3/9 (AQU): Gotham, Tom Fool (G3's), Busher, Stymie

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by moses

Instagrand hasn’t raced in 7 months, has never gone more than 6 furlongs, and this field is, by far, the best competition he has yet to face.

He may well win but I would have liked to see him in a race prior to this, preferably longer than 6 furlongs. Even if he is as good as many people think, this could be a tough spot. Just look at Hidden Scroll, and that horse had already won at a mile.

Instagrand ran faster as a 2YO in early August than most of these have ever run. Comparing him to Hidden Scroll is odd, as if he runs as well as that one just did, he is about 99% to win the Gotham.

He might lose, any horse can, but he is WAY the horse to beat here.

[cakes44]

Without even watching the other 2 yet, I’m guessing the Gotham will be the worst of the 3 Derby preps today. Not sure who wants any piece of two turns out of that group.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Without even watching the other 2 yet, I’m guessing the Gotham will be the worst of the 3 Derby preps today. Not sure who wants any piece of two turns out of that group.

Bafferts horse could be a monster sprinter.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Bafferts horse could be a monster sprinter.

If you actually ended up on that 5 at all, nice work.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by cakes44

If you actually ended up on that 5 at all, nice work.

I pressed 4,8 backed up with the 5. He ended up a B. Im alive right now to 2 3 12

[moses]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

I pressed 4,8 backed up with the 5. He ended up a B. Im alive right now to 2 3 12

Nice!

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Without even watching the other 2 yet, I’m guessing the Gotham will be the worst of the 3 Derby preps today. Not sure who wants any piece of two turns out of that group.

Definitely spoke too soon. The Jeff Ruby...whoa.

[moses]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Definitely spoke too soon. The Jeff Ruby...whoa.

lol

[moses]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Instagrand ran faster as a 2YO in early August than most of these have ever run. Comparing him to Hidden Scroll is odd, as if he runs as well as that one just did, he is about 99% to win the Gotham.

He might lose, any horse can, but he is WAY the horse to beat here.

I was only trying to say that no matter how good Instagrand is, this could be a tough spot for him for a number of reasons. I preferred to bet against him, especially at below even money.