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

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

TITLETOWN FIVE-----172
GOVENOR CHARLIE---30

I hope Orb wins, I think he'll win (hell I think he'll win the TC but will only say that this one time and wait till after the Preakness to get all excited) but I had to do the DD with these two just incase. It was too good to pass up.

Agree with Clip Clop... the Dixie looks like a great betting race.

Nice to see Forte Dei Marmi entered as there wasn't much news after he was pulled up that last time out.

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I hope Orb wins, I think he'll win (hell I think he'll win the TC but will only say that this one time and wait till after the Preakness to get all excited) but I had to do the DD with these two just incase. It was too good to pass up.

Agree with Clip Clop... the Dixie looks like a great betting race.

Nice to see Forte Dei Marmi entered as there wasn't much news after he was pulled up that last time out.

Depending on who you like they're all great prices.Oxbow's double looks like decent value.
Orb's biggest obstacle is Murphy's law.

[Benny]

Weather report has 20-30 % rain possible for the day and I heard on the simo today that the Pick 5 must be paid out saturday with a carryover of $88K. Goodluck !

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Benny

Weather report has 20-30 % rain possible for the day and I heard on the simo today that the Pick 5 must be paid out saturday with a carryover of $88K. Goodluck !

I heard that as well but couldn't find any confirmation online. Will handicap it as if that's the case.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I heard that as well but couldn't find any confirmation online. Will handicap it as if that's the case.

Confirmed- I found it on the Pimlico website.

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by philcski

Confirmed- I found it on the Pimlico website.

I couldn't find anything

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

I couldn't find anything

on the home page

[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



Pimlico


Last Updated: May 18, 9:13 AM ET











Current Track Conditions:




Dirt: Fast


Turf: Firm








Scheduled First Post: 10:45 AM ET



Current weather conditions are not available.











Race: 2

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#1

Across the Wind

Scratched - Trainer

9:11 AM ET



#10

Reckless Runner

Jockey - Joel Rosario changed to Julian Pimentel

9:11 AM ET







Race: 3

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#5

Bowman's Boy

Scratched - Veterinarian

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#8

Brooklyn Cowboy

Jockey - Joel Rosario changed to Edgar S. Prado

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#10

Gator Gold

Jockey - Victor R. Carrasco changed to Yomar Orlando Ortiz

9:11 AM ET



#14

E Quake

Scratched - Stewards

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#16

Gottalovethedrake

Jockey - unknown jockey changed to Forest Boyce

9:11 AM ET







Race: 4

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#1

New Zone

Jockey - unknown jockey changed to Angel Serpa

9:11 AM ET



#4

No Nay Never

Scratched - Trainer

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#8

Knit One Purr Too

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9:11 AM ET







Race: 5

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#3

Listen Boy

Jockey - Joel Rosario changed to Rosie Napravnik

9:11 AM ET



#8

Victory On Tap

Scratched - Veterinarian

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#11

Waquoit's Dance

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9:11 AM ET



#12

Sense of a Woman

Scratched - Stewards

9:11 AM ET



#15

Jazz

Scratched - Also-Eligible

9:11 AM ET



#16

Agustina de Aragon

Scratched - Also-Eligible

9:11 AM ET







Race: 7

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#8

Special Skills

Scratched - Trainer

9:11 AM ET







Race: 8

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#1

Access to Charlie

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#2

Withgreatpleasure

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Race: 9

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#2

Daydreamin Gracie

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9:11 AM ET



#8

Idle Talk

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#9

Silver Screamer

Jockey - unknown jockey changed to Julien R. Leparoux

9:11 AM ET







Race: 10

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#6

Poseidon's Warrior

Scratched - Trainer

9:13 AM ET



#7

Candyman E

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9:11 AM ET







Race: 11

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#3

Utley

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#6

Thunder Lord

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9:11 AM ET







Race: 13

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#7

Indiana Moon

Scratched - Stewards

9:11 AM ET

[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!

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by philcski

I've unsuccessfully crushed the all button many times!

Add me to this too. REST ASSURED, if i hit the all button, one of the top 3 betting choices wins going away.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

You to touting a 1-5 shot? Whats happening to you? I notice a lot of chalk in your picks on Togas website. You never used to cap that way.
Nice call on Denver in the first round also. You came in all smug, told me how good they were. Never said another word about it? Good luck tomorrow.

are you gonna take that from him Mr. Hoss ? wow how the mighty have fallen.

[Merlinsky]

Just heard Eddie Altchek (sp?) on NBC Sports say there are tight turns about Pimlico. Everybody do a shot. Ok he just did it a 3rd time when picking Departing. Someone tell the man it's how the turns are banked not how tight they are.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Just heard Eddie Altchek (sp?) on NBC Sports say there are tight turns about Pimlico. Everybody do a shot. Ok he just did it a 3rd time when picking Departing. Someone tell the man it's how the turns are banked not how tight they are.

I saw an article yesterday where Doug O'Neill was quoted saying the turns are tight at Pimlico as well. I find it incredible that someone like him does not know the truth.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by pointman

I saw an article yesterday where Doug O'Neill was quoted saying the turns are tight at Pimlico as well. I find it incredible that someone like him does not know the truth.

Seriously? Geez. At least NBC Sports' research team couldn't let it slide. They came back from commercial and were like oh goody, perfect opportunity to show that thing we'd already put together to talk about at some point. Jerry and Laffit didn't want to embarrass the guy before.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Seriously? Geez. At least NBC Sports' research team couldn't let it slide. They came back from commercial and were like oh goody, perfect opportunity to show that thing we'd already put together to talk about at some point. Jerry and Laffit didn't want to embarrass the guy before.

The coverage is unbearable. I keep going back to give it a chance but forget that.

Even my daughter who HATES horse racing (I am cruel because I "like what they do to those poor horses")... well I don't want to offend anyone but basically she asked if NBC thought all the people who are watching were, ummm... let's used the word "touched".

I like Willcox Inn a lot but I'm not understanding his odds here. Maybe it's just that he never wins for me but I cannot see him in the top 2 spots. Not seeing Optimizer win this either, even with Joel.

I'm using Doubles Partner on top of Forte dei Marmi w/ 1,2,9,10 and 12 underneath.

[Sightseek]

I like Willcox Inn too (and Swift Warrior!).


I really liked that interview with Rosie and Michelle Beadle.

[my miss storm cat]

[pointman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

You would think that James Graham and Rosie Napravnik who are on the two logical speed horses on paper would realize that the turf course is favoring speed. Absolute dolts on those horses backs.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by pointman

You would think that James Graham and Rosie Napravnik who are on the two logical speed horses on paper would realize that the turf course is favoring speed. Absolute dolts on those horses backs.

Guess they won't be needing MENSA applications any time soon.