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09-16-2009, 10:29 AM
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09-16-2009, 11:20 AM
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Classic, and then Dubai World Cup
a few comments all obviously "IMO" : most importantly 10 furlongs fits GP much better than the classic turf distance of 12furlongs Ponti will handle the pro-ride surface fine, as he like most good horses, is versatile. He is at a career peak and trying to compare previous races to gauge synthetic aptitude is misleading. A Classic / DWC double is enticing enough that it adds appeal to the Classic itself.
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09-17-2009, 10:08 PM
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09-18-2009, 08:07 AM
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tough to say for sure without seeing the probables for each race.
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09-18-2009, 07:04 PM
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It would depend on whether 10f or 12f is his ideal distance. I don't like his chances at all against Conduit. I would give him a better shot if Sea The Stars stays home in the Classic but I think the Europeans will likely win both races again this year.
Right now I think there will be 3 repeat BC winners. Conduit, Forever Together, and Goldikova all look like they are much the best in their divisions.
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09-19-2009, 04:58 AM
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09-20-2009, 05:50 PM
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Gio's form got a nice little boost tonight and it does look extremely solid. However, I can't help but feel that he'd have no chance against Goldikova and Rip Van Winkle in the mile and I wouldn't touch him against Conduit and Fane And Glory in the turf. The classic has the most upside to it! He wins, and the world is his oyster, he loses, he can go back being the most dominant US turf horse by some distance!!
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09-20-2009, 07:15 PM
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09-20-2009, 09:39 PM
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Other than for monetary reasons I don't see the benefits of going to the Classic, he's not going to win HOY even if he wins it, one synth win will not affect his stud value significantly, American breeders don't really care for turf horses as stallians. I guess if the better Euro's show up in the BC, he will be up against it in the turf races, but who is to say he won't be up against it in the Classic also if we get another Raven's Pass performance.
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09-21-2009, 09:08 AM
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09-21-2009, 06:04 PM
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Funny both winners yesterday finished 2nd to Gio Ponti in recent races.
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09-21-2009, 06:08 PM
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The difference, however, is that Ventura was best that day. Doubtful GP beats her going a mile with equal trips.
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