7/31 (DMR): Wickerr S. (Colonel John return)

Bobby Fischer · #1 07-27-2009, 07:35 PM

We think that Becrux and Prussian figure in this salty affair.

just kidding ( i just wanted to say "we" ) , but I do like those two. Get Funky is mildly interesting. Same with the NZ import.

gamblin4ever · #2 07-28-2009, 10:24 AM

It could be Harty is using the race as a prep and seeing if CJ likes the turf for the future.

#3 07-28-2009, 10:51 AM

Harty has a rock solid 3% clip with 1st time turfers. Obviously you guys don't know what you're talking about.

King Glorious · #4 07-28-2009, 02:11 PM

It's unfortunate that nowdays, people have forgotten or have no understanding of what a prep race means. They think that every race you enter, you enter to win. I think there are still a few that understand the concept of using a lesser race as a means to get you better prepared to win a bigger one.

#5 07-28-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

It's unfortunate that nowdays, people have forgotten or have no understanding of what a prep race means. They think that every race you enter, you enter to win. I think there are still a few that understand the concept of using a lesser race as a means to get you better prepared to win a bigger one.

Do you have one of those Colonel John derby buttons?

Antitrust32 · #6 07-28-2009, 02:56 PM

whats up with the two r's in wickerr

alysheba4 · #7 07-29-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Do you have one of those Colonel John derby buttons?

.....i will trade my big brown button, straight up.

cakes44 · #8 07-28-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

It's unfortunate that nowdays, people have forgotten or have no understanding of what a prep race means. They think that every race you enter, you enter to win. I think there are still a few that understand the concept of using a lesser race as a means to get you better prepared to win a bigger one.

It was different when these horses were running 10-15 times a year. If you plan on a 5 race campaign and at least one is a "prep"...give me a break.

CSC · #9 07-29-2009, 09:45 AM

Bluntly looking at this race last night, I was not too condident in any of these, if I were forced to pick one I guess Tiz West is the best turf horse in here, however he has a tendacy to dissapoint. If Becrux and C John take money he might be the one.

Pedigree Ann · #10 07-30-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

It's unfortunate that nowdays, people have forgotten or have no understanding of what a prep race means. They think that every race you enter, you enter to win. I think there are still a few that understand the concept of using a lesser race as a means to get you better prepared to win a bigger one.

Like Ron Ellis did with Rail Trip, using the Gold Cup preps, the LeRoy and and the California, to toughen him up for the main goal.