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Old 01-22-2011, 03:17 PM
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The track was not really wet when Soldat finished 2nd to Wine Police, but does a distant 2nd place finish constitute an affinity for the surface? I doubt it and am among those skeptical of his ability on a dry strip.
The thing is that Kieran sure sounded like he was a GO for the KY Derby,no matter what happens. He will have enough Graded Earnings(already at 270,000).

Dry Track=Eats Money and runs bad
Slop=Eats Money and decent chance of Winning
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Old 01-22-2011, 03:19 PM
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The thing is that Kieran sure sounded like he was a GO for the KY Derby,no matter what happens. He will have enough Graded Earnings(already at 270,000).

Dry Track=Eats Money and runs bad
Slop=Eats Money and decent chance of Winning
Slop at Gulf doesn't = slop everywhere....Everyone just needs to slow down. It was an impressive race yesterday, let's give him that. You play against him in the FOY and make him do it again. After that we reassess....Team break.
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Old 01-22-2011, 03:36 PM
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Slop at Gulf doesn't = slop everywhere....Everyone just needs to slow down. It was an impressive race yesterday, let's give him that. You play against him in the FOY and make him do it again. After that we reassess....Team break.
I would not touch him in the FOY unless it is OFF again. I am just saying that it sounds like after yesterday they are gonna run in the Derby no matter what he does from now on. He already has enough money for it .
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Old 01-23-2011, 05:29 AM
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Playalong thread talked about the performance of WASHINGTON RULES Saturday in his 2nd career start. McPeek Roman Ruler gelding with an 87 Beyer in the GP 5th. Came running under Kent D. to nail the Pletcher firster San Pablo at the wire. There was buzz about the horse and he was ridden with supreme confidence and like he had plenty yet to give.

As I mentioned yesterday, there is a wacky backstory with this horse. Vets said he wouldn't make the races and he was gelded and given away as a pony. McPeek went to the client who had the horse last year and wanted to know what happened to him and was told that they had given him away. McPeek said to get him back and they did. Now you'll see him in the Fountain of Youth. You can't make this stuff up.
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Old 01-23-2011, 06:27 AM
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Playalong thread talked about the performance of WASHINGTON RULES Saturday in his 2nd career start. McPeek Roman Ruler gelding with an 87 Beyer in the GP 5th. Came running under Kent D. to nail the Pletcher firster San Pablo at the wire. There was buzz about the horse and he was ridden with supreme confidence and like he had plenty yet to give.

As I mentioned yesterday, there is a wacky backstory with this horse. Vets said he wouldn't make the races and he was gelded and given away as a pony. McPeek went to the client who had the horse last year and wanted to know what happened to him and was told that they had given him away. McPeek said to get him back and they did. Now you'll see him in the Fountain of Youth. You can't make this stuff up.
I thought San Pablo ran a huge race, and will definitely be one to watch going forward.
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Old 01-26-2011, 06:11 PM
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Nice allowance on Saturday at GP, with Sovereign Default and Crossbow running.
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Old 01-26-2011, 06:54 PM
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Nice allowance on Saturday at GP, with Sovereign Default and Crossbow running.
1/29 (GP): 5th Race ALLOWANCE

7 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $51,500. FOR THREE YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. (02:45 PM)

1 Sovereign Default 3 C L 119 Garcia Alan Violette, Jr. Richard A.
2 Chateau D' Kim 3 C L 123 Lopez Paco Plesa, Jr. Edward
3 Gold For Cash 3 C L 119 Lebron Victor Demeritte Larry W.
4 Crossbow 3 C L 123 Velazquez John R. McLaughlin Kiaran P.
5 Motin 3 C 114 Alvarez Jose L. Azpurua Manuel J.
6 Impersonator 3 C L 119 Maragh Rajiv Catalano Wayne M.
7 Voodoo Storm 3 C L 119 Castellano Javier McGaughey III Claude R.
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1/29 (GP): 5th Race ALLOWANCE

7 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $51,500. FOR THREE YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. (02:45 PM)

1 Sovereign Default 3 C L 119 Garcia Alan Violette, Jr. Richard A.
2 Chateau D' Kim 3 C L 123 Lopez Paco Plesa, Jr. Edward
3 Gold For Cash 3 C L 119 Lebron Victor Demeritte Larry W.
4 Crossbow 3 C L 123 Velazquez John R. McLaughlin Kiaran P.
5 Motin 3 C 114 Alvarez Jose L. Azpurua Manuel J.
6 Impersonator 3 C L 119 Maragh Rajiv Catalano Wayne M.
7 Voodoo Storm 3 C L 119 Castellano Javier McGaughey III Claude R.
Thanks, Steve! I think Crossbow is a sprinter/miler, but at least he showed he could rate last time. I'll make the trek to my local OTB to watch this race...
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Old 01-27-2011, 02:05 PM
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SUNDAY 5th Race - MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT

1 Mile Dirt. Purse $48,500. FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. Weight, 122 lbs. (02:45 PM)

1 Bowman's Causeway 3 C L b 115 Curatolo Ryan Biancone Patrick L.
2 Tango Rhthym 3 C L 122 Bocachica Orlando Isbell Dan
3 Gator Champ 3 C L 122 Desormeaux Kent J. McPeek Kenneth G.
4 Sinorice 3 C L 122 Trujillo Elvis Zito Nicholas P.
5 Nacho Business 3 C L 122 Bravo Joe Breen Kelly J.
6 Redwood Falls 3 C L 122 Velazquez John R. Pletcher Todd A.
7 Street Titan 3 G L 122 Leparoux Julien R. Wilkes Ian R.
8 Achaemenes 3 C L 122 Castellano Javier Pletcher Todd A.
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