Nicanor

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

Does anyone have any credible info/ideas on when this colt makes a start?

Bloodhorse blog says even Matz doesn't know for sure when or what surface mainly because it depends on what races come up. I don't have the condition book in front or me or anything but it could be 7 furlongs or so on dirt or a bit longer on turf he said. Is there anything in the last full week of January that fits?

[citycat]

Palm Meadows: 4f in 50.40

[RollerDoc]

I will definitely be riding the Nicanor bandwagon in 2009. Can't wait for the spring to see exactly what this horse is made of.

[Linny]

A friend who used to work for Matz and still has friends in the barn says that they are looking at late Jan early Feb and that the specific spot has not been determined. There are plenty of options in the book in terms of surface and distance.

[TheSpyder]

Running this Saturday according to Gulfstream announcer

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by RollerDoc

I will definitely be riding the Nicanor bandwagon in 2009. Can't wait for the spring to see exactly what this horse is made of.

i know i'm shocked.

[citycat]

Entry:

Gulfstream Park 1/31/09
Race 8
Maiden Special Weight
1 mile
PP: 4
Edgar Prado
full field of 12
purse: 40K

[Riot]

On the CBS Evening News right now 6:30 eastern, they are having a story on Nicanor carrying on Barbaro's legend.

[blackthroatedwind]

Granted, Matz probably has him as ready as possible, and the field doesn't look too strong on paper, but any self-respecting horseplayer has to bet against what might be the biggest underlay in the history of the game.