts and we will make a decision nearer the time.

We might run one in the Kentucky Derby and leave the other for the Preakness Stakes, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it.

We are just very pleased to have two world-class horses."


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Even if they don't intend to run Regal Ransom, I reckon they'll enter him.

So are you upgrading your "less than a 2.5% chance that he'll run" estimate?

--Dunbar

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by Dunbar

So are you upgrading your "less than a 2.5% chance that he'll run" estimate?

--Dunbar

Did I say that? I don't recall. Maybe I'm getting old.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Scurlogue Champ

Did I say that? I don't recall. Maybe I'm getting old.

You wrote, "I think there is less than a 2.5% chance that he'll run in the Derby." in the Derby Future Wager -- Pool III thread.

--Dunbar

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by Dunbar

You wrote, "I think there is less than a 2.5% chance that he'll run in the Derby." in the Derby Future Wager -- Pool III thread.

--Dunbar

I sure did.