Comely - G2

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It depends. I don't care that it's a Grade 2, or that it's called the Comely, only what kind of performances are given. Based on the pps of the field, and her prior races, I will be surprised if, should she win, it is an even mildly noteworthy effort. Right now this is a field of " maybes ", and a few never will bes, and personally I will be surprised if, based on what I have seen, Fee Fi Fo Fum delivers anything close to a knockout performance.

If I hadn't met you I would be convinced you were Jason Blewitt the way you love Jimmy Jerkens horses.

Well we'll have Panty Raid coming in off a slow allowance win on the poly and probably drawing a decent amount of money so I can't really see how the winner of the Comely would be that out of place.

I swear I liked her before I saw she was trained by Jerkens. I actually was a big fan of Sir Greeley and Corinthian for almost a year before I realized they were both trained by him.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Well we'll have Panty Raid coming in off a slow allowance win on the poly and probably drawing a decent amount of money so I can't really see how the winner of the Comely would be that out of place.

I swear I liked her before I saw she was trained by Jerkens. I actually was a big fan of Sir Greeley and Corinthian for almost a year before I realized they were both trained by him.

Panty Raid's Turfway race was reasonably fast. Not that I think she's much either...but she's ahead of Fee Fi Fo Fum.

Hey, I'm happy about this discussion, as I am now WAY more interested in the Comely.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Panty Raid's Turfway race was reasonably fast. Not that I think she's much either...but she's ahead of Fee Fi Fo Fum.

Hey, I'm happy about this discussion, as I am now WAY more interested in the Comely.

Me too but now I REALLY wish it was at a mile and an eighth around two turns.

[blackthroatedwind]

One thing I agree with you about is that overall, except the dreaded Rags to Riches ( and the supposedly amazing Magnificence ), there are not a lot of killer 3YO fillies out there but a reasonable amount of decent ones. Hopefully this will bode well for the 3YO races coming up. They haven't been that exciting the last few years ( save the Acorn two years ago ).

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Well we'll have Panty Raid coming in off a slow allowance win on the poly and probably drawing a decent amount of money so I can't really see how the winner of the Comely would be that out of place.

I swear I liked her before I saw she was trained by Jerkens. I actually was a big fan of Sir Greeley and Corinthian for almost a year before I realized they were both trained by him.

The real root of his problem as you see BTW, is the presence of Mr. Greeley and/or Buckpasser...he loses his mind.

[golfer]

For whomever may be interested, the Comely is the Thorograph Race of the Week. Going by the numbers, there are a few things that stand out, the biggest of which is that Fee Fi Fo Fum, while very eligible to improve, is the slowest horse in the field coming into this. At 7-2 ML, she's one to take a stand against. Boca Grande, who is also likely to improve 2nd off the layoff, comes in no faster than many, and is giving weight, therefore should be an underlay. Pletcher's Perfect Forest is solid, and in light, is the most likely horse to run well (win? maybe!). I, like Andy, would lean against the Maryland shipper and the Contessa trio (although out of the 3, Officer in Pursuit seems to have the biggest upside). This leaves us with 2 interesting horses, both coming off poor races. Desire to Excel, the fastest horse at 2, comes off a poor showing 1st off layoff and 1st stretchout at Tampa. If you can forgive that effort, this could be the horse. Finally you have Pat Reynolds' Lost Etiquette, only 3 lifetime starts, 2 of which have been very competitive with this field. Only problem is her most recent was the worst, why? Short rest? Again, if you can forgive that effort, this one is dangerous.
Bottom line: Pletcher's Perfect Forest is the horse with the least strikes against, although not a major standout, Desire to Excel and Lost Etiquette are both dangerous.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by golfer

For whomever may be interested, the Comely is the Thorograph Race of the Week. Going by the numbers, there are a few things that stand out, the biggest of which is that Fee Fi Fo Fum, while very eligible to improve, is the slowest horse in the field coming into this. At 7-2 ML, she's one to take a stand against. Boca Grande, who is also likely to improve 2nd off the layoff, comes in no faster than many, and is giving weight, therefore should be an underlay. Pletcher's Perfect Forest is solid, and in light, is the most likely horse to run well (win? maybe!). I, like Andy, would lean against the Maryland shipper and the Contessa trio (although out of the 3, Officer in Pursuit seems to have the biggest upside). This leaves us with 2 interesting horses, both coming off poor races. Desire to Excel, the fastest horse at 2, comes off a poor showing 1st off layoff and 1st stretchout at Tampa. If you can forgive that effort, this could be the horse. Finally you have Pat Reynolds' Lost Etiquette, only 3 lifetime starts, 2 of which have been very competitive with this field. Only problem is her most recent was the worst, why? Short rest? Again, if you can forgive that effort, this one is dangerous.
Bottom line: Pletcher's Perfect Forest is the horse with the least strikes against, although not a major standout, Desire to Excel and Lost Etiquette are both dangerous.

Nice, thanks for the Thorograph view.

[golfer]

Sightseek, that's my review using the Thorograph numbers... They are far more positive about the Maryland shipper, Winning Point than I am.