10/9 (BEL): Champagne S., Frizette S., Jamaica H. (G1's)

[Sightseek]

http://www.drf.com/news/boys-toscono...ks-sharp-drill


OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The Breeders’ Cup is four weeks away, but when it comes to Boys At Tosconova, trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. wouldn’t mind if the $2 million Juvenile were run this weekend.

“He’s ready to run right now,” Dutrow said Friday morning after watching Boys At Tosconova work an effortless six furlongs in 1:13.18 over Aqueduct’s main track. “All we have to do is bide our time; it’s not like I have to get him ready to run. He’s ready to chew somebody out right now.”


Gee Rick, there was a little race called the Champagne today.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

http://www.drf.com/news/boys-toscono...ks-sharp-drill


OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The Breeders’ Cup is four weeks away, but when it comes to Boys At Tosconova, trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. wouldn’t mind if the $2 million Juvenile were run this weekend.

“He’s ready to run right now,” Dutrow said Friday morning after watching Boys At Tosconova work an effortless six furlongs in 1:13.18 over Aqueduct’s main track. “All we have to do is bide our time; it’s not like I have to get him ready to run. He’s ready to chew somebody out right now.”


Gee Rick, there was a little race called the Champagne today.

Amazing...

[Indian Charlie]

Any guesses as to the figs earned in the Champagne and Frizette?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Any guesses as to the figs earned in the Champagne and Frizette?

94 and 81.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Any guesses as to the figs earned in the Champagne and Frizette?

A Z Warrior - 81
Uncle Schmo - 94

[Indian Charlie]

I'd have guessed somewhat higher since the track didn't seem particularly fast, but I'm far from an expert.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I'd have guessed somewhat higher since the track didn't seem particularly fast, but I'm far from an expert.

It was pretty fast. 12K claimers went 1:09.98 in the first and very weak ( 50ish Beyer types ) maiden claimers went 1:11 1/5.

How high a fig could the second finisher in the Frizette have gotten given the tougher trip/setup than she had in the Spinaway?

[Linny]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

http://www.drf.com/news/boys-toscono...ks-sharp-drill


OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The Breeders’ Cup is four weeks away, but when it comes to Boys At Tosconova, trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. wouldn’t mind if the $2 million Juvenile were run this weekend.

“He’s ready to run right now,” Dutrow said Friday morning after watching Boys At Tosconova work an effortless six furlongs in 1:13.18 over Aqueduct’s main track. “All we have to do is bide our time; it’s not like I have to get him ready to run. He’s ready to chew somebody out right now.”


Gee Rick, there was a little race called the Champagne today.

I hate to say this because (contrary to popular opinion) I don't like to bash racing in general but: When trainers do this sort of thing, I always hope that the horse fails miserably, or doesn't make it to the destination race. Leaving important races (and plenty of earnings oportunities) on the table while training a perfectly fit and ready horse for a race that is weeks away seems such a waste.