The Elusive Triple Crown

[chucklestheclown]

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

I just hope I have the right angle wagered along the way.

[SilverRP]

Until the trainers train their horses for the TP, there will not be one. 4-6 weeks between races leading up to the TP is not going to help any Kentucky Derby winner's chances. Basically the horses have been sissified, yet we expect them to run a 1 1/4, 1 3/16, and a 1 1/2 in 5 weeks.

[PeteMugg]

I can see it happening. One mediocre crop after another, it wouldn't even have to be a super horse, just one that can catch a few breaks. Then we'll be discussing how it's the worst Triple Crown winner in history.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by PeteMugg

I can see it happening. One mediocre crop after another, it wouldn't even have to be a super horse, just one that can catch a few breaks. Then we'll be discussing how it's the worst Triple Crown winner in history.

lol.. Isn't that the truth!

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by SilverRP

Until the trainers train their horses for the TP, there will not be one. 4-6 weeks between races leading up to the TP is not going to help any Kentucky Derby winner's chances. Basically the horses have been sissified, yet we expect them to run a 1 1/4, 1 3/16, and a 1 1/2 in 5 weeks.

What he said. You need a fit horse like Alex (who trained twice a day, if you recall) to run well in all three.

[slotdirt]

For my money, Afleet Alex is the closest we've had to a Triple Crown winner since 1978 - and that includes Smarty Jones.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

What he said. You need a fit horse like Alex (who trained twice a day, if you recall) to run well in all three.

That is ridiclous

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SilverRP

Until the trainers train their horses for the TP, there will not be one. 4-6 weeks between races leading up to the TP is not going to help any Kentucky Derby winner's chances. Basically the horses have been sissified, yet we expect them to run a 1 1/4, 1 3/16, and a 1 1/2 in 5 weeks.

Again did you miss the Silver Charm and Real Quiet TC trys? We almost had 2 and everyone would have been talking about it being too easy to win. There have been plenty of horses that have had legit chances that just missed.