Met Mile field?

[10 pnt move up]

I think its good news silent name is running and frankly it makes perfect sense, though he has little chance. A son of Sunday Silence if he could win this race would be very attractive as a stallion. Wont happen but I applaud the connections for making two long trips in a row.

[declansharbor]

As i couldn't read this soap opera of a thread, was Spring at Last mentioned??

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

As i couldn't read this soap opera of a thread, was Spring at Last mentioned??

From DRF.....

Bone chip sidelines Spring at Last
By STEVE ANDERSEN

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Spring at Last, winner of the $1 million Godolphin Mile in Dubai on March 31, will miss the $600,000 Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park on May 28 because of a bone chip in an ankle, trainer Doug O'Neill said.

Spring at Last, 4, is scheduled to undergo surgery to have the chip removed Monday. An assessment on how long he will be sidelined will be made following the operation, O'Neill said.

A lengthy layoff could eliminate long-range plans to start Spring at Last in the newly created $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Monmouth Park on Oct. 26.

"A lot of it depends on what the vet says," O'Neill said.

Owned by Paul Reddam and WinStar Farm, Spring at Last has won 3 of 10 starts and $795,650. He was second in the Malibu Stakes and Strub Stakes last winter.

[my miss storm cat]

Update, DRF.....

http://www.drf.com/news/article/85148.html

[hockey2315]

No Chatain?! %$#@!!!!!!!!

[robfla]

Sun King, Silver Wagon, Latent Heat, Lawyer Ron, Corinthian, Half Ours, Political Force, and Silent Name.

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by robfla

Sun King, Silver Wagon, Latent Heat, Lawyer Ron, Corinthian, Half Ours, Political Force, and Silent Name.

Now that would be a pretty good field. Too bad Discreet Cat couldnt make this race.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

I think its good news silent name is running and frankly it makes perfect sense, though he has little chance. A son of Sunday Silence if he could win this race would be very attractive as a stallion. Wont happen but I applaud the connections for making two long trips in a row.

From what I understand, Silent Name is to be at stud here in the U.S. at Adena Springs after this season... I believe that was the original plan. I think it's great for the American breeding industry. We really don't have enough sons of Sunday Silence here at stud in this country. I know there is one here in Florida (Austinpower), but I highly doubt he's getting the book of mares necessary to be successful. Since Silent Name is more accomplished, perhaps he'll have better luck.

[Scurlogue Champ]

I think Utopia is serious...

And will win

G1 winner at 2,3,4,5,Godolphin Mile at 6, 7?????? Met Mile

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by moodwalker

I think Utopia is serious...

And will win

G1 winner at 2,3,4,5,Godolphin Mile at 6, 7?????? Met Mile

i think he rode an inside track where he dictated the pace and would bea miracle to win, but as others have pointed out its not a great edition.

I would think Chatain is a good play in that race.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by moodwalker

I think Utopia is serious...

And will win

G1 winner at 2,3,4,5,Godolphin Mile at 6, 7?????? Met Mile

So, you equate Graded Stakes in Japan to those in America?

He will probably not get drowned as badly as Cowtown Cat but the results will be similar.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

So, you equate Graded Stakes in Japan to those in America?

He will probably not get drowned as badly as Cowtown Cat but the results will be similar.

I'm not here to argue but that G1 in '05 was a pretty tough field.

Seeking the Dia and Time Paradox.... not a huge field (8) but a nice win all the same.....

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I'm not here to argue but that G1 in '05 was a pretty tough field.

Seeking the Dia and Time Paradox.... not a huge field (8) but a nice win all the same.....

Considering his form going into it, which was bad, his odds of 4:1 are hardly an endorsement of the overall quality of the field.

His record in the Far East is admirable. His win the other day was mediocre. He is extremely unlikely to be a factor in the Met if he should run.

[pick4]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Considering his form going into it, which was bad, his odds of 4:1 are hardly an endorsement of the overall quality of the field.

His record in the Far East is admirable. His win the other day was mediocre. He is extremely unlikely to be a factor in the Met if he should run.

The rail at Belmont on opening day was golden. If people want to believe Utopia is a legit threat in Met Mile why argue? I thought Sun King ran a strong race considering he did not have a listed workout longer than 4 furlongs prior to the Westchester, and it was his first race since the BC Classic. He was also sandwiched between Political Force who came in on him a few times and the golden rail runner Utopia. I think this race was a good prep for Sun King and I believe he'll improve off this race.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

So, you equate Graded Stakes in Japan to those in America?

He will probably not get drowned as badly as Cowtown Cat but the results will be similar.

I definitely equate Graded Stakes in Japan to ours here in America, but only on the grass.

Their top dirt races don't compare to ours, and your point is taken.

Do you not consider him to be competitive at all with this field? You think he will pull a Cowtown Cat and get last?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by moodwalker

I definitely equate Graded Stakes in Japan to ours here in America, but only on the grass.

Their top dirt races don't compare to ours, and your point is taken.

Do you not consider him to be competitive at all with this field? You think he will pull a Cowtown Cat and get last?

Obviously it will help to see how the field assembles but I honestly doubt he will be competitive.

He doesn't really need the lead, and just took advantage of the dearth of speed in the Westchester, but it was not a strong bunch ( save Sun King ) and Utopia worked out a VERY advantageous trip.

Last? I don't know but I wouldn't be shocked. Though, if Silent Name runs, he may be a strong contender for that spot.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Obviously it will help to see how the field assembles but I honestly doubt he will be competitive.

He doesn't really need the lead, and just took advantage of the dearth of speed in the Westchester, but it was not a strong bunch ( save Sun King ) and Utopia worked out a VERY advantageous trip.

Last? I don't know but I wouldn't be shocked. Though, if Silent Name runs, he may be a strong contender for that spot.

You know, I just went back and read your posts throughout this thread concerning Utopia and I feel the same way.

I posted the last two before reviewing the entire thread.

I like him because I would like to see a Japanese horse do well over here, but it won't surprise me either to see another Godolphin Blue dirt runner finish up the track.

His form, although gaudy with Group wins, isn't overly impressive when considering our top older set over a flat mile.

If he wins, I'll be impressed. The odds on him won't be worth the type of field he will likely be competing against.

It is possible that he could repeat his Dubai effort here and still not win.