If you're not a horse then maybe you're a rabbit

Originally Posted by Scav

I couldn't agree more, in a race where most jocks try to win with their mount, they were trying for another jocks mount NOT to win...It is like bunting when a guy has a perfect game going in the bottom of the 8th inning with 2 outs and the other team is up 7 runs...BUSHLEAGUE

I think had that race taken place in Europe, Bailey and Solis would have been sat down for the year by the stewards, and I'm not kidding.
A clearly blatant attempt to sacrifice any chance their mounts had to win just to try and make sure another horse lost.
Its probably the most incredible race I ever saw a horse run, no kidding.
He was basically under siege every step of the way by two horses who both went on to win grade one's. Their use of energy had them shooting backward in the field on the turn and they stopped to walks. Smarty kicked on and was passed near the wire, never stopped trying and even tried to come back on Birdstone, and was beaten a length.
I highly doubt that in my life I will ever see another 3 year old like Smarty. I'd say its just about impossible.
That race, much more than his Preakness, marked him as one of the best three year olds who ever stepped onto a race track.
Anyone who doesn't understand what he did that day should really take up shuffleboard or needlepoint as a hobby.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by oracle80

I think had that race taken place in Europe, Bailey and Solis would have been sat down for the year by the stewards, and I'm not kidding.
A clearly blatant attempt to sacrifice any chance their mounts had to win just to try and make sure another horse lost.
Its probably the most incredible race I ever saw a horse run, no kidding.
He was basically under siege every step of the way by two horses who both went on to win grade one's. Their use of energy had them shooting backward in the field on the turn and they stopped to walks. Smarty kicked on and was passed near the wire, never stopped trying and even tried to come back on Birdstone, and was beaten a length.
I highly doubt that in my life I will ever see another 3 year old like Smarty. I'd say its just about impossible.
That race, much more than his Preakness, marked him as one of the best three year olds who ever stepped onto a race track.
Anyone who doesn't understand what he did that day should really take up shuffleboard or needlepoint as a hobby.

Oracle,
I totally agree with you on this.
I'm thinking the JCGC sets up for a longshot.
Just my dime minus eight.

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Oracle,
I totally agree with you on this.
I'm thinking the JCGC sets up for a longshot.
Just my dime minus eight.

I'm kinda thinking that they will try and hinder one horse, and wind up making the other Sheikh horse the winner. Invasor certainly strikes me as a horse who is very comfortable coming from off the pace.
I think he would be the big winner if a rabbit is used.

[Sightseek]

If you're going to use him for a rabbit that day, why not use him on a day where he at least has a chance of bringing home a check too...take down Henny Hughes. Bernardini can rate and the Sheiks will have the last laugh.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by oracle80

I'm kinda thinking that they will try and hinder one horse, and wind up making the other Sheikh horse the winner. Invasor certainly strikes me as a horse who is very comfortable coming from off the pace.
I think he would be the big winner if a rabbit is used.

I agree that they will have a target.
With Invasor getting a set up, you probably are completely correct.
The only way to make money on this race is, to me, figure a long shot to complete the exacta, and another in a tri.
The fave and the rabbit will be used up...both off the board.

[Gander]

Wanderin Boy is pointed to a race at the Meadowlands- The Pegasus.
If he runs well there then he will either go in the Cigar Mile or the BC Classic.
Since Sun King is running in the BC Classic, he probably will go to the Cigar Mile.

Originally Posted by Gander

Wanderin Boy is pointed to a race at the Meadowlands- The Pegasus.
If he runs well there then he will either go in the Cigar Mile or the BC Classic.
Since Sun King is running in the BC Classic, he probably will go to the Cigar Mile.

Tim you mean the Meadowlands Cup. The Pegasus is for three year olds.

The biggest disgrace was Laz Barrera and Craig Perret ganging up on Seattle Slew in the JCGC 1978. I think the rabbit was Life's Hope, but I am not certain. Perret even catcalled; it backfired when Affirmed's saddle slipped. In defeat, Seattle Slew shut up all his detractors. BERNARDINI LOVES A TARGET!!!!

[Gander]

Yes, sorry the Meadowlands Cup. I always get the 2 big races at the Meadowlands confused. Thanks for the clarification.

You know what else is coming up at the Meadowlands? That race on Halloween where all gray horses run. Its kind of neat to watch.

Originally Posted by Gander

Yes, sorry the Meadowlands Cup. I always get the 2 big races at the Meadowlands confused. Thanks for the clarification.

You know what else is coming up at the Meadowlands? That race on Halloween where all gray horses run. Its kind of neat to watch.

Watch for runners from NYRA tracks there. Pletcher, Zito, and McGaughey like it there.

Originally Posted by Gander

Yes, sorry the Meadowlands Cup. I always get the 2 big races at the Meadowlands confused. Thanks for the clarification.

You know what else is coming up at the Meadowlands? That race on Halloween where all gray horses run. Its kind of neat to watch.

Ah, the Grey Ghost!
Its a starter allowance race for greys who have started for a tag of I think 35K or less.
Quite amusing to watch.

[Gander]

The Meadowlands is a great kept secret in horse racing. I love the night races and its nice to see the big name trainers and horses like Wanderin Boy run there. They have great turf racing there as well.

Speaking of starter allowances I miss Coyote Lakes! Man was that horse ever good at running those marathon distances.