Tin Cup Chalice to Japan Cup Dirt

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by The Bid

I like the gamesmanship BTW. I like that these guys will send horses abroad to run. Yes, I think TCC connections are offered a free trip to Japan they should accept. Hopefully hell make a good account of himself.

As for Smooth Air, they are lucky hes not going over there

Why, would he be an impediment for last?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Why, would he be an impediment for last?

I'll take even money he DOESNT finish last.

[Linny]

Anyone know of a place to find out who is LIKELY to run?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Linny

Anyone know of a place to find out who is LIKELY to run?

List of accepted invites should be on the JRA site next week. Whenever it's up, I'll post it.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I think he was referring to Smooth Air.

Either way, TCC is a nice horse and a great story. I have a soft spot for NYB's myself. And I totally get that it's a chance of a lifetime for the connections. But, this is crazy. I just hope he comes back like he left.

Was referring to this...

but I agree with you, I just hope he comes back the way he left. He has the potential to make some nice money next year in what figures to be a miserable handicap division. Can pick off the Cornhusker Handicaps of the world.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Then Smooth Air should go as well?

What does " he deserves a shot " mean? Roll the dice? You have been inundated by too much trainerspeak. If he deserves anything it is to be placed in spots he can win.....which his connections have done a good job of doing....until now. Plus, he was scratched with a small issue a week ago.....and now he's shipping half way around the world to finish last.

He does not " deserve " that.

[blackthroatedwind]

Obviously without pps it's hard to predict anything but it's hard to believe he isn't the favorite to finish last.

However, thanks for the generous offer, Phil, of even money. I will take the appropriate 25-1 even without the pps.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Obviously without pps it's hard to predict anything but it's hard to believe he isn't the favorite to finish last.

However, thanks for the generous offer, Phil, of even money. I will take the appropriate 25-1 even without the pps.

25-1 is the favorite to finish last?

[kgar311]

I think the Japs were confused with which triple crown he won

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by philcski

25-1 is the favorite to finish last?

What are the right odds....18:1?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

What are the right odds....18:1?

I'd lift 18-1 on him finishing last if that offer was out there, but just guessing on what kinds of fields they've had in the past (not all that stellar)... I'd say 5-1.

Although Outofthebox's report conflicts the DRF in how easily he handled going clockwise versus counterclockwise.