Ketchikan

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I was interested too in Stormello earlier on the trail, and while his Fountain of Youth was gutsy, the Florida Derby really did him no favors. Though I guess Notional is on the same page. I think that Notional is live for the superfecta for sure and at a great price. What impresses me most about him is that he's obviously got the speed to contend with most who will enter, but the way he came out of the scrum in the Risen Star is a particular standout for me. That's the kind of toughness I want in a horse on Derby Day.

Agreed. Can't understand why they didn't leave the horse down here after the FoY...Seems like every year there is a trainer that likes to put more frequent flyer miles on his horse from Feb - May than I see all year...

I guess if Curlin or Cherlokee get in on earnings, there may be a case made to go long, but it appears to be shaping up to be mundane, unfortunately.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Agreed. Can't understand why they didn't leave the horse down here after the FoY...Seems like every year there is a trainer that likes to put more frequent flyer miles on his horse from Feb - May than I see all year...

I guess if Curlin or Cherlokee get in on earnings, there may be a case made to go long, but it appears to be shaping up to be mundane, unfortunately.

Funny how you see it that way, because for me at least -- this has been one of the most fascinating Derby trails in memory (though in my defense, I'm only acutely aware of about the last six or seven, as I was too young and not interested hardcore enough to follow them before that). I've mostly been fascinated with the way the BC Juvenile has acquitted itself as an actual key race for this year's Trail, when normally it has little bearing on the Road to the Roses. Your top four finishers in the BCJ are arguably going to be among the top five or six wagering choices in the Derby. Last time anything like that happened? Ever?

I've never had so much fun on the Trail than I am having this year.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Funny how you see it that way, because for me at least -- this has been one of the most fascinating Derby trails in memory (though in my defense, I'm only acutely aware of about the last six or seven, as I was too young and not interested hardcore enough to follow them before that). I've mostly been fascinated with the way the BC Juvenile has acquitted itself as an actual key race for this year's Trail, when normally it has little bearing on the Road to the Roses. Your top four finishers in the BCJ are arguably going to be among the top five or six wagering choices in the Derby. Last time anything like that happened? Ever?

I've never had so much fun on the Trail than I am having this year.

The trail itself has been one of the more enjoyable to watch for sure,no question...I only meant that it's the results and the subsequent placing that appears to be lending itself to a less than spectular event come the first Sat in May. 7 horses above 500k in earnings, 3 of which may not see the race - Circular Quay (speculation regarding his soundness abounds), Stormello , and Birdbirdistheword (apparently looking toward the Preakness)...The end result is a mundane field, which was my only point. Notional moves up to #5 with the exit of these three; hence should command some respect and with that a shorter than deserved price.

[Sightseek]

He's off the trail with a bone bruise.

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38377

[SniperSB23]

I just hope the Derby winner is still around in August so Ketchikan can rip him a new one in the Traver's.

[deltagulf]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

%F!!@X*&%%#@

He was the one horse that I thought could really step up and surprise everyone.
damn!

i also like this horse as a surprise sorry to here about the injury. also had him on my run to the roses trail