BC OUTS: Prayer for Relief, Gung Ho, Medaglia d'Amour..

tjfla · #1 10-20-2011, 01:57 PM

Byword is coming for the Mile

RolloTomasi · #2 10-20-2011, 10:28 PM

No workouts, no races since September, training at the fairgrounds in Alameda instead of Santa Anita, waiting to make decision until the day of pre-entries, and entered in a sale in November...

Smiling Tiger has got to be out of the Sprint.

Indian Charlie · #3 10-21-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

No workouts, no races since September, training at the fairgrounds in Alameda instead of Santa Anita, waiting to make decision until the day of pre-entries, and entered in a sale in November...

Smiling Tiger has got to be out of the Sprint.

http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-...ers-cup-sprint

RolloTomasi · #4 10-21-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-...ers-cup-sprint

He's kind of been the male version of Blind Luck. Hard campaign as a 3yo, starts the year a bit shaky, returns to form and wins gets a couple of big wins, then tanks in his last race and is likely to miss the BC.

To be honest, I didn't think either horse would accomplish much as they did this year, especially after their 4yo debuts. I certainly thought the news of season/career ending problems would have come much sooner for both.

RolloTomasi · #5 10-21-2011, 01:38 PM

Flashpoint retired now.

They better move some horses from the Dirt Mile into the Sprint.

Did I read Trappe Shot is going for the longer race? Also, given the right pace scenario, I think Jackson Bend might be a better fit in the Sprint.

freddymo · #6 10-21-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Flashpoint retired now.

They better move some horses from the Dirt Mile into the Sprint.

Did I read Trappe Shot is going for the longer race? Also, given the right pace scenario, I think Jackson Bend might be a better fit in the Sprint.

He got beat by a few lengths to the best BSF at a mile plus all year. Now its cut back time? He is a small horse and not exactly the fanciest of blood lines, I would assume his market value as a stallion could materialize if he won the Classic, he has a decent shot why not hope Uncle Mo throws a klinker?

Indian Charlie · #7 10-21-2011, 02:27 PM

Very interesting.

RolloTomasi · #8 10-21-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by freddymo

He got beat by a few lengths to the best BSF at a mile plus all year. Now its cut back time? He is a small horse and not exactly the fanciest of blood lines, I would assume his market value as a stallion could materialize if he won the Classic, he has a decent shot why not hope Uncle Mo throws a klinker?

Freddy, you are debating the chances of Jackson Bend in the BC Classic. Suffice to say, you will win that argument...because no one else logged on here is high on 'shrooms right now. Kudos.

By the way, maybe Jackson Bend doesn't need it, but certainly it's time for you to cut back...

PatCummings · #9 10-21-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

No workouts, no races since September, training at the fairgrounds in Alameda instead of Santa Anita, waiting to make decision until the day of pre-entries, and entered in a sale in November...

Smiling Tiger has got to be out of the Sprint.

He is definitely out. Talked to racing manager for owners last night.