Midshipman returns Friday in BEL 3rd (2:04pm)

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Not sure about everyone else, but I'm more interested in the return of Storm Play. With Just Ben in there as well it should be a meaningful race.

I agree, Storm Play is a nice colt. Midshipman is in DEEP IN THIS SPOT. This came up really tough, he has lots of hurdles to overcome in here.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I agree, Storm Play is a nice colt. Midshipman is in DEEP IN THIS SPOT. This came up really tough, he has lots of hurdles to overcome in here.

If by lots you mean two then yes. Unbridled Danger and More Than a Reason are claimers and Knights Cross is a useful allowance animal even if he's trained by Gales' favorite conditioner.

Just Ben will make things tough on him and the return of Storm Play is interesting as well. Good for Richard Migliore to have gotten in good with Godolphin, he also has the mount on Regal Ransom in the Super Derby on Saturday.

NT

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

If by lots you mean two then yes. Unbridled Danger and More Than a Reason are claimers and Knights Cross is a useful allowance animal even if he's trained by Gales' favorite conditioner.

Just Ben will make things tough on him and the return of Storm Play is interesting as well. Good for Richard Migliore to have gotten in good with Godolphin, he also has the mount on Regal Ransom in the Super Derby on Saturday.

NT

I said hurdles, not horses. I clearly mean those 2.... I mean first time racing on dirt, and first time off long layoff w/ an injury. Are those not legit hurdles?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I said hurdles, not horses. I clearly mean those 2.... I mean first time racing on dirt, and first time off long layoff w/ an injury. Are those not legit hurdles?

I happen to think he's going to have zero problems with dirt. Horses like Just Ben, yes, will be a huge problem for him.

NT

[Bobby Fischer]

this race answers some questions about his health, and we get to see his conformation again

I was disappointed when he got hurt. I realy liked his pedigree and thought he was going to improve with distance.

At this point I am starting from scratch in terms of evaluating him.

[TropicalStorm]

Midshipman looked very good putting Just Ben away in the stretch. The time was very solid but he did drift out tremendously. He is a dangerous horse in the BC Mile considering we know he likes the track.

[CSC]

The Boys in Blue seem to be in good form of late.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by CrossfireHurricane

He is a dangerous horse in the BC Mile considering we know he likes the track.

Like most good horses(and most of the rivals he may face in the BC) he is versatile and handles the pro-ride just fine. I don't think Midshipman has any significant advantage over the surface per se.