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Old 10-26-2007, 09:32 PM
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I thought his race at Woodbine was a lot better than it looked. He was absolutely flying late. It was an odd trip. Mid pack, dropped back to last and then flying late. He's probably not good enough, but he'll be 30-1 minimum. I also thought it looked like speed was having a hard time there on the turf today. Host's best efforts have been when making one run and with Gomez up, i see that happening. It's a longshot, but I think he fits. Who is so scary in there?
You really think he will be 50-1? If he is anywhere close to that I will have to change my mind and play the race and bet on him.
I think when people see the way the course is playing and the way he ran there last time they will actually bet him down from his 30-1 ML because there isn't anybody else that wonderful in here. At 20-1, I don't like him at all. At 40-1, I think he is very interesting.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:38 PM
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Don't think he'll be 50-1, although he might. He might get lost in the betting. Even at 20-1 I have to make a win bet on him.
Damn, I though EVERYONE would laugh at me for my Host pick, not just Chuck and Andy (although Andy hasn't laughed yet, but he will). Maybe I should toss a few more bucks on him.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:41 PM
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Damn, I though EVERYONE would laugh at me for my Host pick, not just Chuck and Andy (although Andy hasn't laughed yet, but he will). Maybe I should toss a few more bucks on him.
Not laughing...just trying to figure out the reasoning why I have seen at least 2 posters here and three guys at Keeneland talking about or picking a horse that I expected no one to pick. I would laugh at George Washington though. And Fry Guy gets a chuckle.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:43 PM
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Honestly on a firm turf I think he has no shot. But it is and will be a bog. Speed looked like it was tiring very bad on the turf today and Gomez is overly patient if anything. He has a shot.
I think speed tired on in the juvy because the pace was fast despite Trevors call. They went the second half slower than the 1st which is not like usual on turf.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:58 PM
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It was fast, you're right. Speed came back in the other turf race too though. Could have just been closers were better anyway. Either way, value wise, it's probably the race of the day. And I agree, very tough to gauge.
Value is the most misused word in the betting lexicon. Value is only important when you win. The races with the most value are the ones you get more money back in than you put in. Betting on losers who are good prices will get you broke in a hurry. If you love a horse and his price is too short and there are no exotic plays that make sense, skip the race. Too many guys go against the horse they think will win because they dont like his price. The horse they like wins, they lose but they feel good about themselves because the got value. Makes no sense. That is the Cannon Shell betting editorial of week.





I say this because i can already see me sitting there with $500 worth of losing tickets after this race saying...you know I shoulda had that....
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:02 PM
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Thanks for the lesson.
May the force be with you...
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:03 PM
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Thanks for the lesson.
I was hoping for a Hossy training editorial for the week.....


all this time I could have been sending desperate text messages to Emily begging for her to give me a 7th chance.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:05 PM
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I'm a little surprised that I have not heard anyone pick Nashoba's Key or Octave tomorrow. But then again, I haven't been listening that closely.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:12 PM
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I'm a little surprised that I have not heard anyone pick Nashoba's Key or Octave tomorrow. But then again, I haven't listening that closely.
I fully expect Octave to put in her usual solid effort and finish 3rd or 4th. In that race I am using Ginger Punch and Lear's Princess.
Lady Joanne and Balance are the ones that scare me a bit. Octave just doesn't win enough.

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I'm a little surprised that I have not heard anyone pick Nashoba's Key or Octave tomorrow. But then again, I haven't been listening that closely.
Octave is my second choice.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:10 PM
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I will be shocked if Octave wins...seriously.
As would I.


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Old 10-27-2007, 02:29 AM
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I will be shocked if Octave wins...seriously.
Shocked or sick? Cause I'd be a little of both.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:06 PM
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I was hoping for a Hossy training editorial for the week.....

all this time I could have been sending desperate text messages to Emily begging for her to give me a 7th chance.
Three words














Dont do it....
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:09 PM
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Dont do it....
Since your wisdom and versatility has so few boundries.....Any advice on how I can win back Emily's heart?
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The weeks not over.
Of that I am thankfull.
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Old 10-26-2007, 10:10 PM
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And one of these days I'll need a full version of the Emily stuff. I only have bits and pieces and I'm nosey. I also am way more pathetic IMO with my ex, so it could be fun.
Nah, I doubt it will be fun.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:39 PM
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Dont forget in 14 horse fields money is spreadout hence the longer than usual odds. I think Remarkable News is really bred for a soft turf.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:44 PM
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Dont forget in 14 horse fields money is spreadout hence the longer than usual odds. I think Remarkable News is really bred for a soft turf.
He is a bit interesting.
In his last start he didn't look like the same horse that ran at Pimlico and CD this spring, but the manner in which he gave way down the stretch looked like the classic case of a horse just needing a race. He certainly could be a factor.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:47 PM
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He is a bit interesting.
In his last start he didn't look like the same horse that ran at Pimlico and CD this spring, but the manner in which he gave way down the stretch looked like the classic case of a horse just needing a race. He certainly could be a factor.
I was actually just baiting because his breeding is totally obscure to all except Johan Santana and Hugo Chavez. I woul like him if you cut his post in half. Though if he leaves hard and other take back may be sitting third while not too wide on first turn. Impossibly tough race.
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Impossibly tough race.
Couldn't agree more.
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