Weekend Beyers

brianwspencer · #1 06-22-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Does TBD mean "we can't possibly come up with a figure to adequately quantify the lack of quality in this G2 stakes"?

Can't they just call it a 106 and then change it in a few months and a few races from now if it's wrong?

blackthroatedwind · #2 06-22-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Can't they just call it a 106 and then change it in a few months and a few races from now if it's wrong?

Is that supposed to be funny, clever, or stupid?

The Indomitable DrugS · #3 06-22-2009, 03:59 PM

They should do figs after the fact for most turf races anyway.

brianwspencer · #4 06-22-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Is that supposed to be funny, clever, or stupid?

As you astutely determined, a fine mix of all three.

blackthroatedwind · #5 06-22-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwspencer

As you astutely determined, a fine mix of all three.

A combination that makes for the best posts.

brianwspencer · #6 06-22-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

A combination that makes for the best posts.

I do my best.

cmorioles · #7 06-22-2009, 09:00 PM

I think Battle of Hastings got a 92, which seems a little low to me in a race with an honest pace.

As for Big Drama, how is running a triple digit Beyer at a bullring any more impressive than running it on a full sized track?

CSC · #8 06-22-2009, 09:06 PM

When handicapping the Colonial Turf Cup earlier this week, I thought a low 90's beyer would have been the number to win it or atleast it would have been competitive. I wouldn't be surprised if the final number will be in this neighbourhood.

NTamm1215 · #9 06-22-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

I think Battle of Hastings got a 92, which seems a little low to me in a race with an honest pace.

As for Big Drama, how is running a triple digit Beyer at a bullring any more impressive than running it on a full sized track?

I'm thinking the comment in question had more to do with the infrequency of triple digit Beyers at CT than with Big Drama's ability to achieve them on either 8 furlong tracks or 6 furlong ovals.

NT

the_fat_man · #10 06-22-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

I think Battle of Hastings got a 92, which seems a little low to me in a race with an honest pace.

They went 6-1-8-2-3 around the track, in terms of position. Are we supposed to upgrade the on the pacers, then, Captain?

docicu3 · #11 06-22-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwspencer

As you astutely determined, a fine mix of all three.

Kind of like establishing a number for all the handle NYRA has lost with Belmont races coming off the turf this meet. Especially the days where the main dries out under the sun and is upgraded throughout the day eventually to fast.

Surely there is a guesstimate involved with this number as well...