3/8 (3yo): Gotham; La Derby; El Camino Real

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Yes. There is no way this horse wasn't all out for that work. They are dressing up a mule. Why don't they get Dustin Hoffman to ride the horse instead of Contreras? Afterall isn't it publicity that they want? What else could explain this insane jump in class?

I could be wrong and this horse could be the real deal in what is a horrible graded race. I was wrong about the filly in the Battaglia...

I thought that filly raced incredibly well

[jcs11204]

the gotham appears to have come up a very very good race, very strong.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by jcs11204

the gotham appears to have come up a very very good race, very strong.

I think it at max will produce one Derby starter and quite possibly none.

[jcs11204]

i think 2 ... giant moon and roman emperor.
and saratoga russell is possible, if they find a prep that he can steal. he is obviously very fast, i would never play him, but i am sure they want to get him there.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by jcs11204

i think 2 ... giant moon and roman emperor.
and saratoga russell is possible, if they find a prep that he can steal. he is obviously very fast, i would never play him, but i am sure they want to get him there.

All of those horses would drown against War Pass in the Wood. The only reason I could see one horse making the Derby is the likelihood that someone from this field would go to the Illinois Derby to duck War Pass and pick up some cheap earnings.

[blackthroatedwind]

The Gotham is an interesting race, and perhaps a very good betting race, especially if Giant Moon is even close to the favorite, but as of now nobody in there has done anything to distinguish themselves. A lot of perfect trip winners from what I can see.

I just hope it's an even/fair track.

[jcs11204]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The Gotham is an interesting race, and perhaps a very good betting race, especially if Giant Moon is even close to the favorite, but as of now nobody in there has done anything to distinguish themselves. A lot of perfect trip winners from what I can see.

I just hope it's an even/fair track.

i cant see giant moon being favorite vs this group.
pletcher will be bet
roman emperor will be bet.
saratoga russell.
i can see giant moon around 4-1