How many legitimate Derby-worthy performances yesterday (2/20)?

[Soaring Softly]

"[I would not give up on Dublin as he has talent. I heard he had breathing problems last year and Lucas said they took care of that. He closed well and could build off that race. He has the graded stakes earning so you know he'll be in the Derby."

He has 4 Kentucky Derby winners, and still has more Breeders Cup wins than any other trainer. He took the Jack Van Berg model and ran with it. He's the trainer that created the whole "super trainer" picture that we see today, and he spawned the likes of Todd Pletcher.....and quite a few others.

Why is it that people can't spell his name correctly? It's a totally meaningless issue, but it still makes me crazy. I see it all over the place and it just drives me nuts.

His name is D Wayne Lukas folks....that's Lukas with a "K". Like him or not, he's more than earned the right to have his name spelled correctly.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

and todd pleacher hasnt done much in the derby..

[The Bid]

Gotta have them ready in May, not March

I think we saw some very mediocre racing yesterday. I hated Eskendereya, but its hard to bash one that wins by a football field. Albeit against bad horses, and a track that is very unfair. I would give Buddy a second chance eventhough hes a plodder.

SW None of those horses want anything to do with a mile and a quarter.

Risenstar. Slow race. I like Tempted to Tapit and Drosselmeyer because they stayed on. I think Drosselmeyer had some trouble, and I think TT will get a lot out of that race. I cannot knock the loose running leader because he won, but I would take the two behind him to run on with

Its far too early to hang your hat on anything, but it certainly brings Rule, Charliebrown, and the Albertrani into the equation. Along with all the Cali horses who haven't been off the shithetic.

[tector]

Originally Posted by The Bid

Along with all the Cali horses who haven't been off the shithetic.

Fair enough on them, as IWR showed last year.

[The Bid]

Yeah but Iwantrevenge ran out of his skin both times he ran on the dirt. He was bred for the dirt. Lucky I have major reservations about, and the lesser horses in Cali are the ones Im interested in at this point.

[Sightseek]

I would pack up Buddy's Saint and head back to NY. He should catch an easy field in the Gotham.

[The Bid]

Thats probably exactly what he will do. He said the horse would tell him. I think he told him yesterday

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I would pack up Buddy's Saint and head back to NY. He should catch an easy field in the Gotham.

Anyword on 85ina50?

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I would pack up Buddy's Saint and head back to NY. He should catch an easy field in the Gotham.

In addition to the already mentioned Super Saver, CA hotshots Sidney's Candy and Tiz Chrome have been mentioned for that race.

Might actually have a shot at Grade 2 status next year if any of these go on to bigger and better.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

and todd pleacher hasnt done much in the derby..

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[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Soaring Softly

"[I would not give up on Dublin as he has talent. I heard he had breathing problems last year and Lucas said they took care of that. He closed well and could build off that race. He has the graded stakes earning so you know he'll be in the Derby."

He has 4 Kentucky Derby winners, and still has more Breeders Cup wins than any other trainer. He took the Jack Van Berg model and ran with it. He's the trainer that created the whole "super trainer" picture that we see today, and he spawned the likes of Todd Pletcher.....and quite a few others.

Why is it that people can't spell his name correctly? It's a totally meaningless issue, but it still makes me crazy. I see it all over the place and it just drives me nuts.

His name is D Wayne Lukas folks....that's Lukas with a "K". Like him or not, he's more than earned the right to have his name spelled correctly.

i agree, they probably don't even care he lost. the horse is not fully cranked and had trouble. when i saw him up here last year the horse stuck out compared to the others his age, hes a beast. like someone else said , you want them running in may and this horse didn't need to win yet but he ran a credible closing race.