Indian Blessing - Sets record

cowgirlintexas · #1 01-13-2008, 10:11 PM

really awesome filly and by no means do I mean to discredit her win in anyway, but... Not sure of what to make of these splits in on Santa Anita's track. 1/2 in 43, seven furlongs in 1:07

then proceeds to break the record by a full two seconds... I mean I realize she could very well be quite capable of doing this on perhaps any track, but was wondering how much we should give credit to here being how things have been over the past week with the tracks problems.. I must be like concrete to be having horses run in the times that they are.

What do ya'll think? Legit or not?

"Indian Blessing maintained a comfortable lead through seven furlongs in a lightning-fast 1:07.14 and was fully extended under jockey Garrett Gomez to fend off fast-closing runner-up Golden Doc A by a head. She completed seven furlongs in 1:19.89, which obliterated the previous stakes record of 1:21.11 set by Yearly Report in 2004 and even bettered the dirt main track record of 1:20 set by Spectacular Bid on January 5, 1980."

declansharbor · #2 01-13-2008, 10:15 PM

Im sure that you mean 6 furlongs in 1:07.
And to answer your question, I believe she is legit. Would love to see her go on to big things this year.

The Bid · #3 01-13-2008, 10:18 PM

Her having a NTR set in California is like Bonds having the homerun record.

No its not legit, and the horse that almost ran her down never switched leads or would have went right past her. Not an impressive run for a champion filly

blackthroatedwind · #4 01-13-2008, 10:19 PM

I think today's win sets her up perfectly for the Derby. To be perfectly honest, I think the Preakness is her only possible stumbling block to become the first filly to win the Triple Crown, as she will absolutely relish the 1 1/2 miles of the Belmont. Just imagine someone trying to catch her when she opens up 87 lengths on the final turn.

Indian Charlie · #5 01-13-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think today's win sets her up perfectly for the Derby. To be perfectly honest, I think the Preakness is her only possible stumbling block to become the first filly to win the Triple Crown, as she will absolutely relish the 1 1/2 miles of the Belmont. Just imagine someone trying to catch her when she opens up 87 lengths on the final turn.

she wont win the triple crown dude, she's going to europe to run in the english darby.

King Glorious · #6 01-13-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think today's win sets her up perfectly for the Derby. To be perfectly honest, I think the Preakness is her only possible stumbling block to become the first filly to win the Triple Crown, as she will absolutely relish the 1 1/2 miles of the Belmont. Just imagine someone trying to catch her when she opens up 87 lengths on the final turn.

Funny stuff.

letswastemoney · #7 01-13-2008, 11:48 PM

The next Ruffian?

The Bid · #8 01-13-2008, 11:49 PM

She couldnt pony Ruffian

blackthroatedwind · #9 01-13-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

Funny stuff.

You think it's easy? The bar has been set pretty high by someone on this site who actually believes that she's a top contender for the Derby.

Personally I think Baffert would be crazy to ship her to Thistledown....but what do I know.

King Glorious · #10 01-14-2008, 12:05 AM

Ok, tell you what. I'll rate her below every 3yo that has won two grade ones and is undefeated and has won around two turns. Is that a little bit more logical?

blackthroatedwind · #11 01-14-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

Ok, tell you what. I'll rate her below every 3yo that has won two grade ones and is undefeated and has won around two turns. Is that a little bit more logical?

It's all craziness and you should know better.

Accomplishment doesn't supercede performance, either in ability, or in it's predictive power.

I can't believe this is something that even needs to be explained....and frankly if that is the argument that you are holding on to then your entire premise is even weaker than I thought. But, then again, that's impossible.

Simply put, she has absolutely no chance in the KY Derby and just as much of a chance of even being pointed for the race ( forget about running in it ). Frankly, if she were to run Derby weekend it's probably more likely she shows up in the La Troienne than the KY Oaks.