Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Main Forum > The Paddock
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-24-2007, 02:48 PM
Withers's Avatar
Withers Withers is offline
Pimlico
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pimlico
Posts: 67
Default

I'm kind of doubtful about our TC chances this year. Each decade since Seattle seems to have given about three shots at it, and this decade, we've already had them: War Emblem, Funny Cide, Smarty Jones. Add to that the light conditioning that everyone has had (no Afleet Alex's in this year's field) and I think we're due for a wait. Super horse, where are you?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-24-2007, 02:58 PM
GPK GPK is offline
5'8".. but all man!
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 3 miles from Chateuax de la Blaha
Posts: 21,706
Default

Triple Crown??

Sh*t...I would be surprised if we had a horse run in all 3 legs.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-24-2007, 03:03 PM
avance2000 avance2000 is offline
Tropical Park
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 285
Default

once smart people come along and finally fix the stupid triple crown series by putting 8 weeks between each of the triple crown races, running them all at 8.5 furlongs, putting all of the races on the tires, and limiting the fields to only storm cats.....we'll have a tc winner.
until then it seems unlikely
__________________
the great avance has spoken.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-24-2007, 03:06 PM
slotdirt's Avatar
slotdirt slotdirt is offline
Atlantic City Race Course
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4,894
Default

Why only Storm Cats? When was the last time he had a Derby winner?
__________________
The world's foremost expert on virtually everything on the Redskins 2010 season: "Im going to go out on a limb here. I say they make the playoffs."
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-24-2007, 03:20 PM
Dunbar's Avatar
Dunbar Dunbar is offline
The Curragh
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,962
Default

It often looks a lot more likely AFTER the Derby than before.

--Dunbar
__________________
Curlin and Hard Spun finish 1,2 in the 2007 BC Classic, demonstrating how competing in all three Triple Crown races ruins a horse for the rest of the year...see avatar
photo from REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-24-2007, 03:59 PM
Thunder Gulch's Avatar
Thunder Gulch Thunder Gulch is offline
Churchill Downs
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Southland Greyhound Park
Posts: 1,846
Default

I don't see any of these being that good, but then again, War Emblem and Charismatic made runs at the TC because the entire crop wasn't that fast.
__________________
Do I think Charity can win? Well, I am walking around in yesterday's suit.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-24-2007, 04:11 PM
philcski's Avatar
philcski philcski is offline
Goodwood
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 8,872
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by slotdirt
Why only Storm Cats? When was the last time he had a Derby winner?

He's never had a Triple Crown race win, period.
__________________
please use generalizations and non-truths when arguing your side, thank you
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-24-2007, 04:28 PM
Thunder Gulch's Avatar
Thunder Gulch Thunder Gulch is offline
Churchill Downs
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Southland Greyhound Park
Posts: 1,846
Default

Tobasco Cat won the last two legs (I think)
__________________
Do I think Charity can win? Well, I am walking around in yesterday's suit.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-24-2007, 04:31 PM
philcski's Avatar
philcski philcski is offline
Goodwood
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 8,872
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch
Tobasco Cat won the last two legs (I think)
My error, he won the Preakness and Belmont. That was the only one, he's never had a Derby winner.
__________________
please use generalizations and non-truths when arguing your side, thank you
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.