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Rudeboyelvis · #**101** 02-03-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I didn't say he was a bum....not now, not ever. He did run OK in the Hopeful, and better than I expected, but what about the rest of his year makes anyone think he is some kind of TC horse? He didn't run again until the BC Juvie, where he did an invisible man impersonation, and now he is returning for his 3YO debut four months later in the Gotham. Does this sound like a horse you should have confidence in?

To me he sounds like a horse of some ability, that for some reason rarely shows up on the racetrack, and has given zero indication that he will relish a distance. You need to do better than " I like his sire therefore I like him " to get me to fall into line.

Had he been pointed to the Delta Jackpot rather than the Breeders Cup Juvy, he most likely would have already be in, and the conversation would be taking a different tone in my opinion.

He's at least as talented as Gourmet Dinner, who's connections have since made a mockery of.

The Indomitable DrugS · #**102** 02-03-2011, 06:32 PM

Stay Thirsty isn't as fast early - middle - or late as Uncle Mo is. That's kind of a problem.

Also - what makes him so likely to develop rapidly? I suppose you can always try putting Borel up and having him take way back. I wouldn't touch Stay Thirsty in a future book even at a very fat price.

Betsy · #**103** 02-03-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I didn't say he was a bum....not now, not ever. He did run OK in the Hopeful, and better than I expected, but what about the rest of his year makes anyone think he is some kind of TC horse? He didn't run again until the BC Juvie, where he did an invisible man impersonation, and now he is returning for his 3YO debut four months later in the Gotham. Does this sound like a horse you should have confidence in?

To me he sounds like a horse of some ability, that for some reason rarely shows up on the racetrack, and has given zero indication that he will relish a distance. You need to do better than " I like his sire therefore I like him " to get me to fall into line.

Andy, I definitely don't expect you to fall in line with mine or anyone else's opinions - I respect yours that's why I was curious. I thought he ran well in his debut and I thought he was fine in his maiden win, though I know people weren't impressed. I'm willing to throw out his Juvy because I thought he was put in a tough spot. Plus, yes, I do think he'll improve as a 3 year old - yes, a lot of it is based on pedigree. I admit I'm going basically on faith here and if he doesn't run well in the Gotham, well I will admit I was wrong.

Betsy · #**104** 02-03-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Stay Thirsty isn't as fast early - middle - or late as Uncle Mo is. That's kind of a problem.

Also - what makes him so likely to develop rapidly? I suppose you can always try putting Borel up and having him take way back. I wouldn't touch Stay Thirsty in a future book even at a very fat price.

Yes, I know that - but no one is Uncle Mo at this point. I only asked Andy because I was curious to get his perspective based on a comment he had made. I totally understand why he's underwhelming to most people......and it doesn't bother me. I've learned as a sports fan that it doesn't matter what I think or anyone else thinks - the horse or the team or the player is going to perform the way they will regardless. I could be dead wrong about ST and it wouldn't be the first time. Anyway, my Derby horse is THAS - I would be crushed if I were wrong about him (not that I'm predicting him to win the Derby - it's just that if he didn't turn out like I hoped, it would bother me)

RockHardTen1985 · #**105** 02-03-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Stay Thirsty isn't as fast early - middle - or late as Uncle Mo is. That's kind of a problem.

Also - what makes him so likely to develop rapidly? I suppose you can always try putting Borel up and having him take way back. I wouldn't touch Stay Thirsty in a future book even at a very fat price.

THAS is close, but really who is as fast as Mo at this point?

The Indomitable DrugS · #**106** 02-03-2011, 07:43 PM

Afternoon Deelites.

RockHardTen1985 · #**107** 02-03-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Afternoon Deelites.

His full sister Minishaft is a runner.

Indian Charlie · #**108** 02-03-2011, 08:59 PM

I can't tell Joey, are you being stupid, or are you just being cute?

RockHardTen1985 · #**109** 02-03-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I can't tell Joey, are you being stupid, or are you just being cute?

I do not understand IC.

Indian Charlie · #**110** 02-03-2011, 09:42 PM

Not many people understand me Joey, don't worry.

However, I'm pretty sure Minishaft is not a sister to Afternoon Deelites.

