FINALLY: a good match up-- the Virginia Derby

[blackthroatedwind]

This is embarrassing stuff even for the internet. Court Vision won a match race today. Good for him and if you were smart enough to see the value in the exacta pool then you got 6:1 on him. Other than that, why someone would bring up a thread from months ago, and use it for today's race, when Stevie Wonder could have seen that he was only one of two contenders, is beyond me.

There are a lot of great things about this game, and one is that it is constantly evolving, and when we are wrong we often get chances to revise our thinking, and a negative opinion one day can become a successful positive opinion on another. For instance, IEAH paid $5 million for half of Court Vision. They recouped $150K of that today. Good for them....and I wish them the best of luck in the Hollywood Derby, where they can hopefully get another $300K back. Nobody that said he would never be a good dirt horse was wrong today. Why someone would even suggest that is mystifying.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

LOL! If Court Vision is shittyy then I would hate to know what you call the horses that run behind him are called. I know. They are called DAHOSS9698 picks of the day!!!

Stop trying to be funny. You're not.

Originally Posted by eajinabi

Dont say things that obviously makes you look like bad.

Now that's funny.

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Anytime you want to heads up, I'm game.

My record speaks for itself.

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Stop trying to be funny. You're not.



Now that's funny.

You are out of arguements.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

You are out of arguements.

Speak english, then talk to me. Apparently you don't realize that every post you make in this thread cements you more and more as a complete dumbass. So keep digging.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

My record speaks for itself.

Yes it does. And, as an example, here's the last pick you shared on this board.....

Originally Posted by eajinabi

My pick of the day is CRITICAL in the 6th.

Working well at AQU only to be shipped to SAR today. Dutrow could easily wait for Belmont meet but seems to me this horse is fit and ready for today.
If he wins, it will cap off a decent pick 3 score for me.

He was 6th beaten a dozen lengths.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I would imagine more for his breeding potential than anything else, though. Wasn't he originally purchased for 350 or 400k?

Unless he starts talking it doesnt matter what their intent was at $5 million, On a related topic there is an interesting article in this weeks Bloodhorse on how these racing 'hedge funds' have almost no chance to succeed in making anyone any money are almost always losers.

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

This is embarrassing stuff even for the internet. Court Vision won a match race today. Good for him and if you were smart enough to see the value in the exacta pool then you got 6:1 on him. Other than that, why someone would bring up a thread from months ago, and use it for today's race, when Stevie Wonder could have seen that he was only one of two contenders, is beyond me.

There are a lot of great things about this game, and one is that it is constantly evolving, and when we are wrong we often get chances to revise our thinking, and a negative opinion one day can become a successful positive opinion on another. For instance, IEAH paid $5 million for half of Court Vision. They recouped $150K of that today. Good for them....and I wish them the best of luck in the Hollywood Derby, where they can hopefully get another $300K back. Nobody that said he would never be a good dirt horse was wrong today. Why someone would even suggest that is mystifying.

According to some people on this board, he is slow and shitty. He was a contender today and won but who cares if he was 5-2 or 50-1. Stevie Wonder and I agree he was one of two to win that race so its not worth toutuing the obvious before the race.

Some of these people still say he is good on turf BUT he is still shitty. It doesnt make sense

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Unless he starts talking it doesnt matter what their intent was at $5 million, On a related topic there is an interesting article in this weeks Bloodhorse on how these racing 'hedge funds' have almost no chance to succeed in making anyone any money are almost always losers.

So you're saying that's a bad place for my IRA?

Good thing for me it would now be considered a conflict of interest.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

This is embarrassing stuff even for the internet. Court Vision won a match race today. Good for him and if you were smart enough to see the value in the exacta pool then you got 6:1 on him. Other than that, why someone would bring up a thread from months ago, and use it for today's race, when Stevie Wonder could have seen that he was only one of two contenders, is beyond me.

