what? i've always been under the impression that some don't like it. of course, he may not like it much when the water gets deeper!!

Funny, I've always been under the impression that dirt is dirt, and mostly when you hear " he didn't like the track " in these situations it is the usual trainerspeak BS.

but then you have horses for courses, so who knows?

like "id allways hoped in my dreams he would."........barf bag needed........

Maybe you have horses for courses. I don't.

The last half is DEAD ON.

I think even the layman can tell when a horse isn't handling a particular track by the way it's striding.

war pass tampa..nuff siad

there was a horse not too long ago who only won at belmont, no where else. i could see betting him there, but with his record elsewhere, you'd be crazy to include him. that's not a horse for a course?

two questions;

did DeSormeaux say that Casino Drive was the best horse he has ever ridden,
and
is Tomcito now officially off the triple crown trail?

Proud Spell, KEE.

Tomcito is a riot. Some people will believe anything.

Anybody want to school me on the trainer of Casino Drive?

The hell it is.

do you remember a horse named 'dance in the mood'? she came over from japan to run in the american oaks, and finished second (by sunday silence btw). she came back a year later and took the cashcall-set a new record as well. this guy trained her. man, she was fun to watch-even if only twice.

i did a quick search on this guy, top trainer 11 times in japan according to the article i scanned. he had zenno rob roy, symboli kris s--nice horses.

Here's a crazy thought. If the Japanese come for the Belmont and send it in like they did for El Condor Pasa in the Arc a few years ago, could Casino Drive be favored in the Belmont over a Big Brown going for a Triple Crown sweep?

Also, I'm sure the trainer's phone was ringing off the hook immediately after the race, with agents looking to secure the mount. Any sense as to whether they will use an American rider or will Take come for the ride (assuming Desormeaux may be otherwise tied up)?

Horses for courses is an overused cliche but it's true with certain horses.
Silver Train nearly broke the track record for six and a half the first time he ran at Belmont on July 2,2005. He followed that up with winning the BC Sprint and Met Mile the following year.

Ahh, I do remember the cashcall. I believe that was one of the many races where Dancin Edie cost me money.

Sounds like he is in good hands. Thanks.

Not to get in the middle of this great debate but I wanted to throw my opinion in. I think it is absolutely great that the japanese brought this colt over to try and win '3 in a row' with siblings. Purses are much larger over there and just think it is sporting of them to come over and try it out.

Unless I don't know what the real reason is....

Is the moon full tonight?