RockHardTen1985 · #**111** 02-03-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Not many people understand me Joey, don't worry.

However, I'm pretty sure Minishaft is not a sister to Afternoon Deelites.

Minishaft is. At least Im 99% sure. Its an old KMC turf filly. Maybe 12-18 months ago, ran on the turf at Toga and Belmont.

Indian Charlie · #**112** 02-03-2011, 09:55 PM

Are you confusing A Little Warm for Afternoon Deelites?

RockHardTen1985 · #**113** 02-03-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Are you confusing A Little Warm for Afternoon Deelites?

No. AD beat Thunder Gulch for fun in the Futurity. I remember it well, I was 8. My bowling team that year was named Thunder Gulch....
He also beat Timber Country in another race. He was really good at 2.

Dahoss · #**114** 02-03-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Are you confusing A Little Warm for Afternoon Deelites?

Of course he is. Or he's fishing for attention.

Or both.

NTamm1215 · #**115** 02-03-2011, 10:12 PM

Minishaft's sire wasn't even alive when Afternoon Deelites was running.

Indian Charlie · #**116** 02-03-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss

Of course he is. Or he's fishing for attention.

Or both.

It's hard to tell sometimes with him.

I had a tough day at work, so my brain is a little fried.

I actually had to install a mouse for a woman for her computer today. The first one didn't work, so she went out and bought a second one at Staples. That one didn't work either, so she brought the computer back to us to prove to us it wasn't her.

Of course, it was her. She just didn't give the computer enough time to boot up to see her wireless mouse for the first time. She freaked that she couldn't move the mouse around while it was still loading Windows.

In the meantime, her husband berated her and called her a stupid bitch in front of me and another customer.

If I'd have had a pair of ice picks handy, I'd have perforated my ear drums.

Hence, my excuse for not being able to process RHT's retardedness tonight.

That made me long for that woman who bought her TV in Massachusetts so that she could get Massachusetts channels in New Hampshire, then didn't understand why her idea didn't work.

RockHardTen1985 · #**117** 02-03-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

It's hard to tell sometimes with him.

I had a tough day at work, so my brain is a little fried.

I actually had to install a mouse for a woman for her computer today. The first one didn't work, so she went out and bought a second one at Staples. That one didn't work either, so she brought the computer back to us to prove to us it wasn't her.

Of course, it was her. She just didn't give the computer enough time to boot up to see her wireless mouse for the first time. She freaked that she couldn't move the mouse around while it was still loading Windows.

In the meantime, her husband berated her and called her a stupid bitch in front of me and another customer.

If I'd have had a pair of ice picks handy, I'd have perforated my ear drums.

Hence, my excuse for not being able to process RHT's retardedness tonight.

That made me long for that woman who bought her TV in Massachusetts so that she could get Massachusetts channels in New Hampshire, then didn't understand why her idea didn't work.

I was thinking of another horse, thats all.

Indian Charlie · #**118** 02-03-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I was thinking of another horse, thats all.

Next time you try thinking, send us all some aspirin first please.

Or some weed.

Oxycontin?

RockHardTen1985 · #**119** 02-03-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Next time you try thinking, send us all some aspirin first please.

Or some weed.

Oxycontin?

The Town for the oxy.

Kasept · #**120** 02-05-2011, 11:46 AM

SUNDAY (2/6) 1st Race (12:55 PM) MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT

7 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $48,500. FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. Weight, 122 lbs.

1 Ninja Blade (KY) 9/5 Julien R. Leparoux 122 3 C L Eddie Kenneally
2 California (KY) 4/1 John R. Velazquez 122 3 C L Todd A. Pletcher
3 Stormy The Cat (VA) 15/1 Javier Castellano 122 3 C L George Weaver
4 Runyon Humor (KY) 15/1 Juan C. Leyva 122 3 C L Larry Bates
5 Arch Traveler (KY) 2/1 Jose Lezcano 122 3 C L James A. Jerkens
6 Borrego's Boy (KY) 6/1 Joe Bravo 122 3 G L Allen Iwinski
7 B F Bird (VA) 8/1 Jesus Lopez Castanon 122 3 C L Nicholas P. Zito