11/19 (DeD): Delta Jackpot, Delta Jackpot (G3's)

[NTamm1215]

Baffert entering Candrea and Drill in the two big races could end up being a blessing for every bettor. Each will be wildly overbet and are in tough races.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Baffert entering Candrea and Drill in the two big races could end up being a blessing for every bettor. Each will be wildly overbet and are in tough races.

I dont like either of them at all, and Im the leader of the Baffert fan club.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Baffert entering Candrea and Drill in the two big races could end up being a blessing for every bettor. Each will be wildly overbet and are in tough races.

I know its for $1 million dollars, but I get the feeling Drill is being "punished" for his poor BC effort with a quick turnaround the way Officer was ten years ago.

[RockHardTen1985]

It seems pretty obvious that Drill is a synthetic surface sprinter. His 2 dirt races are not that good, but then again maybe its the distance. So either way going long on dirt feels like it wont work for him.

[dylbert]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I know its for $1 million dollars, but I get the feeling Drill is being "punished" for his poor BC effort with a quick turnaround the way Officer was ten years ago.

Punished? The winner's purse is $600,000 which practically guarantees Kentucky Derby start.

Drill's sire was one of my favorite horses ever, Lawyer Ron. LR caught my attention when he won Diamond Jo Stakes on New Year's Eve 2005 at Evangeline Downs. Link about that effort follows:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...mond-jo-stakes

A few weeks later I witnessed Lawyer Ron dominating Risen Star field. This was Fair Grounds at Louisiana Downs meet after Hurricane Katrina. He continued his brillance sweeping Oaklawn Park 3YO races -- Southwest, Rebel and Arkansas Derby. Alas, Kentucky Derby was his undoing.

Drill may be overbet Saturday. I will enjoy watching him run nonetheless...

[pucknut]

My Andonis should muscle this field no?

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by pucknut

My Andonis should muscle this field no?

His nice prep over this track gives him a huge advantage over any invader.

[FATPIANO]

Originally Posted by pucknut

My Andonis should muscle this field no?

ABSOLUTELY

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by FATPIANO

ABSOLUTELY

Looks much the best here

[Alan07]

Saber!

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by dylbert

Punished? The winner's purse is $600,000 which practically guarantees Kentucky Derby start.

I mentioned the purse already. What I was referring to with him being "punished" was the quick turnaround after a dull effort in the BC. Had he run a big race in the BC, I wonder if he would have been considered for this spot. Bob Baffert did similar with Officer in 2001 (wheeled back in one week for the Cal Cup) and arguably ruined the horse's career.

Drill's sire was one of my favorite horses ever, Lawyer Ron. LR caught my attention when he won Diamond Jo Stakes on New Year's Eve 2005 at Evangeline Downs.

Lawyer Ron was a very good horse. His double at Saratoga in the Whitney and Woodward was pretty impressive. Nearly took down the Jockey Club Gold Cup and finished fairly close in the Met Mile, too.

[Rudeboyelvis]

I'm bias on this because [redboard alert] I not only crushed the fuk out of this last year, but earned a full ride the the HPWS via Twin Spires Delta Jackpot Challenge [/redboard alert]. DeD, I can't wait.