7/2-3 (MTH): United Nations (G1), Salvator Mile (G3); Jersey Shore (G3)

[hockey2315]

Obviously Stacelita's best form is too good for these--isn't that how it is w/ every Euro? Still, though, I'm not sure she's the same horse she once was and the trainer is 0/19 in the U.S. (hit the board a number of times, though). I'm a total sucker, so I'm giving Bold Hawk one more chance on firm turf this time.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Obviously Stacelita's best form is too good for these--isn't that how it is w/ every Euro? Still, though, I'm not sure she's the same horse she once was and the trainer is 0/19 in the U.S. (hit the board a number of times, though). I'm a total sucker, so I'm giving Bold Hawk one more chance on firm turf this time.

Look at her 2010 come-back race. Look at her 2nd run.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Look at her 2010 come-back race. Look at her 2nd run.

Ya, but that comeback was also vs. a much tougher field and in her backyard. Obviously she can improve second off the lay-off, but she's a 5-year-old mare who didn't really improve from three to four. There's no way you're supposed to take 5-2 on her here or whatever she'll be. Chinchon's race here last year would obviously be enough to win, but he's done a TON of traveling recently and I don't think the race sets up all that well for him.