2/22 ATR: Haskin, Mott, Pletcher, Baffert, Calhoun, Evans, DougS

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I thought the same thing after he opened up on the field entering the stretch after hitting the 3/4s in 1:10 and change.

As long as Todd A Pletcher is ahead of the curve I will take my chances with mission impregnable

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by freddymo

As long as Todd A Pletcher is ahead of the curve I will take my chances with mission impregnable

As mighty as Todd Pletcher is, it seemed more than a stretch to run that colt (a half to speedy Forest Camp) in the Southwest against Graded stakes types while shipping and stretching out for the first time after a gut-busting losing effort in an 6f allowance race off a layoff.

He's a candidate to go backwards rather than forwards, IMO.

[Indian Charlie]

I listened to the show just now.

I agree with Baffert in that he won better than most people seemed to think, but man, are they really still considering Dubai?

I was hoping they'd give that up after the Southwest.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I listened to the show just now.

I agree with Baffert in that he won better than most people seemed to think, but man, are they really still considering Dubai?

I was hoping they'd give that up after the Southwest.

Gotta think Zabeel Racing bought him with Dubai in mind, just like Richard's Kid.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I listened to the show just now.

I agree with Baffert in that he won better than most people seemed to think, but man, are they really still considering Dubai?

I was hoping they'd give that up after the Southwest.

Gary Stevens just reported on HRTV that Baffert is leaning towards the Sunland Park Derby with Conveyance.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Gary Stevens just reported on HRTV that Baffert is leaning towards the Sunland Park Derby with Conveyance.

Hmm.

You must be kidding.

They have been saying very recently Wood or Ark. Derby.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Hmm.

You must be kidding.

They have been saying very recently Wood or Ark. Derby.

Maybe they're hedging their bets on the possible distance limitations by taking on Grade 3 rivals instead of the top Derby contenders.

The $800,000 purse doesn't hurt either.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Maybe they're hedging their bets on the possible distance limitations by taking on Grade 3 rivals instead of the top Derby contenders.

The $800,000 purse doesn't hurt either.

21% wire winners at the meet going 8.5f too..