Belmont cancels Fri card

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

What exactly do you like about Ravel?

It's interesting that he's in this spot, whether it's to fill out the field or otherwise....he'll be a price to use undereneath.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

It's interesting that he's in this spot, whether it's to fill out the field or otherwise....he'll be a price to use undereneath.

It's not interesting....it's actually obvious.


He has pretty much no value. Coolmore is in the breeding business. There is really no race he can run in, other than this one, save the BC Classic, that will make him a stallion. They are throwing sh it against the wall....no big deal....it happens all the time ( by owners and handicappers alike ). However, that is why he is in this race....not because of some clever behind the scenes voodoo.

Unless, of course, you felt his tremendous comeback at Saratoga sets him up well here.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's not interesting....it's actually obvious.


He has pretty much no value. Coolmore is in the breeding business. There is really no race he can run in, other than this one, save the BC Classic, that will make him a stallion. They are throwing sh it against the wall....no big deal....it happens all the time ( by owners and handicappers alike ). However, that is why he is in this race....not because of some clever behind the scenes voodoo.

Unless, of course, you felt his tremendous comeback at Saratoga sets him up well here.

I guess then, he fills out the field. But, he should be a price.....right?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I guess then, he fills out the field. But, he should be a price.....right?

There are priced horses with no shot throughout the card as well.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

There are priced horses with no shot throughout the card as well.

Wasn't really looking for him in the "win" spot, but he'll be better to use underneath than Wanderin Boy in the exotics for a "price".

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Wasn't really looking for him in the "win" spot, but he'll be better to use underneath than Wanderin Boy in the exotics for a "price".

No he won't be.

I'm still waiting for you to tell me what you like about him. The fact that he's a longshot is meaningless.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

No he won't be.

I'm still waiting for you to tell me what you like about him. The fact that he's a longshot is meaningless.

Bred for an off-track, wide trip in a field of six last out? I don't know Andy....just thought he would be a better price than Wanderin Boy that's all.

Hey Andy...

How is Wanderin Boy doing? Do you think he can have an easy lead?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Hey Andy...

How is Wanderin Boy doing? Do you think he can have an easy lead?

Unless Merchant Marine goes into an all out send then he looks loose as can be.

I saw him Tuesday. To my useless eye he looked good.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Unless Merchant Marine goes into an all out send then he looks loose as can be.

I saw him Tuesday. To my useless eye he looked good.

Thanks Andy.

I like his chances tomorrow. Hopefully Timber Reserve will take some money and keep the odds honest on Wanderin Boy.