Gemologist

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by tywizard

Who will ride him assuming he starts in the derby?

Gary Stevens is now unemployed

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Gary Stevens is now unemployed

Greatest horse he ever might come out of retirement to ride?

[Kasept]

Preliminary 95 Beyer

[Alabama Stakes]

it looked like the jock was holding on for dear life....he was moving well, that's for sure . i wouldn't be betting against him any time soon

[VOL JACK]

I wonder if 3 weeks is enough time to recover of this monsterous effort, to make the Wood at AQ.

Or does he opt for the Illinois Derby?

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

I wonder if 3 weeks is enough time to recover of this monsterous effort, to make the Wood at AQ.

Or does he opt for the Illinois Derby?

He only has $103k in graded earnings, so they better not get too cute with finding a spot for him. I hope passing on the 500K rebel to avoid a van ride and bigger field was worth it.

[FATPIANO]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Preliminary 95 Beyer

good way to start the year, where ever he runs next does not matter, he will crush them and go to The Derby undefeated and hopefully come out of The Derby the same way

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by FATPIANO

good way to start the year, where ever he runs next does not matter, he will crush them and go to The Derby undefeated and hopefully come out of The Derby the same way

So if he goes to the Wood, he will crush Hansen?

Based on what?

[tywizard]

I'm also worried about the need to get more graded earnings.

That said, a lot of positive angles seem to be in play her, imo

Derby is third off layoff, love classic pedigree, positive previous cd race, late start to 3 year old racing, trainer has won derby previously and the form seems to have translated well into the 3 year old season so far.

I have used liberally in the first two future pools (with cc and ur) so I'm hoping he continues to progress.