4/10 (OP): Arkansas Derby (G1)

slotdirt · #1 04-07-2010, 08:39 PM

Those were way too many abbreviations in one post. Was PG1985 really saying Noble's Promise runs last? I'm no fan of the horse, but that is a pretty darn bold prediction.

NTamm1215 · #2 04-07-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Those were way too many abbreviations in one post. Was PG1985 really saying Noble's Promise runs last? I'm no fan of the horse, but that is a pretty darn bold prediction.

Noble's Promise is a good horse and is highly unlikely to finish last. If he moves forward even in a slight way off of the Rebel he'll be tough to beat. I'm shocked he was not made the morning line favorite.

NT

the_fat_man · #3 04-07-2010, 09:11 PM

It's interesting that Noble's Promise has run better that Lookin at Lucky in each of their last 3 races. In fact, Looking at Lucky has gotten significantly better trips. Anything resembling comparable trips and Noble's Promise buries him. YET, Looking at Lucky is a popular choice as a Derby horse and Noble's Promise is predicted, by some, to finish last in the Arkansas Derby.

And some wonder why this game still remains CRUSHABLE.

AeWingnut · #4 04-07-2010, 09:12 PM

well Nobel's Promise was going to run last. He'll beat a horse just to prove ...1985 wrong. I want Jon Court to win on Line of David.

Merlinsky · #5 04-10-2010, 06:03 PM

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well Nobel's Promise was going to run last. He'll beat a horse just to prove ...1985 wrong. I want Jon Court to win on Line of David.

I wonder if the Animal Planet folks wished they were following them this time around what with Joe Talamo and Jon Court looking at being on their first Derby starters. It'd be a huge deal for Jon to finally have this experience after all the years he's put into the sport. You have to feel good for him.

smuthg · #6 04-10-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

I wonder if the Animal Planet folks wished they were following them this time around what with Joe Talamo and Jon Court looking at being on their first Derby starters. It'd be a huge deal for Jon to finally have this experience after all the years he's put into the sport. You have to feel good for him.

great question... I bet they were actually following them. I think Jockeys has been picked up for another season.

GenuineRisk · #7 04-10-2010, 06:20 PM

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great question... I bet they were actually following them. I think Jockeys has been picked up for another season.

No; it's been cancelled. Ratings were pretty dismal the second season.

Merlinsky · #8 04-10-2010, 07:52 PM

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No; it's been cancelled. Ratings were pretty dismal the second season.

Can't believe people weren't drawn in by the trials and tribulations of Mike and Chantal---I mean, of horse racing.

AeWingnut · #9 04-10-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

I wonder if the Animal Planet folks wished they were following them this time around what with Joe Talamo and Jon Court looking at being on their first Derby starters. It'd be a huge deal for Jon to finally have this experience after all the years he's put into the sport. You have to feel good for him.

I was really surprised to see Jon out there winging it. But - he saved just enough. I hit the exacta and the WPS
but if Jon lets the 1 get by
I hit the Superfecta

I wish Jon could figure out a way to get that horse another 1/8th of a mile but I can't see it.

chucklestheclown · #10 04-11-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I was really surprised to see Jon out there winging it. But - he saved just enough. I hit the exacta and the WPS
but if Jon lets the 1 get by
I hit the Superfecta

I wish Jon could figure out a way to get that horse another 1/8th of a mile but I can't see it.

Congrats. Wish I'd been able to play today, but I'm sure I would have given it back at SA.