The Belmont

Originally Posted by oracle80

Exceller friend of mine has a horse in there, Dontrearthereaper. hes owned by WInged Foot racing which is headed by Dennis Barbierri. Hes a cloer and while seemingly a little overmatched, hes a closer and if they battle like they should, he may get up for a piece at a price. Nice horse to use in the trifecta at a price.

Nice to see that Reaper will have some fans in the crowd Saturday. I've gotten to know all of the guys in Winged Foot over the past year and they are all top notch. I own a piece of their 3 yo Filly Dinnerinthemeadow myself. Dennis gives equal treatment to all the owners, whether they own 2 or 20%, and is a real class guy. Wanted to get up to Belmont to be with the rest of the guys but unfortunately I won't be able to make it. I agree that Reaper certainly seems to be overmatched here, but is certainly capable of getting a piece. He would have won the Romano Gucci against Fabulous Strike had it been 7f instead of 6.5f.

Originally Posted by Winged Foot Jim

Nice to see that Reaper will have some fans in the crowd Saturday. I've gotten to know all of the guys in Winged Foot over the past year and they are all top notch. I own a piece of their 3 yo Filly Dinnerinthemeadow myself. Dennis gives equal treatment to all the owners, whether they own 2 or 20%, and is a real class guy. Wanted to get up to Belmont to be with the rest of the guys but unfortunately I won't be able to make it. I agree that Reaper certainly seems to be overmatched here, but is certainly capable of getting a piece. He would have won the Romano Gucci against Fabulous Strike had it been 7f instead of 6.5f.

Dennis is a friend and a GREAT GUY. Hes always fun to talk to. I understand he has quite a crew, lol. Best wishes to you and good luck!!

[Pointg5]

I thought this race was cut and dry Too Much Bling dominates, but he's coming off of a 5 point top, he's had a long time off, but who knows how he'll react. Songster looks like a bounce coming back on short rest and likely to bounce with short rest. I think KE will be a little dulled after the Triple Crown prep and Derby run. Wouldn't be surprised at all for Don'tfearthereaper, besides, Blue Oyster Cult rules and they play Don'tfearthereaper in my favorite movie of all time Halloween...

[tiznowthegreat]

Originally Posted by Pointg5

I thought this race was cut and dry Too Much Bling dominates, but he's coming off of a 5 point top, he's had a long time off, but who knows how he'll react. Songster looks like a bounce coming back on short rest and likely to bounce with short rest. I think KE will be a little dulled after the Triple Crown prep and Derby run. Wouldn't be surprised at all for Don'tfearthereaper, besides, Blue Oyster Cult rules and they play Don'tfearthereaper in my favorite movie of all time Halloween...

In case some missed it, Pletcher said Keyed Entry is unlikely to run.