4/9 (AQU): Wood, Carter (G1's), Comely, Bay Shore (G3's)

ateamstupid · #1 04-09-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shanej974

Uncle Slo Mo was still better then Blame and Zenyatta on Breeders Cup Day....right....I mean he would have beaten those two that day....right....

What he did today doesn't negate his brilliant performance in the Juvy.

That said, I still feel that when the Kentucky Derby favorite doesn't debut until a fabricated stake on March 12, something's amiss.

pba1817 · #2 04-09-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

What he did today doesn't negate his brilliant performance in the Juvy.

That said, I still feel that when the Kentucky Derby favorite doesn't debut until a fabricated stake on March 12, something's amiss.

Where was this brilliant insight before the race went off...?

ateamstupid · #3 04-09-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pba1817

Where was this brilliant insight before the race went off...?

The hypocrisy of this comment is suffocating.

pba1817 · #4 04-09-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

The hypocrisy of this comment is suffocating.

The truth is hard to swallow...

ateamstupid · #5 04-09-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pba1817

The truth is hard to swallow...

Your next insightful comment on this board will be your first, so I'd pipe down if I were you.

MaTH716 · #6 04-09-2011, 06:42 PM

He really has no excuses. I'm sure the Repole camp will cook something up.

But I have to admit that I was a bit suprised when JV went right to the lead. I know the fractions weren't that quick, but I just figured that he would try to get that garden stalking spot (plus get him accustomed to some tight quarters/dirt in the face). Then at the top of the stretch you figured he would just kick it in and pull away and there was still nothing. On top of that JV did that patented ridiculous look behind him move and you figured he still had some horse, but he was absolutely empty.

I'm not sure what to think. It was the only race of the day that I did see, so I have no idea about any biases and if maybe the rail was dead (not sure if they got rain in Queens last night, but I know it poured in Jersey all day). Still all that does is cook up an excuse for a horse who was only supposed to lose if the Jock fell off his back. I guess he just falls back into the category of being a good 3 year old in what looks like a very medicore 3 year old crop.

ateamstupid · #7 04-09-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

HBut I have to admit that I was a bit suprised when JV went right to the lead. I know the fractions weren't that quick, but I just figured that he would try to get that garden stalking spot (plus get him accustomed to some tight quarters/dirt in the face). Then at the top of the stretch you figured he would just kick it in and pull away and there was still nothing. On top of that JV did that patented ridiculous look behind him move and you figured he still had some horse, but he was absolutely empty.

I don't think he tried for the lead, but nobody else went, so what is he going to do? Rein the horse in and risk traffic trouble while letting some horse with less speed than him go by? He knew the other riders were going to try to beat him at all costs, so I think he was hesitant to get covered up if he didn't have to. Plus, like you said, the fractions weren't very quick. On the lead or off of it, he was going to lose today.

Watching the replay, I think his stride looked a little weird going around the turn, like he was reaching out and trying hard to keep up even though Velazquez hadn't asked him yet.

pointman · #8 04-09-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

He really has no excuses. I'm sure the Repole camp will cook something up.

But I have to admit that I was a bit suprised when JV went right to the lead. I know the fractions weren't that quick, but I just figured that he would try to get that garden stalking spot (plus get him accustomed to some tight quarters/dirt in the face). Then at the top of the stretch you figured he would just kick it in and pull away and there was still nothing. On top of that JV did that patented ridiculous look behind him move and you figured he still had some horse, but he was absolutely empty.

I'm not sure what to think. It was the only race of the day that I did see, so I have no idea about any biases and if maybe the rail was dead (not sure if they got rain in Queens last night, but I know it poured in Jersey all day). Still all that does is cook up an excuse for a horse who was only supposed to lose if the Jock fell off his back. I guess he just falls back into the category of being a good 3 year old in what looks like a very medicore 3 year old crop.

I am with you on this Matt. I was really surprised to see him go to the lead, granted, no else wanted it, but still I don't think that was the plan. On the first turn when he got the lead I had a feeling he might be in trouble. I don't think there was a bias today, but it is hard to see how he benefitted by going to the lead. It will be interesting to see at this point whether he comes up lame, retired, or continues on the trail. The big question is the possible distance limitations, but not sure that was the issue today from that run. Pretty puzzling effort overall.

pba1817 · #9 04-09-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Your next insightful comment on this board will be your first, so I'd pipe down if I were you.

Why should I pipe down...?

ateamstupid · #10 04-09-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pba1817

Why should I pipe down...?

Because you serve no purpose here except to stir things up. I've never seen you post a play or analyze a race, so tweaking me for saying something in retrospect about Mo's campaign is laughable. You're an enormous douchebag who's looking for some new people to piss off now that Zenyatta's retired along with your pom poms.

randallscott35 · #11 04-09-2011, 06:23 PM

Pletcher's best chance is Joe Vann

johnny pinwheel · #12 04-09-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pba1817

Where was this brilliant insight before the race went off...?

yeah right, half the world was saying it....including me...i even said i could not wait to bet against this horse.....

Danzig · #13 04-09-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

What he did today doesn't negate his brilliant performance in the Juvy.

That said, I still feel that when the Kentucky Derby favorite doesn't debut until a fabricated stake on March 12, something's amiss.

Sightseek · #14 04-09-2011, 11:33 PM

Woo-hoo!

Indian Charlie · #15 04-10-2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

Woo-hoo!

You go to Hell!

You go to Hell and you die!

Just kidding.

I don't believe in hell.

First person to get the source of that quote without cheating gets first dibs on one of Dougie's socks.

slotdirt · #16 04-10-2011, 06:26 AM

I know the answer to IC's question, but really don't want the prize. So, well, pass?

Sightseek · #17 04-10-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

I know the answer to IC's question, but really don't want the prize. So, well, pass?

I just want to know why IC has one to give away?!

Indian Charlie · #18 04-10-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

I just want to know why IC has one to give away?!

I, at one time, sent him a video tape, a long time ago, with some old races from the 80s and 90s. About a year later, I get a video tape back from him of some old races he had, interlaced with Randy Moss highlights, and highlights of his favorite porn star, Lexus.

He also threw in a sock.