3/7 (AQU): Gotham S. (Gr. III); Toboggan H. (Gr. III)

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Every year it's the same thing --- a horse impresses and the hype becomes contagious. Imperial Council is one example. Today's effort wasn't terrible. They went 48 2/5 to the half, not exactly flying, and it showed as the pacemakers had plenty left late. So, all said, Imperial Council does deserve another chance, but I hope the superstar hype ceases.

Superstar hype? I must have missed this. I saw a few people suggesting he could be a nice one, but I didn't see any superstar hype.

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

The big story of the Gotham is that I Want Revenge dusted these guys, and he lost to Pioneer of the Nile. If Pioneer of the Nile stays on course, and takes to dirt, how good is he? These synthetic preps are screwing up my brain.

Think of the intent. I Want Revenge has west coast connections, so he ran on synthetic by default. Pioneerof the Nile has east coast connections, and for some strange reason, they never tried him on dirt out here. I don't think IWR's performance today should change any opinions of POTN.

Originally Posted by cakes44

Who was the last Derby winner that lost by 6 lengths in March?

Not sure how that's relevant when a horse freaks like IWR did today.

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

I'm not disappointed, I thought he ran decent for what he is, but I do think if anyone viewed him as Derby contender, they should probably be disappointed.

He didn't have to beat a good race from I Want Revenge, but (IMO) he should have challenged for the win. IC isn't going to get any better at 9 or 10 furlongs. He also has a little bit of a conformation problem with his stride, and it's my opinion that he really needs to be head and shoulders above in these weaker preps to be projected highly for May.

Again, he had a lot going against him today and he certainly wasn't disgraced. I hope this is the prevailing sentiment going into the Wood, maybe I can get a good price on him.