Mind the Bird - can he pair his new top

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Gander

Why wouldnt he be the heavy favorite coming off that Withers?
Hes pure speed and thats what people bet in the Preakness.
Who else would be favored over Mr Fantasy?

You had to figure it wouldn't be long before the two biggest misnomers in horse racing made an appearance.

#1- That speed horses fare well in the Preakness because Pimlico is a speed-favoring track.

#2- That closers have it bad at Pimlico because of the "tight turns."

Mr. Fantasy CRUISED on an easy lead in the Withers while the runner-up was stopped in traffic at the 1/4 pole. His only two-turn win came in a NY bred allowance race and he's certain to face at least some pace pressure in the Preakness if he goes.

The idea of Mr. Fantasy even being a 7/2 favorite is crazy to me. Saying he'll be a heavy favorite? I doubt it.

NT

[Gander]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

You had to figure it wouldn't be long before the two biggest misnomers in horse racing made an appearance.

#1- That speed horses fare well in the Preakness because Pimlico is a speed-favoring track.

#2- That closers have it bad at Pimlico because of the "tight turns."

Mr. Fantasy CRUISED on an easy lead in the Withers while the runner-up was stopped in traffic at the 1/4 pole. His only two-turn win came in a NY bred allowance race and he's certain to face at least some pace pressure in the Preakness if he goes.

The idea of Mr. Fantasy even being a 7/2 favorite is crazy to me. Saying he'll be a heavy favorite? I doubt it.

NT

I didnt say speed horses fare well in the Preakness. I said people bet speed horses in the Preakness. And I think he will run better than you think in this spot. I hope you guys are right and he is nowhere near the heavy favorite.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by Gander

I hope you guys are right and he is nowhere near the heavy favorite.

I hope like heck he IS the heavy favorite.

[lemoncrush]

Take the Points, Big Drama, This ones for phil, Mr. Fantasy...maybe Imperial Council, Charitable Man or Hello Broadway...who knows. Doesn't look like many from the Derby will go, due to minor injuries, etc...

[Bobby Fischer]

Take The Points is an interesting horse.

[sumitas]

Usually the Derby horses finish in the money . Those that did not run in the derby usually don't factor . But that's no guarantee for the future in this new age of steroid free runners . Will Mine That Bird have to pair up his top to win ? Or will less be enough ?

[copying]

The last time some horse was so lightly regarded after winning the Derby, Canonero came back and won the Preakness.....