union rags

[Merlinsky]

People pick horses after saying they had traffic trouble in their last outing, but what appears to be bad racing luck is sometimes a case of just them making their own trouble. Bad breaks aren't always a fluke, for instance. Sometimes when horses get a good trip, it's because they were good enough to make their own luck or overcome what would've been a problem for another horse. The ability to go through a hole vs get squeezed for example. Afleet Alex overcame bad luck through his agility and athleticism.

Zenyatta should've had problems with her size and running style when trying to overcome pace and traffic, but she (almost) always worked it out because she was nimble enough. I like Union Rags, but one reason I didn't pick him in the Derby was a nagging fear that he'd get himself in trouble. Obviously in a 20 horse field the opportunity to then get out of trouble is very unlikely. Presumably a 1 1/2 race would give more time to fix things, assuming he gets the distance, but I still want I'll Have Another to get it, and if he can't it doesn't look like it'll be from lack of ability, stamina, or fitness on his part.

[RockHardTen1985]

I really am disapointed with myself. I'm totally buying into Union Rags. The power house work article is making me more comfortable. If he's not on or near lead then ill really be stunned.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RockTardHen1985

I really am disapointed with myself.

There may be hope for you yet.

[RockHardTen1985]

Not likely.
I have lots of issues.

[Danzig]

someone should warn matz.

[pucknut]

ive bet against rags all year but i think this is his race to lose
he has a race over and the trail must have taken its toll on IHA
if he runs anything close to the juvenile color him gone
thast said his two yo campaign towers over anything on his 3yo resume
jockey change jr's home track and crowd the brief freshening i see shades of easy goer
i am using rags on top and will use IHA as a saver for my drink and food orders

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Danzig

someone should warn matz.

I can take it. Be clever at least. That crap above is so lame, not to mention 4yrs ago.

I was looking at my autographed Michael Matz pancake on head painting this morning.

The silence told me 3rd.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I can take it. Be clever at least. That crap above is so lame, not to mention 4yrs ago.

speaking of four years ago, is that when you had the bet vs dahoss that you lost? not sure the exact time frame....