2009 Breeders' Cup

[brockguy]

The turf is going to be fascinating as Conduit will get a lot of the money but most likely won't get the set up he needs! Spanish Moon and Fallon look like the guys!!

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by brockguy

The turf is going to be fascinating as Conduit will get a lot of the money but most likely won't get the set up he needs! Spanish Moon and Fallon look like the guys!!

I still think Con was the 3rd best horse in the turf last year.
If SoF and Eagle Mnt jocks had a brain they would have run 1-2.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

I still think Con was the 3rd best horse in the turf last year.
If SoF and Eagle Mnt jocks had a brain they would have run 1-2.

I will never, ever forget the field coming by the stands the first time last year, turning to Ntamm and asking...why is Soldier of Fortune pace-pressing his own rabbit. I will NEVER, EVER understand that ride. I'd like to say that he wasn't going to win anyway, but who could've told based on what is, quite possibly, the worst turf ride in a BC race.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I will never, ever forget the field coming by the stands the first time last year, turning to Ntamm and asking...why is Soldier of Fortune pace-pressing his own rabbit. I will NEVER, EVER understand that ride. I'd like to say that he wasn't going to win anyway, but who could've told based on what is, quite possibly, the worst turf ride in a BC race.

Worse than Spencer's on Powerscourt?? That one is hard to beat.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

Worse than Spencer's on Powerscourt?? That one is hard to beat.

Yes it was worse.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

Worse than Spencer's on Powerscourt?? That one is hard to beat.

I thought so...considering that they flew Red Rock Canyon over to go run and gun, there was no reason to think that their multiple G1 winner would be pressing the pace set by the hopeless maiden. Powerscourt was a bad ride on its own merits, I thought Murtagh's ride on Soldier of Fortune was absolute lunacy.

[brockguy]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I will never, ever forget the field coming by the stands the first time last year, turning to Ntamm and asking...why is Soldier of Fortune pace-pressing his own rabbit. I will NEVER, EVER understand that ride. I'd like to say that he wasn't going to win anyway, but who could've told based on what is, quite possibly, the worst turf ride in a BC race.

I absolutely loved this race last year. Scavs turning to me as they turned from home asking where Conduit is? Whoosh, there he is..

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by brockguy

The turf is going to be fascinating as Conduit will get a lot of the money but most likely won't get the set up he needs! Spanish Moon and Fallon look like the guys!!

With Presious Passion in the race, there will be a legit pace, especially with the first half-mile run downhill.

[brockguy]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

With Presious Passion in the race, there will be a legit pace, especially with the first half-mile run downhill.

yeah he's there, but maybe a chance they just let him do his own thing which would mean Fallon is setting the pace (but still saying that, PP could be dangerous out there!)

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

I still think Con was the 3rd best horse in the turf last year.
If SoF and Eagle Mnt jocks had a brain they would have run 1-2.

dont think Shea did much wrong on Eagle. He rode him assuming he would stay but didnt as well as Conduit.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

With Presious Passion in the race, there will be a legit pace, especially with the first half-mile run downhill.

I might be using Presious Passion, and this is coming from someone that absolutely HATES the horse, but the fact that it will be firm as can be, this horse is gonna have a HUGE lead going the finish line turn, he might just run away, I don't know.