7/18 (CNL): Virginia Derby (G2); Virginia Oaks (G3)

[-BT-]

dave you're more then welcome to hang out with us, gonna find out tonight about my travel plans.
http://www.colonialdowns.com/track/s...ellatables.php
as far as i know those tables are still available, they don't have them as sold out yet. but i don't really see any perk for the $200 you're paying to get them, aside from a rail view, and considering they're on the turf..........

Jockey Club? somebody plans on getting there early, first come first serve for $45

-bt-

[King Glorious]

Nicanor is the clear early speed? Really? I wouldn't play him at less than 8/1 here. I like Affirmatif and Battle of Hastings.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Nicanor is the clear early speed? Really? I wouldn't play him at less than 8/1 here. I like Affirmatif and Battle of Hastings.

What about Safety Valve too, as far as speed goes.

I don't know much at all about that track, so those really slow fractions he set at Colonial aren't that impressive, but I have to imagine they will place him forwardly.

[the_fat_man]

Doubtful that Florentino is not setting or with the early pace.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Nicanor is the clear early speed? Really? I wouldn't play him at less than 8/1 here. I like Affirmatif and Battle of Hastings.

I haven't seen anything in the PPs that leads me to believe that the pace in this race will be slow. There's a shi.tload of speed.

NT

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by -BT-

dave you're more then welcome to hang out with us, gonna find out tonight about my travel plans.
http://www.colonialdowns.com/track/s...ellatables.php
as far as i know those tables are still available, they don't have them as sold out yet.

Jockey Club? somebody plans on getting there early, first come first serve for $45

-bt-

My friend reserved a table last year after they crossed the wire in the '08 Derby...those seats are worse though $70

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

My friend reserved a table last year after they crossed the wire in the '08 Derby...those seats are worse though $70

its a toss up, i get to bring my own booze/food and you get the air conditioning........i'll probably want to be in your seats after the 4th race

-bt-

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by -BT-

its a toss up, i get to bring my own booze/food and you get the air conditioning........i'll probably want to be in your seats after the 4th race

-bt-

Looking at the the early forecast - they should provide some 'chill' to the hill by some misting tents.

I thought the Jefferson Cup had some decent horses that fit in well here. Florentino doesn't get away this time, but El Crespo could have a shot.