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Old 03-22-2012, 12:05 PM
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why in the world are they going there?
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Old 03-22-2012, 12:08 PM
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why in the world are they going there?
Likely due to the BG being an easier spot, and that it's known he likes synthetic surfaces.
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Likely due to the BG being an easier spot, and that it's known he likes synthetic surfaces.
well, than i guess you answered that question! he obviously likes aqu, so i just didn't get why the change.
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Old 03-22-2012, 12:18 PM
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Will Keeneland allow them to dye Hansen's mane and tail?
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Old 03-22-2012, 12:22 PM
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Will Keeneland allow them to dye Hansen's mane and tail?
He's training in Kentucky so he won't have to ship, he's got earnings and
can run well on polytrack.

This move actually makes sense. I still have no interest in him on derby day, but I agree with this move.
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Old 03-22-2012, 12:27 PM
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from David Grening of DRF :
With Hansen now likely headed to Blue Grass, Alpha will be re-routed from Louisiana Derby to Wood Memorial, according to Kiaran McLaughlin
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Old 03-22-2012, 12:48 PM
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With Hansen now likely headed to Blue Grass, Alpha will be re-routed from Louisiana Derby to Wood Memorial, according to Kiaran McLaughlin
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Old 03-22-2012, 12:56 PM
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What a bunch of freakin pussies.
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Old 03-22-2012, 01:19 PM
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What a bunch of freakin pussies.


I'm waiting for someone with enough earnings to just go 'screw it, we're training up to the Derby.'
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What a bunch of freakin pussies.
Careful. You could hurt their feelings.
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because Gemologist is going to the Wood and they want no part of him. and that's a fact Jack
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Old 03-22-2012, 09:35 PM
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because Gemologist is going to the Wood and they want no part of him. and that's a fact Jack
I'm sure that has nothing to do with it.
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I'm sure that has nothing to do with it.
I think thats exactly why they are going to Keeneland. Nothing else makes any sense.
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Old 03-22-2012, 11:03 PM
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I think thats exactly why they are going to Keeneland. Nothing else makes any sense.
Why? How is this any different than Street Sense? I'm no Hansen fan, but if you're already in Kentucky, have plenty if earnings and are proven on Polytrack, what's the problem with it? It's probably the path of least resistance, and it won't matter if he wins or loses. He'll still be in the Derby.
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Anybody thinking his performance on Turfway polytrack at 2 means he'll run great on it at Keeneland at 3 going longer is in for a surprise.
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I can understand if you are in a situation like Gemologist, where you don't have the earnings so you want to look for the softest spot to get the earnings to get in. When you are already guaranteed a spot, I would think it's more important to stick as close to a training/racing schedule as possible. I've never had a good feeling about horses that have to have their preparations altered.
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