Bodemeister better version of Congaree.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by justindew

Given his tough campaign (by today's standards), Pioneerof The Nile's dud in the Preakness, and the fact that the passed the Preakness with Nehro last year, I'd say Bodemeister is pretty unlikely to run in two weeks.

Pioneerof the Nile ran the worst 2nd place finish in the Derby in maybe decades. He was blown off the track by Mine That Bird and won a staggering 3-way photo for 2nd over immortals Musket Man and Papa Clem.

What does he have to do with anything?

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by justindew

Given his tough campaign (by today's standards), Pioneerof The Nile's dud in the Preakness, and the fact that the passed the Preakness with Nehro last year, I'd say Bodemeister is pretty unlikely to run in two weeks.

You don't think Baffert will be able to reason with Zayat?

They need to be a little patient with Bodemeister. Skip the last two legs and get ready for the summer/fall 3 race campaign.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

They need to be a little patient with Bodemeister. Skip the last two legs and get ready for the summer/fall 3 race campaign.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say he will run in the Haskell if he is still in training at the time.

Originally Posted by DaTruth

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say he will run in the Haskell if he is still in training at the time.

They have to. It's such an easy spot for that horse. The only thing they have to worry about is the draw but I doubt you get more than 9 in the field.

[slotdirt]

I have to imagine Bodemeister will come out of that race fried. Call me crazy, but the horse I'm looking to bet back in the Preakness Is Union Rags.

Union Rags is the LeBron of derby horses. He's had enough excuses and burned enough money.

[Travis Stone]

Matz says Belmont makes more sense for Union Rags, probably no Preakness.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Matz says Belmont makes more sense for Union Rags, probably no Preakness.

I think Bode should go to the Belmont. Win by 15.

[Mike]

Zayat Stables owns Paynter as well as Bodemeister. It's a good situation to let Bodemeister to take a break and not run back in two weeks. Paynter seems pretty legit.