Derby Trail/Triple Crown Notebook

[10 pnt move up]

Hard to like Social Inclusion in that spot, though he seems like a really nice horse.

Can Ride on Curlin get a better setup than he did today? If you betting him your betting the distance moves him up.

[Arletta]

Commanding Curve will be the one I will be watching.

[Alan07]

Social Inclusion belongs in the Met Mile, not the Belmont Stakes on June 7th.

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by Alan07

Social Inclusion belongs in the Met Mile, not the Belmont Stakes on June 7th.

While I don't by any means think he is THE horse to beat CC, I have to include among those with a chance. He ran very well in his past two races without getting what would be an optimal trip for him. If he's allowed loose on the lead in the Belmont, he's very dangerous. If CC is used a bit to keep up with him, than it helps the chances of the closers late. Win or lose, SI could be a big factor if entered.

[letswastemoney]

Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

While I don't by any means think he is THE horse to beat CC, I have to include among those with a chance. He ran very well in his past two races without getting what would be an optimal trip for him. If he's allowed loose on the lead in the Belmont, he's very dangerous. If CC is used a bit to keep up with him, than it helps the chances of the closers late. Win or lose, SI could be a big factor if entered.

I have to agree.

Social Inclusion is probably a Game On Dude type that needs the lead to show his best, but I don't see a problem with the Belmont Stakes distance for him.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by Alan07

Social Inclusion belongs in the Met Mile, not the Belmont Stakes on June 7th.

I like the out-of-the-box thinking, but Palace Malice would chew him up and spit him out at this point in their careers.

[Sightseek]

Danza out. He is being sent to Ocala for some rest.

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by Arletta

Commanding Curve will be the one I will be watching.

CaC will be being unsaddled just as CC crosses the finish

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by geeker2

CaC will be being unsaddled just as CC crosses the finish

I hope your right, but he was the only one closing on him in the Derby and he will have more ground to do it in the Belmont. Just a thought and will have 3 weeks to toss things around in my noodle

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I hope your right, but he was the only one closing on him in the Derby and he will have more ground to do it in the Belmont. Just a thought and will have 3 weeks to toss things around in my noodle

I thought closers typically don't do well in the Belmont?

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by Danzig

I thought closers typically don't do well in the Belmont?

Good point, but lots to consider in three weeks and see how it shapes up.

[atolunch]

Any chance there's a max field of 16 going to post at the Belmont?