8/28 (SAR): Travers Day

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by tjfla

With Miner's Reserve in the 1 hole,First Dude should be out front pretty easy. Doubt he wins but gotta think this sets up just like the Belmont where he hits the board.

I also am liking Fly Down in this spot(just like the Belmont),there will be more speed up front then the Jim Dandy however I could see Afleet Express come flying up as well at the end

Should be a great betting race no matter what

Not sure I understand this logic.

[CSC]

Super Saver has a bad post but if Borel can get him to slide over into a good spot and track the likely speed, he wins.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by CSC

Super Saver has a bad post but if Borel can get him to slide over into a good spot and track the likely speed, he wins.

Really?

[CSC]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Really?

You don't like him? Please expand on the one word reply, really.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by CSC

Super Saver has a bad post but if Borel can get him to slide over into a good spot and track the likely speed, he wins.

i'd use him if it's sloppy...and unlike some others, he's proven at 10f. there are certainly less likely horses in here; he may well surprise some doubters on saturday.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i'd use him if it's sloppy...and unlike some others, he's proven at 10f. there are certainly less likely horses in here; he may well surprise some doubters on saturday.

It's not a killer field, if one uses a projected beyer to win this race, he is one that can certainly hit the mark. He runs big or he flops into obscurity.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Does the Travers follow suit with nearly every other 3-year-old race this year and produce a different winner? It's been a crazy year for the crop.

First Dude... I'm wondering if he has one more shot in him... he's the last horse who came close to beating Lookin at Lucky.

We expect this from you.

[Dahoss]

I'm expecting a much better effort from Malibu Cougar in the 2nd. If you watch the head on of her last, she is forced to take up right as she is beginning to hit her best stride. Have to think she got a lot out of the debut.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

I'm expecting a much better effort from Malibu Cougar in the 2nd. If you watch the head on of her last, she is forced to take up right as she is beginning to hit her best stride. Have to think she got a lot out of the debut.

I think there is a standout in there.

[RockHardTen1985]

Before you tell me Im being silly because of the GOAT...
Take this info...
The 2 horses pressing her in the maiden race finished last and second to last. The day was huge AGAINST SPEED. This gal ran her EYEBALLS OUT. Im going through the charts of the day now, only 1 wire to wire winner. The early call leader finished 3rd twice... 2 races were total meltdowns even with slow paces.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

I'm expecting a much better effort from Malibu Cougar in the 2nd. If you watch the head on of her last, she is forced to take up right as she is beginning to hit her best stride. Have to think she got a lot out of the debut.

I thought the same.. He should win or at least make an excellent account of himelf.. I thought Nolansgrant kitten in the 4th had a horrendous (trip) in his debut as well. How about Barrel of Love? The rain hopefully adjusted some of the speed bias on the turf and he looks OK, Not for Love 3 year old could be on the improve with 2 turns and fair turf course.. I am not thrilled with taking the short price horses in the 4th.. I will use the Dos Hombres as well he has a bit of a look..