Derby Notebook/Earnings (4/17); Soldat sharp in last FL drill

[Alan07]

Gourmet Dinner is off the Derby/TC trail with a sore shin.

http://www.horseracingnation.com/blo...erby_Trail_123

Trainer Peter Miller said that Comma to the Top, the winner of the Grade 1 CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park in December but fourth in two starts this year, would have difficulty with the Kentucky Derby distance of 1 1/4 miles.

“We’re not going to the Kentucky Derby,” Miller said. “We’ll see what happens. I’ve discussed it with the owners and we’re in the same mindset. I’m not on the Derby trail. I’m on the pre-Derby trail.”

http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-...ooking-crowded

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by Alan07

Gourmet Dinner is off the Derby/TC trail with a sore shin.

http://www.horseracingnation.com/blo...erby_Trail_123

Trainer Peter Miller said that Comma to the Top, the winner of the Grade 1 CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park in December but fourth in two starts this year, would have difficulty with the Kentucky Derby distance of 1 1/4 miles.

“We’re not going to the Kentucky Derby,” Miller said. “We’ll see what happens. I’ve discussed it with the owners and we’re in the same mindset. I’m not on the Derby trail. I’m on the pre-Derby trail.”
http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-...ooking-crowded

Good move by Petey...He's a really cool horse..will have a nice career when he gets back on the grass.

[somerfrost]

I still find Master of Hounds interesting, don't like only one three year old prep and the fact that he hasn't run on dirt but his pedigree is excellent and he certainly should like the distance, also he has a decent turn of foot and won't have to rally from far back...I'll wait to see if (1) he's entered and (2) what his odds are but at a price, I think he could be worth a flyer and I would use him in exactas etc.

[hockey2315]

How could anyone like a turf horse who will go BC Juvy turf to UAE Derby to KY Derby? I'll be surprised if he finishes the race. . .

[Mike]

Master of Hounds in the Belmont Stakes, that might make more sense

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Mike

Master of Hounds in the Belmont Stakes, that might make more sense

To finish last

[Mike]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

To finish last

Do some research on the success of Mr. Prospector's progeny in the Belmont.

Plus, I merely stated he made more sense in the Belmont Stakes than in the Derby.