corinthian

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by POINTGIVEN1985

is that the plans now that he missed his prep ?

He's going to enter in both, I'm still hopeful they enter him in the World Cup but I'm expecting they take this excuse to keep him undefeated in the Mile.

[POINTGIVEN1985]

if corinthian stays sound , and the big 3 comeback from dubai, then we will have a great year of horse racing. but those are both huge question marks.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by POINTGIVEN1985

if corinthian stays sound , and the big 3 comeback from dubai, then we will have a great year of horse racing. but those are both huge question marks.

I remember just three years ago being all psyched that Ghostzapper, Roses in May, Saint Liam, Eddington and Funny Cide were all pointing to the Whitney. Then when only Saint Liam showed up because three were retired and one was slow it seemed like a total letdown. The end result was we wound up with the race of the year between Commentator and Saint Liam and both topping a 120 Beyer. So I guess what I'm saying is don't get too hopeful that the top horses now are around come August but at the same time don't think that means we won't see new horses emerge and do great things.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I agree. I think they are a bit nervous about facing Invasor and with as good as Premium Tap has looked the mile makes sense.

And most importantly they can claim it helps them towards their goal of winning every race on the card. Of course they'll conveniently forget their claim that he was skipping the BC Classic for the Dubai World Cup.

Anyone else think Shiekh Hamdan is playing hardball?

[JJP]

I think Corinthian would get destroyed by either Discreet Cat or Invasor. And probably Premium Tap as well. In Corinthian's comeback race, there really was no speed in the race and he got first run on Jazil. Again, on Saturday, there was a definite lack of speed yet despite the good trip, Corinthian looked like he was trying to get out, and had his head turned and was all out to beat the pace disadvantaged He'sanoldsalt.

[tycharles01]

Only way Corinthian is HOY is if they dont let any of the horses out of Dubai!!!!

At least 4 or 5 horses racing over there are better than him

[POINTGIVEN1985]

Originally Posted by tycharles01

Only way Corinthian is HOY is if they dont let any of the horses out of Dubai!!!!

At least 4 or 5 horses racing over there are better than him

i dont know about that

[Linny]

I like Corinthian as well but lets face it, he just turned the tables on the horse that beat him by open lengths last summer, Hesanoldsalt. His wins this season, while good have come over horses that NO ONE is considering HOY/Eclipse Award types, as of now.
I hope he stays sound and improves and gets to face Invasor and DC. Both those two came back from Dubai very well last year and are thus proven travelers. As much as I'd like to see him back, I fear we may have seen the last of Premium Tap. I followed him from his 2yo season and was thrilled to see him finally live up to my expectations.

[SentToStud]

Agree w/ Linny. Corinthian looked good but if 'Salt had been able to push through inside a little better at the 5/16 pole, we'd be talking about how Corinthian got beat by a decent but not outstanding horse. For whatever reason when they were three across 'Salt didn't really push through. Maybe the horse didn't like being pinned in there or the rider got cute. All I know is they were dead even then Corinthian put two lengths on 'Salt by the 1/4 pole and 'Salt just couldn't get there. Another foot or two out of Hesanoldsalt and there'd perhaps be a thread titled, "Corinthian Exposed." But Corinthian did look good and no reason he can't improve through the year.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I get my Shiekhs confused. Is Hamdan Shadwell?

Yeah, and he's already blemished one of their stallions resume and looks determined to do it again.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Yeah, and he's already blemished one of their stallions resume and looks determined to do it again.

I don't think he's out to get his brothers, they just all happen to want to win the same races.......

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I don't think he's out to get his brothers, they just all happen to want to win the same races.......

I don't think he's out to get his brothers, I just think he's not willing to back down for their prized stallions to improve their resume. If he wants to run somewhere he will regardless of whether it means taking on Bernardini or Discreet Cat.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I hope they all show up. Even if DC does not I am really interested in seeing a Premium Tap/Invasor rematch. I really took a liking to Premium Tap after the Clark romp. I think it's going to be a hell of a race. Imagine how lucky we would be if all 3 come out of the race and run here in the US after. Well I'd be happy with 1 of the 3 but I guess I'm just wishful thinking.

I just hope the real Invasor shows up this time, not the one that lost to Testimony and Flemme De Passion last time. Yeah, if two out of three made it back to the states it would be pretty awesome.

You guys, its the beginning of March, go have a few beers and resume this conversation after the summer. HOY in March, come on.

BTW, I am a big Corinthian backer, I saw both his races at gulfstream last year and both this year on track. He has a habit of getting out late in his races. Hesanoldsalt and AP Arrow are no Invasors. I saw Invasor in his race at Gulfsteam and stood and applauded, I didnot do so for Corinthian although I was very pleased he did well. That said, Corinthian is no Invasor.