Tips/Thoughts on Breeders' Cup tickets this year?

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i guess most would rather a horse earn his constant attention, both from bettors and the media, than just garner slavering praise because of who his mama happens to be. two starts, why should the horse even be a subject of discussion regarding the bcc? questioning the thought process of his handlers doesn't equate to him being treated as being a pig.

I agree - I don't have a problem with questioning his handlers. I think the constant shipping between Japan and the US is ridiculous. If they think this horse is good, IMO, they should leave him here, let him develop and point for next year's Classic.

I'm not saying that people should slobber over CD - just that now I think the trend is going the other way, that he's now apparently completely untalented.

[letswastemoney]

He's good enough to compete in this years Classic already. Whether he's good enough to win is a different story. The "point to next year's Classic" logic is boring! He's better than Smooth Air.

[Indian Charlie]

This horse reminds me of French Deputy.

Insane early promise and rushed into the BCC. I think he was making his 4th or 5th lifetime start, against Cigar.

[KirisClown]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

This horse reminds me of French Deputy.

Insane early promise and rushed into the BCC. I think he was making his 4th or 5th lifetime start, against Cigar.

If he's anything like French Deputy, he'll lose his allowance prep at extremely short odds...

For anyone that doesn't remember him though... here's the 95 Jerome.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtGa8jcCp5g

[letswastemoney]

from drf.com

"To win Sunday's race, Casino Drive has to beat horses with proven Fairplex Park form. Dakota Phone finished a wide third in the Pomona Derby on Sept. 20, Gregorian Bay was third in the Phil Shepherd Stakes on Sept. 6, and Sensational Score was a wide third in the Ralph Hinds Pomona Invitational on Sept.o21."

lol

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by KirisClown

If he's anything like French Deputy, he'll lose his allowance prep at extremely short odds...

For anyone that doesn't remember him though... here's the 95 Jerome.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtGa8jcCp5g

Yeah, come to think of it, he looked highly suspect going into the BCC, and I mean that besides going in with such a light resume of races.

Edit: I just watched the Jerome again, thanks. That horse was so promising early on in his career. I hate the way that horse was handled.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by letswastemoney

He's good enough to compete in this years Classic already. Whether he's good enough to win is a different story. The "point to next year's Classic" logic is boring! He's better than Smooth Air.

The new battle cry for the overmatched!

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

b stutts has tear roll like old indian in tree hugger spot

[Bobby Fischer]

Casino Drive is 1/1 morning line

Go Bananas

[Quiet Chris]

Why wouldn't Casino Drive try the BCC. Do you think he should be afraid of that awesome 3yr old division or is it that really scary older horse division? There are about 6 or 7 horses running that even belong in a race like the BCC, and it if wasn't for the euros, that number might be 4 or 5.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Quiet Chris

Why wouldn't Casino Drive try the BCC. Do you think he should be afraid of that awesome 3yr old division or is it that really scary older horse division? There are about 6 or 7 horses running that even belong in a race like the BCC, and it if wasn't for the euros, that number might be 4 or 5.

it's supposed to be the place where the best gather. two starts really doesn't say much about the horse. some who are supporting him coming to the classic most likely feel zenyatta is too lightly raced to do the same, and would rather she stay vs females. not a lot of consistency in what should or shouldn't happen with racing. i can only imagine the vitriol that would be spewed if casino drive was trained by dwl.