I think narrowing the race down to 2 horses was obvious. Taking the next step to a one number exacta, for the 6:1 payout, wasn't, IMO. GP was coming out of a race where he ran 60+ feet MORE than the winner and lost by 1/2 length. So, for some, hitting this required a BOX. And given it was paying $8 the other way, it didn't quite make sense to get involved. As it was, my criticism of Gomez' ride on GP proved to be somewhat ironic, as, he was guided through an even worse trip today by Garcia. The difference in ability between these two horses is not large enough to allow for poor trips.

As for the idiot going on and on about a 5:2 shot AFTER the fact: what else is there to say?

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Yes it does. And, as an example, here's the last pick you shared on this board.....






He was 6th beaten a dozen lengths.

Originally Posted by eajinabi

I am picking one of the biggest longshots of the day. GLOBAL HUNTER in the Del Mar Mile.

in Argentena GLOBAL HUNTER ran his best races on Turf going one mile. There he was carrying well 126 lbs plus yet he won in fast times. He hasnt raced on turf here yet but I feel this will be his best race in USA and he gets a sneaky turf rider in Valdivia. I know this is a real tough field to beat but I believe he has to be included underneath.

THE BET:

$200 Show GLOBAL HUNTER

Shall I keep going?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

According to some people on this board, he is slow and shitty. He was a contender today and won but who cares if he was 5-2 or 50-1. Stevie Wonder and I agree he was one of two to win that race so its not worth toutuing the obvious before the race.

Some of these people still say he is good on turf BUT he is still shitty. It doesnt make sense

It's all relative. If you paid $5 Million for half of him would you say today's performance justified your purchase?

People are wrong here, and in horse racing, much more often than they are right. Does that mean they should constantly be called out for it? What are your great positive contributions to this board that makes it OK for you to have started this mess today? Should others dog every post you make that turns out to be a mediocre opinion? Would that be fair?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

Shall I keep going?

Your example of a good opinion is an internet show bet????

I think it is you, my friend, that are continuing to wield the shovel.

[GPK]

Oh My God

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

So you're saying that's a bad place for my IRA?

Good thing for me it would now be considered a conflict of interest.

It is a good place if you are in on the management fees or % of purses, bad if you are the one paying for all of it. Of course a good attorney may be needed at some point so saving the earnings under the mattressmay be a wise choice.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

I think narrowing the race down to 2 horses was obvious. Taking the next step to a one number exacta, for the 6:1 payout, wasn't, IMO. GP was coming out of a race where he ran 60+ feet MORE than the winner and lost by 1/2 length. So, for some, hitting this required a BOX. And given it was paying $8 the other way, it didn't quite make sense to get involved. As it was, my criticism of Gomez' ride on GP proved to be somewhat ironic, as, he was guided through an even worse trip today by Garcia. The difference in ability between these two horses is not large enough to allow for poor trips.

As for the idiot going on and on about a 5:2 shot AFTER the fact: what else is there to say?

Gio Ponti was best last time....against terrible horses. Considering the margin in Virginia, the odds were ridiculous, and I said as much on TV today.

I made a token bet on the race because it was the right thing to do considering the exacta prices. I bet 3 times as much on the winning number figuring the worst I rated to do was break even. It hardly covered the rest of my day....though if I played the 3rd a little more cleverly it would have been a great day.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by GPK

Oh My God

I think it's " Holy Mother of God. "

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

I think narrowing the race down to 2 horses was obvious. Taking the next step to a one number exacta, for the 6:1 payout, wasn't, IMO. GP was coming out of a race where he ran 60+ feet MORE than the winner and lost by 1/2 length. So, for some, hitting this required a BOX. And given it was paying $8 the other way, it didn't quite make sense to get involved. As it was, my criticism of Gomez' ride on GP proved to be somewhat ironic, as, he was guided through an even worse trip today by Garcia. The difference in ability between these two horses is not large enough to allow for poor trips.

As for the idiot going on and on about a 5:2 shot AFTER the fact: what else is there to say?

Was there any point to say anything before the race if it was obvious?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

Was there any point to say anything before the race if it was obvious?

It certainly was if you were going to carry on with your current BS after the race.

[Danzig]

yes, then you wouldn't be thought of as a red boarder after. or someone who didn't put their money where there mouth is...