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[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

His mere presence is going to be impressive.

There may be a walkover as everyone else may scratch.

Churchill Downs called a special board meeting today to determine how many points towards the Derby tomorrows maiden race will be worth.

The Hall of Fame has cleared out a wing for him.

Zenyatta has already set a date with him for the Spring.

NYRA may change rules to have short fields in 2 yo maiden races so owners can "evaluate" their horses....oh yeah they already did that...

Wise Dan is already ducking him

The real reason Frankel isn't coming for the BC is he wants to avoid being on the same continent with him.

Gary Stevens said he is the greatest horse he never rode

I like those.

When they hang in there and be fairly competitive with Doctor Chit, bury some terrible MCL bum, and outwork Stay Thirsty... that's the stuff such hype is made of.

Even with the hype, if people expect to see some Kauai Katie like fractions and figures I think they will be disappointed. You can learn a lot from watching two horses going 25 under a hold and gradually picking it up -- but sprint races are run by busting out of a starting gate, running hard right away, and decelerating throughout.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

I like those.

When they hang in there and be fairly competitive with Doctor Chit, bury some terrible MCL bum, and outwork Stay Thirsty... that's the stuff such hype is made of.

Even with the hype, if people expect to see some Kauai Katie like fractions and figures I think they will be disappointed. You can learn a lot from watching two horses going 25 under a hold and gradually picking it up -- but sprint races are run by busting out of a starting gate, running hard right away, and decelerating throughout.

Will you be playing against?

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by 3kings

Will you be playing against?

I don't see anything in there to play against him with.

[PatCummings]

To make him even more unlikable, someone started a Twitter account and is "speaking" for the horse. Ugh.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

I don't see anything in there to play against him with.

I agree, I might try to use the #6 a little in doubles if they are paying enough.

[pweizer]

Given the hype, I am a bit surprised that they didn't just unveil him in the Hopeful. And if he wins today, I will not be shocked if his second start is in the Breeder's Cup.

Paul