4/3 (HAW): Illinois Derby (G3)

8 horses for a $500,000 race. WTF?

[AeWingnut]

I know this is a little off topic but.. what did they ever do with Sportsman Park?

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I know this is a little off topic but.. what did they ever do with Sportsman Park?

Tore it down.
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...tsman%27s+park

[Scav]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I know this is a little off topic but.. what did they ever do with Sportsman Park?

It is dust, wrecked it years ago.

[mikeyp]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I know this is a little off topic but.. what did they ever do with Sportsman Park?

The plan is to make it mixed use shopping center and condos, if the economy ever gets going again. Lots of potential up and down Cicero Ave., but not at the moment.

[JJP]

Interesting that Leparoux gave up the mount on American Lion to go to New York up against Eskenderaya with Awesome Act. Given the lack of pace in the Illinois Derby, one has to wonder if that will come back to bite Leparoux.

[mikeyp]

Originally Posted by JJP

Interesting that Leparoux gave up the mount on American Lion to go to New York up against Eskenderaya with Awesome Act. Given the lack of pace in the Illinois Derby, one has to wonder if that will come back to bite Leparoux.

I think Awesome Act has a great chance in the Wood, especially with a big closing effort. No one better that the Flyin' Frenchman to do it.

Raining here in Chicago, but it should stop by race time. I still think it will be a drying track, and this could play into the hands of Game Ball. Martinez gets booted off of Schoolboy and gets his revenge on Game Ball?

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by mikeyp

I think Awesome Act has a great chance in the Wood, especially with a big closing effort. No one better that the Flyin' Frenchman to do it.

Raining here in Chicago, but it should stop by race time. I still think it will be a drying track, and this could play into the hands of Game Ball. Martinez gets booted off of Schoolboy and gets his revenge on Game Ball?

.....the french strangler, what a butcher job on A.A.

[JJP]

Not only was that an awful ride, he could've been on American Lion.

Maybe the real reason he went to NY was for Warrior's Reward.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by alysheba4

.....the french strangler, what a butcher job on A.A.

I disagree. I have watched it 20 times, Julians thinks hes sitting on a ton and just had nothing. Its not like AA was fighting him, I doubt it took anything out of him. There was no excuse at all not to outfinish that trash bucket Jackson Bend for second, even though he had a soft trip. Turning for home Durkin notices how much Julian appears to have on AA, but guess what JV was already looking around and really had the same hold on his horse.
I was really high on AA but unless he comes out of this with an injury or some major excuse I am convinced he is simply not good enough. His running style might be suited for a mile, or a change back to turf.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

8 horses for a $500,000 race. WTF?

I actually thought it was a decent race.

[VOL JACK]

Schoolyard Dreams connections need their heads checked.

They must think very highly of Ramon D.

[NTamm1215]

I would think WinStar could send American Lion on a permanent vacation if he loses this race, that is provided Flores puts him on the lead.

NT

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I would think WinStar could send American Lion on a permanent vacation if he loses this race, that is provided Flores puts him on the lead.

NT

If he can't win here then where is he ever going to win?

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

If he can't win here then where is he ever going to win?

I think his point was just that....

[outofthebox]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I would think WinStar could send American Lion on a permanent vacation if he loses this race, that is provided Flores puts him on the lead.

NT

I would hope they would let him run his race this time. I mean they added blinkers in last, then rated him into submission. I have no idea if he is any good..

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by outofthebox

I would hope they would let him run his race this time. I mean they added blinkers in last, then rated him into submission. I have no idea if he is any good..

Im guessing hes not very good, even if he wins this, what does that really tell us?

[tector]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

Schoolyard Dreams connections need their heads checked.

They must think very highly of Ramon D.

I have to agree.

Now, after that comment, I suggest everybody here bet him in the Wood.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

Schoolyard Dreams connections need their heads checked.

Riding Rose last out cost them $120k. Wonder whose idea that was.

I don't think this is a bad move at all.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Riding Rose last out cost them $120k. Wonder whose idea that was.

I don't think this is a bad move at all.

Are you saying he can win or even come in second in the Wood?