Random thoughts about the handicap division

RockHardTen1985 · #1 03-07-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by smartbid09

I know this is a bit off topic but perhaps it is related... Today I was thinking it's a shame that Blame was retired. This would have been an incredible year for him to be in the Handicap division. He would have probably owned everything and could have put together quite an incredible Campaign, no?

Same could be said for any good even decent older horse the past 5 years. Curlin would dominate, Commentator would dominate, Quality Road would even dominate. There would be no Blame to run him down and he would go into the BC Classic as the horse. This division, especially the East Coast is trash. Maybe Giant Oak is just getting better and he is OK, but what does that really say? The West might have a prayer. I think Twirling Candy is OK. He was rank after breaking slowly, I give him a pass. I know I like Game On Dude moving forward. Huge premature move in the Belmont last year and has come back strong this year. Still lightly raced and Im sure he can improve still. Misremembered is a beast if he can stay healthy and Sidneys Candy is still out there. Im pretty sure he is capable of being better on dirt if they wanted to go that way with him.

#2 03-07-2011, 12:16 AM

Quality Road would be kicking ass at Gulfstream...then would suck ass the rest of the year.

RockHardTen1985 · #3 03-07-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Quality Road would be kicking ass at Gulfstream...then would suck ass the rest of the year.

Suck ass like he did in the Met?

#4 03-07-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Suck ass like he did in the Met?

one turn race. You're grossly over-rating the horse. He was a bum compared to the past greats.

RockHardTen1985 · #5 03-07-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

one turn race. You're grossly over-rating the horse. He was a bum compared to the past greats.

I agree when talking about past greats. The past 10 years his best is as good if not better then anyone. He clearly had serious health issues. If sound who knows.

The Indomitable DrugS · #6 03-07-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

The past 10 years his best is as good if not better then anyone. He clearly had serious health issues. If sound who knows.

I wouldn't go that far ... he was like a much more honest version of Left Bank anyway.

Of the last ten years - Ghostzapper's best race was better than anyone else's best race.

RockHardTen1985 · #7 03-07-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I wouldn't go that far ... he was like a much more honest version of Left Bank anyway.

Of the last ten years - Ghostzapper's best race was better than anyone else's best race.

I guess, but his Donn beyer is right with GZ.

Indian Charlie · #8 03-08-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I wouldn't go that far ... he was like a much more honest version of Left Bank anyway.

Of the last ten years - Ghostzapper's best race was better than anyone else's best race.

Uh, yeah.

Can I get some of what you've been smoking lately?

Danzig · #9 03-07-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Quality Road would be kicking ass at Gulfstream...then would suck ass the rest of the year.

nice sig btw.

johnny pinwheel · #10 03-07-2011, 08:00 AM

[quote=RockHardTen1985;758915] This division, especially the East Coast is trash. Maybe Giant Oak is just getting better and he is OK, but what does that really say? The West might have a prayer. I think Twirling Candy is OK. QUOTE]

really? the whole division is trash...east and west....twirling candy sucks at 10 furlongs....when he wins one let me know.........thats how bad it is. a horse like that is the favorite at 10 furlongs....hes ok at like a mile....he may win one though because hes running against first dude......lol