Good Luck "Team DT"

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by The Bid

Sometimes you are better off letting one relax themselves as opposed to holding them. It took just enough out of her to cost them the race. Mojica didnt help shooting up the rail with a crow, but thats where Willie makes all the difference, good or bad. Im a very bad jockey basher, but I always believe if you lose by a half you could have won.

I think she was the best horse in the race, when the best horse doesnt win its usually because of the trip, or ride.

While I agree that the ride wasn't ideal, I think that given the circumstances, it was a very good ride. I'm pretty sure that Willie was expecting at least a few others to go out for the lead early and that he could settle her behind them, but when no one even tried for the front, he had no choice but to grab it, and I think a filly like her DOES NOT want to give up the lead once she's got it. Then when the other two fillies came to him, she wanted to keep going, and that's what got her caught in that hot second quarter.

Or at least that's how I saw it.

[The Bid]

I dont think it was a terrible ride at all, I think she should have won. Its more Mojica's fault on his 30-1 plug that cost her the race. Shooting that horse up the rail figured to liven the pace. I dont think she could have lost if he left her alone, I think all the guys riding that race knew if she got on a lonely lead it would have a greyhound race.

[horseofcourse]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

While I agree that the ride wasn't ideal, I think that given the circumstances, it was a very good ride. I'm pretty sure that Willie was expecting at least a few others to go out for the lead early and that he could settle her behind them, but when no one even tried for the front, he had no choice but to grab it, and I think a filly like her DOES NOT want to give up the lead once she's got it. Then when the other two fillies came to him, she wanted to keep going, and that's what got her caught in that hot second quarter.

Or at least that's how I saw it.

It looked to me like Willie had a snug and comfortable hold on her after she gave up the lead and all through the turn into the stretch. I thought she rated just fine...I really think he shot her on purpose from the start to get in good position in the 3 or 4 slot for the whole race.

[10 pnt move up]

well she ran good no doubt but was she supposed to lose getting a pretty easy lead at 7/5?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

well she ran good no doubt but was she supposed to lose getting a pretty easy lead at 7/5?

Only if you really think she should have been 7/5. I thought she should have been around 4/1 and for a 4/1 shot ran pretty well. She didn't really get that easy of a lead either once those two longshots shot up the rail on her.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Only if you really think she should have been 7/5. I thought she should have been around 4/1 and for a 4/1 shot ran pretty well. She didn't really get that easy of a lead either once those two longshots shot up the rail on her.

agree with that, with the scratches thats about right, but the public saw her chances different then I did, and I always give the public their credit and in this case maybe she was 7/5, though I wouldnt touch it.

[The Bid]

I think she got a little aggressive when the horse came up the inside of her. That horse was asked to go on and clear and she stayed glued.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

While I agree that the ride wasn't ideal, I think that given the circumstances, it was a very good ride. I'm pretty sure that Willie was expecting at least a few others to go out for the lead early and that he could settle her behind them, but when no one even tried for the front, he had no choice but to grab it, and I think a filly like her DOES NOT want to give up the lead once she's got it. Then when the other two fillies came to him, she wanted to keep going, and that's what got her caught in that hot second quarter.
Or at least that's how I saw it.

That's how I saw it too ateam. Natural for any horse to not want them to pass and speed up in the process.

[pweizer]

I agree with Danzig. This is the best $500 I have ever spent. I have yet to be able to see her live but I am having a ball. This is one nice filly. We are lucky to have her.

Paul

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by pweizer

I agree with Danzig. This is the best $500 I have ever spent. I have yet to be able to see her live but I am having a ball. This is one nice filly. We are lucky to have her.

Paul

Great post, Paul! This is great for everyone on this board... I was so excited, I could barely stand it and I don't even own a share.

[SuffolkGirl]

Another game effort by our girl. I was at Suffolk Downs screaming at the screen - must say I had a few others urging her on also and they aren't part of the DT group. Hopefully she comes back sound, eats up and takes a great nap. If all comes back well, we can take solace in keeping her condition and getting a small check.

Looking forward to seeing her and everyone else at Saratoga!