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Old 03-22-2012, 10:19 PM
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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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Old 03-22-2012, 11:35 PM
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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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This is 100% Dr. Hansen and it's no different than Repole wanting to win races like the Wood and the other big NY circuit standards. Hell, Hansen -- who lives in No. KY on the river -- wanted to run in the Spiral this week. Maker accomodating and certainly can't mind having to only 'ship' from Churchill Training Center to KEE.
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This is 100% Dr. Hansen and it's no different than Repole wanting to win races like the Wood and the other big NY circuit standards. Hell, Hansen -- who lives in No. KY on the river -- wanted to run in the Spiral this week. Maker accomodating and certainly can't mind having to only 'ship' from Churchill Training Center to KEE.

why did this all of a sudden change.....after Gemologist said he was going to the wood.
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why did this all of a sudden change.....after Gemologist said he was going to the wood.
Hansen: 'Fan base' in KY. Chance to stay close to home. Opportunity to win G1 on synth in addition to dirt.
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