2/26 (GP): Fountain of Youth, Hutcheson, Davona Dale (G2's)

Betsy · #1 02-26-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Every time someone rolls their eyes at you, your response is 'what is your problem?' Does that not tell you something? You really think everyone else has the problem and you're the one person being reasonable?

Don't worry about who I bet on. That's not germane to this discussion in the least. The point is, anyone who thinks the horse should be taken off the Derby trail because he wasn't sharp today is completely overreacting.

Fine, let's just cut the bull and get to the heart of the matter. Maybe I overreacted with that Derby comment, but whether or not you agree, I don't think THAS ran a very encouraging race. Now maybe he expended energy in the gate because he was fractious, but don't you think he expected a better performance? Yes, I'm not going to apologize for being very disappointed. I expected this horse, even at not quite 100%, to roll - I certainly didn't expect him to fade badly. I'm sure Mott will do the right thing with him, but I can't say that I have the same confidence in the horse that I did going in.

#2 02-26-2011, 06:17 PM

You did and Steve is ultra-sensitive to them, Betsy. It is worse than the N word!

Kasept · #3 02-26-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

You did and Steve is ultra-sensitive to them, Betsy. It is worse than the N word!

#4 02-26-2011, 06:31 PM

I like Gourmet Dinner. Just imagine if he went to a trainer with no ethics?

The Indomitable DrugS · #5 02-26-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I like Gourmet Dinner. Just imagine if he went to a trainer with no ethics?

Seeing how so many Alchemist trainers - and Bob Baffert - have moved WAY up on Bill Mott... imagine if To Honor And Serve went to one as well.

ateamstupid · #6 02-26-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Betsy

Fine, let's just cut the bull and get to the heart of the matter. Maybe I overreacted with that Derby comment, but whether or not you agree, I don't think THAS ran a very encouraging race. Now maybe he expended energy in the gate because he was fractious, but don't you think he expected a better performance? Yes, I'm not going to apologize for being very disappointed. I expected this horse, even at not quite 100%, to roll - I certainly didn't expect him to fade badly. I'm sure Mott will do the right thing with him, but I can't say that I have the same confidence in the horse that I did going in.

I don't disagree that he ran a disappointing race. But I think there are enough explanations for his mediocre effort that it's borderline insane to suggest he be taken off the Derby trail.

freddymo · #7 02-26-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I don't disagree that he ran a disappointing race. But I think there are enough explanations for his mediocre effort that it's borderline insane to suggest he be taken off the Derby trail.

What about her brilliant Bernardini 2nd crop stats in Feb?

justindew · #8 02-26-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I don't disagree that he ran a disappointing race. But I think there are enough explanations for his mediocre effort that it's borderline insane to suggest he be taken off the Derby trail.

He can stay on the Derby Trail, but I would consider a one-turn claiming event or possibly a start on synthetic for his next race. So what I am saying is, keep the Derby as an option but start positioning for a different goal.