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Old 12-02-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
I imagine something VERY close to the right 20 horses will make it to the gate on Derby Day. I know you're just having fun with the topic but it's WAY too early to be speculating about a field who's makeup will be substantially different in five months from how it may appear now.
I think the horses with earnings have a tremendous edge this year moreso than any other.
These guys will not have to pound on their horses in the preps, can truly use them as preps.
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Old 12-02-2006, 11:36 AM
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Ya know, there used to be a time when horses were strong enough, and racing was honest enough, for horses to actually try in all their races and run more than four times a year.

Sadly those days are, apparently, long gone.
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