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Old 06-28-2013, 08:17 PM
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Besides Ville, the other horse made just as much sense.

The more shocking thing to me is that Ville was not claimed, I know of 4 people that were dropping a slip on him if they liked what they saw in the paddock and obviously all four did not.
Ville kinda smelled on paper to me and that's why I was interested in the race, on figures he dominated the field and was in good form to be dropped into that spot. I know nothing about Chicago racing, I mean zero, so it was an outsiders perspective.
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Old 06-28-2013, 09:05 PM
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Ville kinda smelled on paper to me and that's why I was interested in the race, on figures he dominated the field and was in good form to be dropped into that spot. I know nothing about Chicago racing, I mean zero, so it was an outsiders perspective.
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I use figures and he had no real advantage
Huh?

Either way, you're correct about there being red flags all over it considering the horse was more or less in career form a couple starts back. If the horse stays together, they may have gotten away with one, because that horse is now eligible for starters and could probably do a little bit of damage at the level.
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Old 06-28-2013, 09:22 PM
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The 1A had a strong edge on CJ's figures...which is on a 100 point scale, so they have more of a scrunched factor to them because the value of a point is more significant




Considering that the horse went off at odds of 1/9 ... I'm guessing it was dominant on everyones figures.
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Old 06-28-2013, 11:04 PM
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The 1A had a strong edge on CJ's figures...which is on a 100 point scale, so they have more of a scrunched factor to them because the value of a point is more significant




Considering that the horse went off at odds of 1/9 ... I'm guessing it was dominant on everyones figures.
But it was the 1 who jogged, not the 1A. His 57 hardly inspired me.
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Old 06-29-2013, 01:09 AM
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But it was the 1 who jogged, not the 1A. His 57 hardly inspired me.
NO, it was the 1A that won..easily.

I think it is safe to say the new rider on the 6 overdid it, taking well back at 5.5f, after the last race debacle.
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Old 06-29-2013, 11:59 AM
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NO, it was the 1A that won..easily.

I think it is safe to say the new rider on the 6 overdid it, taking well back at 5.5f, after the last race debacle.
well that makes sense, and Arlington had it wrong initially on there website and watching it I paid attention to the 6.
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Huh?

Either way, you're correct about there being red flags all over it considering the horse was more or less in career form a couple starts back. If the horse stays together, they may have gotten away with one, because that horse is now eligible for starters and could probably do a little bit of damage at the level.
I see by your Avatar you are a Av's fan, the kid you drafted #1 can be the next Sidney Crosby, he is from Cole Harbor Nova Scotia, Sid the Kid also grew up in Cole Harbor. I had the opportunity to see Nathan play many times this year. I attend many QMJHL games in Quebec and Nova Scotia and I will tell you this kid is the real deal. Have not been this high on a player since the Islanders drafted John Taveres.
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Old 07-01-2013, 11:11 AM
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I see by your Avatar you are a Av's fan, the kid you drafted #1 can be the next Sidney Crosby, he is from Cole Harbor Nova Scotia, Sid the Kid also grew up in Cole Harbor. I had the opportunity to see Nathan play many times this year. I attend many QMJHL games in Quebec and Nova Scotia and I will tell you this kid is the real deal. Have not been this high on a player since the Islanders drafted John Taveres.
I'm cautiously optimistic about the next few years -- lots of young talent on that team, and now even more. Really excited about the pick. Thanks for the extra info, have just been reading a lot about him and watching whatever clips I could find that they had put together.
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