3yo recap and updated Derby Chances

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

That's why I said "surface" not "dirt"....he is in good form and ran well on that surface, his connections will know if he could possibly handle dirt and will decide his future accordingly. All I ever said was he impressed me more the other horses this past weekend, I really don't need the know it all sarcasm!

thats hilarious coming from you.

Tapeta is nothing like dirt. If anything it shows off turf ability. It means Zero when applied to dirt form.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

thats hilarious coming from you.

Tapeta is nothing like dirt. If anything it shows off turf ability. It means Zero when applied to dirt form.

Did I say it was similar to dirt? All I said was he handled the surface well. The horse has run 6 times, prior to the UAE Derby he had one win and a couple seconds, nothing earth shattering to be sure...trying him on the dirt is not so far-fetched and his connections might just roll the dice...or not!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Did I say it was similar to dirt? All I said was he handled the surface well. The horse has run 6 times, prior to the UAE Derby he had one win and a couple seconds, nothing earth shattering to be sure...trying him on the dirt is not so far-fetched and his connections might just roll the dice...or not!

this is what you said

"his breeding indicates turf preference but he handled the surface in Dubai so there is no reason he might not enjoy dirt."

its okay to admit you were wrong.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

this is what you said

"his breeding indicates turf preference but he handled the surface in Dubai so there is no reason he might not enjoy dirt."

its okay to admit you were wrong.

Follow your own advice. Where did I say the Dubai surface was dirt? All I said, again, was that he has run on turf and the surface in Dubai, he won and placed on turf and ran a close second in Dubai so there is nothing that indicates that he might not run well on dirt...I can't say he will anymore than you can say he won't...all I said was that I find him more interesting than others this weekend should he run in the Derby!

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Follow your own advice. Where did I say the Dubai surface was dirt? All I said, again, was that he has run on turf and the surface in Dubai, he won and placed on turf and ran a close second in Dubai so there is nothing that indicates that he might not run well on dirt...I can't say he will anymore than you can say he won't...all I said was that I find him more interesting than others this weekend should he run in the Derby!

From today's Bloodhorse:
Mrs. John Magnier’s Master of Hounds, who was beaten a nose in the March 26 UAE Derby (UAE-II) in his 3-year-old debut, could make his next start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Aidan O’Brien told the British website “And They’re Off.”

The other option would be the Qipco Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I)

Master of Hounds, a son of Kingmambo – Silk and Scarlet, by Sadler's Wells, bred in Kentucky by Silk and Scarlet Syndicate, ran an exceptionally game race in the 1 3/16-mile UAE Derby, losing a head bob to the Godolphin-owned filly Khawlah, winner of the Al Tayer Motors UAE Oaks (UAE-III).

It was his first start since finishing sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. II). Prior to that he was third in the group I Racing Post Trophy.

“Master Of Hounds is in the English 2000 Guineas (Eng-I) and would have a Kentucky Derby option," O'Brien said. “We will see how he is and the next couple of weeks will tell us a lot.

“The Kentucky Derby is a great race. He handled the surface well out in Dubai and he's a horse that has tactical speed and we were delighted with his run. I’m sure the race will be considered and will be spoken about.”





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[blackthroatedwind]

Every other horse in the race just became better value.

[randallscott35]

We need a new % chart on Master Hounds Doug....I'm thinking .002% chance but I might be high.