Nice Ride Victor

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Your California bias aside, who from this weekend's preps at Santa Anita were you impressed with? Hysterical Lady? Yeah getting run down by Baffert's also ran in NY Stakes was nice. Out Of Control hanging on by a nose over an allowance horse? The Phoenix winner was bad, as was the race. Who's defending that race?

I wasnt impressed, what bias? I was pointing out how weak the division is.

the only california horse I was somewhat impressed with during the divisions was the baffert two year old filly. I still think After Market and Tiago are mildy competitive at prices in their division.

[Danzig]

it is weak, especially considering the place horse in that race yesterday.

victor took a chance, figured the rail would open, it didn't.

[NoLuvForPletch]

My guess is they aren't going to do it now that there is the BC Sprint for F & M, but I'd love to see La Traviata run against this group. I know she's so lightly raced, but she's a freak (cobra venom aside). I don't know how she's even going to get into the F & M Sprint with only 4 points.

On the topic of the ride Victor gave to GG, the point is HE put him down there in the box when he didn't need to. He could've coasted behind that crew, went wide on the turn (as most 1-2 shots that are much the best often do), and sailed home with ease. He didn't need "the perfect trip" against that group.

Most impressive sprint win I've seen thus far is Midnight Lute in the Forego (but he's got issues) followed closely by the freaky performance of Fabulous Strike in the Vosburgh.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

My guess is they aren't going to do it now that there is the BC Sprint for F & M, but I'd love to see La Traviata run against this group. I know she's so lightly raced, but she's a freak (cobra venom aside). I don't know how she's even going to get into the F & M Sprint with only 4 points.

On the topic of the ride Victor gave to GG, the point is HE put him down there in the box when he didn't need to. He could've coasted behind that crew, went wide on the turn (as most 1-2 shots that are much the best often do), and sailed home with ease. He didn't need "the perfect trip" against that group.

Most impressive sprint win I've seen thus far is Midnight Lute in the Forego (but he's got issues) followed closely by the freaky performance of Fabulous Strike in the Vosburgh.

La Traviata would get crushed in the BC Sprint. She will have no problem getting into the FM Sprint though. The first seven spots go to WAYI horses and then the top remaining points scorers. The other seven spots are selected by the committee who would never leave her out of the race.

[NoLuvForPletch]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

La Traviata would get crushed in the BC Sprint. She will have no problem getting into the FM Sprint though. The first seven spots go to WAYI horses and then the top remaining points scorers. The other seven spots are selected by the committee who would never leave her out of the race.

I think crushed is a bit strong. The Victory Ride was as impressive as anything else that day. JL didn't move a muscle and she went in 45 and 1/5. She ran the last quarter in 24 and 2/5 in a gallop with only mild urging at the top of the lane.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

I think crushed is a bit strong. The Victory Ride was as impressive as anything else that day. JL didn't move a muscle and she went in 45 and 1/5. She ran the last quarter in 24 and 2/5 in a gallop with only mild urging at the top of the lane.

The six furlong split in the King's Bishop went much faster.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Well, I like him to win the sprint,but it's not an easy race to win from off the pace.I think people are not realizing that he didn't really use everything he had yesterday.So,he should come back o.k. on 3 weeks rest. He could have gotten cut etc. from being between those horses yesterday.So,we will see how he comes out of the race.Why play somebody good,though?? Probably be somebody that "was obvious if ya really look."