Belmont Stakes Field

[Sightseek]

I have to say this is a very kind gesture...

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ksons-decision

“I’m gonna give Calvin (Borel) as much time as possible to ride “Mine” and also to keep him from losing two mounts. It just wouldn’t fair to him if they don’t make a decision until the last minute and decide not to go. He won me the Kentucky Derby and I owe him the opportunity if it’s possible. I don’t want to see him sitting on the sidelines when I get to Belmont.”

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I have to say this is a very kind gesture...

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ksons-decision

“I’m gonna give Calvin (Borel) as much time as possible to ride “Mine” and also to keep him from losing two mounts. It just wouldn’t fair to him if they don’t make a decision until the last minute and decide not to go. He won me the Kentucky Derby and I owe him the opportunity if it’s possible. I don’t want to see him sitting on the sidelines when I get to Belmont.”

it is very kind. he certainly is aware that he'll have his choice of jocks if/when he has to name a rider.

[HaloWishingwell]

Why do I feel Borel will commit to MINE THAT BIRD only to see RACHEL ALEXANDRA entered at the last moment in order to get ALBARADO on her.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by CSC

Perhaps 'liking' was not the right word, let's use the word 'potential'. I think we are all playing the game to make money.

my father likes Summer Bird a little. After watching the derby blimp replay, he thinks Rosier saw Borel and started his drive. He likes that Summer Bird showed a mild response while wide on the end of the turn.

I'm not too crazy about Summer Bird.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

I'm not too crazy about Summer Bird.

I hope this is the majority in that opinion. I see no reason to retrack now after his final major work Sat, I love his chances.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by CSC

I hope this is the majority in that opinion. I see no reason to retrack now after his final major work Sat, I love his chances.

They are adding blinkers for the Belmont.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

They are adding blinkers for the Belmont.

This could turn out to be a key equipment change, he has a tendency of falling back in races, this will give the jockey alot more options, supposing the jockey chooses correctly he can be alot closer to pace than he was in his previous races as the pace dictates.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by HaloWishingwell

Why do I feel Borel will commit to MINE THAT BIRD only to see RACHEL ALEXANDRA entered at the last moment in order to get ALBARADO on her.

if jackson really wanted albarado, he would've named him already. why does everything have to have a conspiracy attached?

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by Danzig

if jackson really wanted albarado, he would've named him already. why does everything have to have a conspiracy attached?

Cause it makes things much more interesting...kinda like fighting before $#%

[Smooth Operator]

They're not gunna run the filly. They'd be insane to bring her right back ... in a 12f contest, no less.

Pletch cherry-picked the event with Roids to Riches. She was well rested … and probly all hopped up on 'roids, to boot.

Granted, RA was superb at Pim, but they were gaining on her at the end. 9.5f is probly her limit against the colts. In fact, 9 panels is likely her best distance ... just like it was for her dad.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

They're not gunna run the filly. They'd be insane to bring her right back ... in a 12f contest, no less.

Pletch cherry-picked the event with Roids to Riches. She was well rested … and probly all hopped up on 'roids, to boot.

Granted, RA was superb at Pim, but they were gaining on her at the end. 9.5f is probly her limit against the colts. In fact, 9 panels is likely her best distance ... just like it was for her dad.

Eeew go away