American Pharoah with authority

[DaTruth]

The horse had everything his own way after Nakatani didn't send Mr Z hard after him, and for whatever reason his two main opponents never fired. It was not the type of performance that'll silence his critics.

[Runningincircles]

You guys are far more of the experts, but what I liked about AP's performance today was that he hustled out of the gate when asked, settled when asked (really just loping along), and then fired when asked. His ears were active, "listening" to the Espinosa in the stretch with a hand ride. He looked remarkably "happy" for a horse running in horrible conditions.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by Runningincircles

You guys are far more of the experts, but what I liked about AP's performance today was that he hustled out of the gate when asked, settled when asked (really just loping along), and then fired when asked. His ears were active, "listening" to the Espinosa in the stretch with a hand ride. He looked remarkably "happy" for a horse running in horrible conditions.

Agree 150% with everything you saw and said, he did everything that a champion race horse is supposed to do when his jockey asked him to. He ran an excellent race but I will say the rain and sloppy conditions didn't hurt his performance. I think he relished it.

So far I ask, who has he really beat? Is there a horse out there that's close to or worthy of giving him a real test. We may see in 3 weeks and/or on down the road but so much can change and happen . . .

Look, he has done little, if anything, wrong in his young racing career, and some already said here . . . let's enjoy him and I add get behind him in force and cheer him and connections on (who are also awesome horse people) and truly hope we are all not disappointed one more time.

[Runningincircles]

Yes, the next test is whether he can run just as "happily" for a mile and a half. And we can hope that Baffert and Espinosa have learned lessons from their past "almosts."

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Agree 150% with everything you saw and said, he did everything that a champion race horse is supposed to do when his jockey asked him to. He ran an excellent race but I will say the rain and sloppy conditions didn't hurt his performance. I think he relished it.

So far I ask, who has he really beat? Is there a horse out there that's close to or worthy of giving him a real test. We may see in 3 weeks and/or on down the road but so much can change and happen . . .

Look, he has done little, if anything, wrong in his young racing career, and some already said here . . . let's enjoy him and I add get behind him in force and cheer him and connections on (who are also awesome horse people) and truly hope we are all not disappointed one more time.

I think I would be more apt to do this if he were trained/owned by anyone other than who he is. I can't stand them.

[geeker2]

I for one, Am so excited for the prospect of a TC winner this year. I think we might just see it and that gives be a Boner




..............and Baba Booey to y'all

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by geeker2

I for one, Am so excited for the prospect of a TC winner this year. I think we might just see it and that gives be a Boner :



..............and Baba Booey to y'all

Chill my friend, relax . . . 3 weeks to go and if he does win, I can't imagine what you'll feel like?

[horseofcourse]

The closest comps to this horse recently are Smarty Jones and Big Brown. I honestly don't think American Pharoah's Ky Derby/Preakness performances are as good as those two and those two appeared to absolutely tower over their class. Things tend to happen at Belmont Park as horses attempt to win the triple crown. Right now I'd put his chances at less than 20 percent chance to win that race. I think many of the last 13 who have tried it in the last 37 years are better than American Pharoah and they all failed. I hope I'm wrong as I'd like to see it done again.

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Chill my friend, relax . . . 3 weeks to go and if he does win, I can't imagine what you'll feel like?

I'll feel like Sightypoo and Deb-o-Deb riding the sybian........

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by geeker2

I for one, Am so excited for the prospect of a TC winner this year. I think we might just see it and that gives be a Boner




..............and Baba Booey to y'all

TMI Ralph.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I think I would be more apt to do this if he were trained/owned by anyone other than who he is. I can't stand them.

Arletta, ya knows I how much luvs ya but this may be the first time we differ widely . . . but that's OK. It's about the horse and horse racing. If AP wins the Triple Crown, who's picture will be on the cover of all the media/new papers (do they still exist), and magazines? I rest my case.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Arletta, ya knows I how much luvs ya but this may be the first time we differ widely . . . but that's OK. It's about the horse and horse racing. If AP wins the Triple Crown, who's picture will be on the cover of all the media/new papers (do they still exist), and magazines? I rest my case.

I don't hate the horse, just don't want to see him be the next TC winner. I'd rather another year or 10 go by without one than see them win it.

[santana]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I think I would be more apt to do this if he were trained/owned by anyone other than who he is. I can't stand them.

It is a little surprising to me that you have something against one of the best trainers of all time.....

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I think I would be more apt to do this if he were trained/owned by anyone other than who he is. I can't stand them.

If the connections ever read any of your posts from Clyde/Mortimer/whoever the weirdo is, I'm sure they'd be THRILLED to hear of your distaste.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

If the connections ever read any of your posts from Clyde/Mortimer/whoever the weirdo is, I'm sure they'd be THRILLED to hear of your distaste.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

If the connections ever read any of your posts from Clyde/Mortimer/whoever the weirdo is, I'm sure they'd be THRILLED to hear of your distaste.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Why aren't people appreciating a spectacular horse?

This really might just be a truly once in a blue moon horse. Enjoy him. They are rare.

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Jesus Christ. What the fuc1< do you people want?!

... and that pretty much sums it up. Well said.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

... and that pretty much sums it up. Well said.

Jesus thanks you too!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Jesus thanks you too!

Sorry, I don't get it.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

The horse had everything his own way after Nakatani didn't send Mr Z hard after him, and for whatever reason his two main opponents never fired. It was not the type of performance that'll silence his critics.

Who cares about the critics, nothing will silence them . . . it's what they get paid for or satisfy there ego for. Mr. Z got what he deserved. He ran the best race of his life and it was for noting. BTW- I disagree, Mr. Z was sent (going) as hard as Mr. Z could go notta . . . don't believe otherwise. You can't believe Nakatani was holding him back can you?