Midshipman returns Friday in BEL 3rd (2:04pm)

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Really, they are loaded. Its a shame these horses missed the derby. I think Giralamo and Midshipman compare well to Nile and Bird.

Tons better!

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Tons better!

HAHA, I wanted to say that, but kinda affraid of the potential attacks that would follow.

[Cannon Shell]

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

HAHA, I wanted to say that, but kinda affraid of the potential attacks that would follow.

But WHO would do that here????

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

But WHO would do that here????

me.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

me.

Your a special case, I dont say anything because I would like to hang around this time.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Your a special case, I dont say anything because I would like to hang around this time.

I love when people call me special!

In actuality Joseph, you were kicked off once without knowing it and I talked Byk into permitting you to return, before you even realized what happened.

I'm probably the staunchest defender of PG1985 there is! Few things on here are more entertaining than the affect you have on some posters!

Paradoxically, I also enjoy giving you grief. Mainly, I think, because you are you!

[pick4]

Midshipman ran well today. He pressed and overtook Just Ben while running into the following pace 22.46, 44.72, 1:08.85, 1:15.83. Those were fast splits. He drifted in the lane but he still ran the fractions and could improve. First off a long layoff and first time on an all dirt course. If he runs in the BC Mile he is a legit contender. But until the card is drawn its all speculation. Nonetheless he ran well and looks like he is a serious racehorese.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

HAHA, I wanted to say that...

I can't believe u think that they are better?!

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

I can't believe u think that they are better?!

Chill with the sarcasim... I have!! At this point in the 3 yr old seasson, its really not even a question. Regal Ransom is also better. Desert Party might even be better.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Chill with the sarcasim... I have!! At this point in the 3 yr old seasson, its really not even a question. Regal Ransom is also better. Desert Party might even be better.

I think it's more of question if instead of Pioneer(not the cream of the crop), and Mine That Bird(beneficiary of the best derby setup of all time), we should really be comparing these second-half heroes to the pre-derby version of IWR,Quality Road,and Rachel (and I will stubbornly say a pre-derby Friesan Fire, although when he followed his legit excuse in the Derby by racing directly against the teeth of the bias in the Preakness circumstances made it impossible to know if a horse dismissed by many a wise-guy was really ever grade I material at all.) These three were pretty tough regardless of what has or hasn't happened since the derby.

Desert Party was better than his stablemate at a classic distance, but appeared to be out classed in general.