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Old 02-03-2008, 01:23 PM
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The fact that he's out of Atelier is worth noting, no? And being by A.P. Indy, would we really expect this colt to be ready to run fast early?

Should relish the 9 panels and has been well-regarded from first arrival at Mott barn. Important fans of slow horses have been eagerly awaiting his 3yo debut.
I expect horses with talent to not run disgracefully slowly in their races. If you took the time to look up his debut you would see that the horse he beat was exiting not one, but two, $25K maiden claiming races....but did move up to break his maiden in a $40K maiden claimer in his next start. The others behind them found their niche running slowly in turf races.

On the highlighted part........give me a break.
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Old 02-03-2008, 01:55 PM
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I expect horses with talent to not run disgracefully slowly in their races. If you took the time to look up his debut you would see that the horse he beat was exiting not one, but two, $25K maiden claiming races....but did move up to break his maiden in a $40K maiden claimer in his next start. The others behind them found their niche running slowly in turf races.
That was 5 months ago. A 2yo in August, now a 3yo in February. He may very well be talentless, but he also has every right from a pedigree standpoint to improve with maturity.

Aquarian has run virtually the same race 5 times in a row, and I know you believe he has upside yet..
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Old 02-03-2008, 01:57 PM
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That was 5 months ago. A 2yo in August, now a 3yo in February. He may very well be talentless, but he also has every right from a pedigree standpoint to improve with maturity.

Aquarian has run virtually the same race 5 times in a row, and I know you believe he has upside yet..
I believe in what I see on the racetrack.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:08 PM
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I believe in what I see on the racetrack.
Ah... But faith is believing what you can't see...
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:12 PM
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Ah... But faith is believing what you can't see...

The faith of whom? Losers?

Only a simplistic guide like the sheets would suggest that Aquarian has run the same race every time.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:15 PM
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How is Titan of Industry the 5:2 morning line choice in that race? That's just incompetent
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:24 PM
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How is Titan of Industry the 5:2 morning line choice in that race? That's just incompetent

The ML at Gulfstream has been absolutely dreadful on a day to day basis. I just don't understand it.
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Old 02-03-2008, 04:27 PM
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How is Titan of Industry the 5:2 morning line choice in that race? That's just incompetent
Titan of Industry does his best running on the lawn
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