Buffum's Derby Trail

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I want to say maybe 4-5. He made a wide premature move and made the lead in the stretch. He was not in good position early IMO seemed stuck in between horses and even dropped back at one point before making his run. He might actually be OK.

Thanks! I thought he had shown a lot of ability in his debut, so I'm glad to see he ran closer to that race than to his Remsen; it's nice to see that he clearly handled the synthetic track fairly well. Hopefully he'll bounce back from this race in good shape.......

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Betsy

Thanks! I thought he had shown a lot of ability in his debut, so I'm glad to see he ran closer to that race than to his Remsen; it's nice to see that he clearly handled the synthetic track fairly well. Hopefully he'll bounce back from this race in good shape.......

I actually think he needs to get off the synthetics. That quick move might do it on dirt, who knows. As for Graded earnings wont he have to run really big in his next 2 just to have a chance?

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I actually think he needs to get off the synthetics. That quick move might do it on dirt, who knows. As for Graded earnings wont he have to run really big in his next 2 just to have a chance?

I'm not thrilled about synthetics either -and I'm very much looking forward to seeing him get back on dirt. I don't know that I'd push him towards the Derby because even if he runs well in the UAE Derby, he'd probably need another prep here. That's 3 races plus all that travelling - and he's not a big colt (not unless he developed over the winter). Still, if they do decide to make a go of it with him, then I have to assume they think he can handle it. This really just does not seem an ideal way to prep for the KY Derby, but it's the Sheikh's horses and he can do what he wants to.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by Betsy

I'm not thrilled about synthetics either -and I'm very much looking forward to seeing him get back on dirt. I don't know that I'd push him towards the Derby because even if he runs well in the UAE Derby, he'd probably need another prep here. That's 3 races plus all that travelling - and he's not a big colt (not unless he developed over the winter). Still, if they do decide to make a go of it with him, then I have to assume they think he can handle it. This really just does not seem an ideal way to prep for the KY Derby, but it's the Sheikh's horses and he can do what he wants to.

I'd be shocked if any of the Godolphin horses running in that race today come within 1,000 miles of Churchill Downs by May...been wrong before, but just my feeling. Also, Godolphin could potentially start Xin Xu Lin in the UAE Derby fresh in from South America, so winning the big one isn't a cakewalk. I don't think they are thinking Kentucky Derby at all.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I'd be shocked if any of the Godolphin horses running in that race today come within 1,000 miles of Churchill Downs by May...been wrong before, but just my feeling. Also, Godolphin could potentially start Xin Xu Lin in the UAE Derby fresh in from South America, so winning the big one isn't a cakewalk. I don't think they are thinking Kentucky Derby at all.

Then why did they take Buffum from Albertrani and send him thousands of miles to Dubai? He's well thought of by them, so why not just leave him in the States?

I just saw the replay now and he really did run quite well.........this race should do him a world of good.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by Betsy

Then why did they take Buffum from Albertrani and send him thousands of miles to Dubai? He's well thought of by them, so why not just leave him in the States?

I just saw the replay now and he really did run quite well.........this race should do him a world of good.

Because they can. They want runners and winners in Dubai, they like showing their own on the home court - taking him from Albertrani wasn't exactly a difficult decision.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Because they can. They want runners and winners in Dubai, they like showing their own on the home court - taking him from Albertrani wasn't exactly a difficult decision.

Well as long as I get to see him in the States again, it's not a big deal to me....... Bin Suroor was extremely "eh" on his performance, which I don't get. He expected better? I don't see what was wrong with his performance, but maybe Godolphin had sky high expectations. In any case, it appears you're probably right.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Because they can. They want runners and winners in Dubai, they like showing their own on the home court - taking him from Albertrani wasn't exactly a difficult decision.

Taking him from Albertrani wasn't difficult why because Bin Sour makes them all better? I am not a huge Albertani fan but given the Black hole that Bin Sour is I would rather Albertrani.

Pat when Goldolphin horses earn purse money at Meydan do you think the horsemans bookkeeper makes the check out? Isnt that sort of like your wife paying you for a good job in bed the next morning?