5/18 (PIM): 138th Preakness S. (G1); 7 Undercard Stakes

[Danzig]

less than half the derby field size with only 9 in the preakness.

what's the average number of starters for this race? seems lower than usual-and i'm not complaining! just curious.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Danzig

less than half the derby field size with only 9 in the preakness.

what's the average number of starters for this race? seems lower than usual-and i'm not complaining! just curious.

That's not going to be statistically significant, as field size has changed so much in the Triple Crown races over the past few decades. The average size of a Kentucky Derby field is just over 12, and fat chance we'll ever see a Kentucky Derby with just 12 or 13 starters again.

I'm not sure what the average number over the past 15 years is, which might give a better picture. And I'm too lazy to google.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Danzig

less than half the derby field size with only 9 in the preakness.

what's the average number of starters for this race? seems lower than usual-and i'm not complaining! just curious.

This will be the 4th time since 2000 the Preakness has had fewer than 10 runners.

[letswastemoney]

I noticed that Race 13 is a pretty weak field for an allowance race except for Code West and Bluegrass Springs.

http://www.brisnet.com/php/bw_pdf_viewer.php?track=PIM&race=13&date=2013-05-18

If you feel strong about any horse in the Preakness, maybe a double singling one horse in the Preakness and Code West in Race 13 isn't such a bad idea.

[Arletta]

Preakness Tidbit:

Tabasco Cat (1994) only Preakness winner from the rail since 1961.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by letswastemoney

I noticed that Race 13 is a pretty weak field for an allowance race except for Code West and Bluegrass Springs.

http://www.brisnet.com/php/bw_pdf_viewer.php?track=PIM&race=13&date=2013-05-18

If you feel strong about any horse in the Preakness, maybe a double singling one horse in the Preakness and Code West in Race 13 isn't such a bad idea.

He must be doing the under-card tour of the Triple Crown.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by letswastemoney

I noticed that Race 13 is a pretty weak field for an allowance race except for Code West and Bluegrass Springs.

http://www.brisnet.com/php/bw_pdf_viewer.php?track=PIM&race=13&date=2013-05-18

If you feel strong about any horse in the Preakness, maybe a double singling one horse in the Preakness and Code West in Race 13 isn't such a bad idea.

I don’t trust this horse at all. I needed him for a giant pick 3 Derby day, multiple times!!! I successfully crushed the all button in the previous race and the race before loved Mcpeek as the big class horse, all he had to do was take to turf, and he did. Code West looked like a total standout that day. He does again Saturday vs an even worst field. Lower price, likely 1-5. No Thanks.

[pucknut]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I don’t trust this horse at all. I needed him for a giant pick 3 Derby day, multiple times!!! I successfully crushed the all button in the previous race and the race before loved Mcpeek as the big class horse, all he had to do was take to turf, and he did. Code West looked like a total standout that day. He does again Saturday vs an even worst field. Lower price, likely 1-5. No Thanks.

plus 1 slop or not code west should have toyed with that field
hideous performance

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I don’t trust this horse at all. I needed him for a giant pick 3 Derby day, multiple times!!! I successfully crushed the all button in the previous race and the race before loved Mcpeek as the big class horse, all he had to do was take to turf, and he did. Code West looked like a total standout that day. He does again Saturday vs an even worst field. Lower price, likely 1-5. No Thanks.

You successfully crushed the all button? Oy vey.

I realize you wouldn't even know what to look for if you tried, but Code West had like 5 lengths worth of trouble and was hampered by a sh.it ride by Bejarano, who decided to take back in a race where no one went. Who in this field can beat him? I don't like eating chalk at all, but there are times to try and beat the favorites, when you have viable alternatives and there are times not to. This is a time not to.

Unless you're going to crush the all button again.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

You successfully crushed the all button? Oy vey.

I realize you wouldn't even know what to look for if you tried, but Code West had like 5 lengths worth of trouble and was hampered by a sh.it ride by Bejarano, who decided to take back in a race where no one went. Who in this field can beat him? I don't like eating chalk at all, but there are times to try and beat the favorites, when you have viable alternatives and there are times not to. This is a time not to.

Unless you're going to crush the all button again.

Its just strange to me Baffert is shipping this horse around to run in NW1x races when he could easily win these events at home for the same money. Something just doesn't seem right, but yea on paper he should win.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

Its just strange to me Baffert is shipping this horse around to run in NW1x races when he could easily win these events at home for the same money. Something just doesn't seem right, but yea on paper he should win.

Who in there can beat him though? The only horse I could even consider is Crown Polis as McMahon is a pretty good move up trainer.

I can't believe I am trumpeting the merits of a 1/5 shot on paper, but I'm just trying to figure out who the alternative is. Aren't there much better races to try and best the favorite this weekend?

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

You successfully crushed the all button? Oy vey.

I realize you wouldn't even know what to look for if you tried, but Code West had like 5 lengths worth of trouble and was hampered by a sh.it ride by Bejarano, who decided to take back in a race where no one went. Who in this field can beat him? I don't like eating chalk at all, but there are times to try and beat the favorites, when you have viable alternatives and there are times not to. This is a time not to.

Unless you're going to crush the all button again.

You cant help yourself bro. Thats clear to everyone, not just me.
It was 2 weeks ago. But my main ticket was Antigun/all/West for $5. It cost around 60-70. The pick 3 was around 600$. I also had maybe another $1.50 worth of backups. This horse sucks. He broke slow, his speed was zapped. You crush him tomorrow. Even if he wins, who cares??? The great Dahossy now plays 1-5 shots?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

You successfully crushed the all button? Oy vey.

I realize you wouldn't even know what to look for if you tried, but Code West had like 5 lengths worth of trouble and was hampered by a sh.it ride by Bejarano, who decided to take back in a race where no one went. Who in this field can beat him? I don't like eating chalk at all, but there are times to try and beat the favorites, when you have viable alternatives and there are times not to. This is a time not to.

Unless you're going to crush the all button again.

how disheartening it would be to unsuccessfully 'crush' the all button...

[Benny]

http://www.equibase.com/static/latec...esPIM-USA.html



TODAY'S SCRATCHES & PROGRAM CHANGES



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Across the Wind

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Reckless Runner

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Bowman's Boy

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Brooklyn Cowboy

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Gator Gold

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E Quake

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Gottalovethedrake

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New Zone

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No Nay Never

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Knit One Purr Too

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Listen Boy

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Victory On Tap

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Waquoit's Dance

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Sense of a Woman

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Jazz

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Agustina de Aragon

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Special Skills

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Access to Charlie

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Withgreatpleasure

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Daydreamin Gracie

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Idle Talk

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Silver Screamer

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Poseidon's Warrior

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Candyman E

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Utley

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Thunder Lord

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Indiana Moon

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[philcski]

Originally Posted by Danzig

how disheartening it would be to unsuccessfully 'crush' the all button...

I've unsuccessfully crushed the all button many times!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

This will be the 4th time since 2000 the Preakness has had fewer than 10 runners.

thanks.