11/5 (CD): Breeders' Cup Friday (Post Draw Fields; ML's)

hockey2315 · #1 10-27-2010, 02:21 PM

I don't see why Plumania or Red Desire can't. I like what they did w/ Red Desire especially.

hockey2315 · #2 10-27-2010, 02:26 PM

Mike Welsh's stuff is usually pretty good, but what the F@#$ is this?

Sweet Gypsy (Filly and Mare Turf, four furlongs in 47.40 seconds): The morning’s lone Breeders’ Cup worker came out shortly after the renovation break with jockey Robby Albarado aboard. Showing her usual speed, Sweet Gypsy zipped through an opening quarter and three-eighths in 23 and change and 34 and change, although she did tire some through a final furlong in 12.70 and during an ordinary gallop-out when pulling up five-eighths in 1:02.55. As noted earlier, although the track was listed as fast for the work there was still some moisture in it; Secret Gypsy’s only two off-the-board finishes on dirt came on wet tracks, raising the question as to whether she might have finished stronger today over a little firmer ground.

hockey2315 · #3 10-28-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

Mike Welsh's stuff is usually pretty good, but what the F@#$ is this?

Sweet Gypsy (Filly and Mare Turf, four furlongs in 47.40 seconds): The morning’s lone Breeders’ Cup worker came out shortly after the renovation break with jockey Robby Albarado aboard. Showing her usual speed, Sweet Gypsy zipped through an opening quarter and three-eighths in 23 and change and 34 and change, although she did tire some through a final furlong in 12.70 and during an ordinary gallop-out when pulling up five-eighths in 1:02.55. As noted earlier, although the track was listed as fast for the work there was still some moisture in it; Secret Gypsy’s only two off-the-board finishes on dirt came on wet tracks, raising the question as to whether she might have finished stronger today over a little firmer ground.

More idiocy - in Brad Free's little graded handicap thing on DRF for the Friday races, he has the "last race" for all horses coming out of the Darley Alcibiades listed as the Danny Alcibiades. Danny was a good man. . . I'm glad they named a race after him.

Travis Stone · #4 10-28-2010, 10:45 AM

Can anyone confirm the max starters for the Juvenile Turf races? I've been told/read both 12 and 14. I think it's 14 based on a quick news search, but can't find anything official.

robfla · #5 10-28-2010, 10:54 AM

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Can anyone confirm the max starters for the Juvenile Turf races? I've been told/read both 12 and 14. I think it's 14 based on a quick news search, but can't find anything official.

I read 14.... link to follow

edit: http://bcwc2010.com/the-races/

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Each race is limited to fourteen starters and if the race has more than 14 horses pre-enter, a field selection system is used to determine the starters for each race.

Fulla Sheets · #6 10-27-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

I don't see why Plumania or Red Desire can't. I like what they did w/ Red Desire especially.

I disagree with Red Desire. I thought in her last she had a perfect trip and couldnt get by Changing Skies. Maybe Im missing something, but I think she is a toss.

hockey2315 · #7 10-27-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fulla Sheets

I disagree with Red Desire. I thought in her last she had a perfect trip and couldnt get by Changing Skies. Maybe Im missing something, but I think she is a toss.

There was no way she was going to run well on that soft ground first time in the U.S. She's going to turn in a much better performance in the BC - obviously you can't like her if you think she was at her best at Belmont.

pweizer · #8 10-27-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

There was no way she was going to run well on that soft ground first time in the U.S. She's going to turn in a much better performance in the BC - obviously you can't like her if you think she was at her best at Belmont.

Red Desire will be my key play on Friday. She will be very dangerous in this spot.

Paul

PatCummings · #9 11-02-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pweizer

Red Desire will be my key play on Friday. She will be very dangerous in this spot.

Paul

I'm with you Paul - my day will rise and fall with her, and I'm willing to let it be that way.

hockey2315 · #10 10-27-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

I don't see why Plumania or Red Desire can't. I like what they did w/ Red Desire especially.

I forgot about Miss Keller. She could win too.

Dahoss · #11 10-27-2010, 03:29 PM

Obviously Blind Luck and Havre de Grace are the horses to beat in the Distaff. But I think Malibu Prayer has a shot to take them a long way. If she draws well and is ridden aggressively, she might prove tough to catch IMO.

knickslions2 · #12 10-27-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss

Obviously Blind Luck and Havre de Grace are the horses to beat in the Distaff. But I think Malibu Prayer has a shot to take them a long way. If she draws well and is ridden aggressively, she might prove tough to catch IMO.

I like Malibu Prayer's chance here.

RockHardTen1985 · #13 10-28-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss

Obviously Blind Luck and Havre de Grace are the horses to beat in the Distaff. But I think Malibu Prayer has a shot to take them a long way. If she draws well and is ridden aggressively, she might prove tough to catch IMO.

The Mott wont be glued to her?