How good is Lava Man?

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Nobody earns any credibility by being wishy-washy. Sorry but it's just too damn easy.

You want to " take a stand " in the JCGC? Fine, then tell me that Invasor won't be one-two, and tell me why, and then be right. Being a wise guy ( which obviously someone going against Invasor vs. Bernardini isn't being ) is about knowing when to go against the pack and being correct enough to earn credibility. Otherwise you're just another guy with a bad opinion.

I'm not saying this to be a jerk but to try to explain my position on what taking a stand is all about. I will take a stand....Fleet Indian will never win another race and I will be surprised if she even makes the Breeder's Cup. And, if she does, Baletto will finish ahead of her.

I can't say that Invasor won't finish 2nd. There may not be any other good horses in the race. I will predict that Bernardidni beats him by at least 3 lengths. I haven't been particularly impressed with any of Invasor's races.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

I can't say that Invasor won't finish 2nd. There may not be any other good horses in the race. I will predict that Bernardidni beats him by at least 3 lengths. I haven't been particularly impressed with any of Invasor's races.

You mean about what any 3:5 or 1:2 shot rates to beat a 2:1 shot by in a reasonably uncompetitive race? Stating the obvious is not taking a stand.

I actually kind of like Invasor, though obviously his races are inferior to those of Bernardini, but at least he has won a couple of battles. I think he will prove a tougher foe than you think. However, it's a hardly a race that holds any betting interest for me.

Plus, I will already be flush with cash after Fleet Indian turns back into a pumpkin earlier in the day.