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Old 03-17-2011, 06:35 PM
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Elite Alex may run in the Louisiana Derby instead.

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Old 03-17-2011, 07:04 PM
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Alternation is showing up in a bunch of peoples 'Derby top 10' ... I don't get him at all.

He's basically won three empty races in a row - all in less than spectacular fashion. Elite Alex was miles better than him two-back. Not only the horrible start - but also having to close into a very slow early - fast late race shape.
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Old 03-18-2011, 02:03 PM
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Alternation is showing up in a bunch of peoples 'Derby top 10' ... I don't get him at all.

He's basically won three empty races in a row - all in less than spectacular fashion. Elite Alex was miles better than him two-back. Not only the horrible start - but also having to close into a very slow early - fast late race shape.
While I agree, I'm not sure Elite Alex won't be parked out in this race stalking and come up empty in the lane.
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Old 03-19-2011, 10:54 AM
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Alternation is showing up in a bunch of peoples 'Derby top 10' ... I don't get him at all.

He's basically won three empty races in a row - all in less than spectacular fashion. Elite Alex was miles better than him two-back. Not only the horrible start - but also having to close into a very slow early - fast late race shape.
Isn't there always a horse like this? Poltergeist from a couple of years ago and I think a horse named Plesant Storm last year? Horses that show some signs at Remington Park, come to Oaklawn and win an allowance race in visually nice fashion, and then just get totally outclassed when they move into Stakes company.
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Old 03-17-2011, 08:10 PM
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Elite Alex may run in the Louisiana Derby instead.

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That would be smart IMO since long stretch should benefit his kick better and he shouldn't have to go as wide as expected in the Rebel.
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Old 03-18-2011, 09:03 AM
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In this day and age of ducking the competition and graded stakes for everyone, can't Havre de Grace find a spot that doesn't include Blind Luck?
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Old 03-18-2011, 11:28 AM
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In this day and age of ducking the competition and graded stakes for everyone, can't Havre de Grace find a spot that doesn't include Blind Luck?
Blind Luck isn't even close to her main competition.
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Old 03-18-2011, 01:47 PM
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Glint (Spiral) and Dreaminofthewin are supposedly going to scratch.
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Old 03-18-2011, 02:02 PM
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Glint (Spiral) and Dreaminofthewin are supposedly going to scratch.
Dreaminofthewin has already turned in the SCR card.
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Old 03-19-2011, 09:19 AM
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Blind Luck isn't even close to her main competition.
please expound.
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Old 03-19-2011, 10:23 AM
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Elite Alex will SCR from Rebel for next wk's LA Derby..
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Old 03-19-2011, 12:44 PM
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Elite Alex will SCR from Rebel for next wk's LA Derby..
Well least 1 trainer figured out that the LA Derby is worth more and the horses ain't that great
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Old 03-19-2011, 11:08 AM
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please expound.
It's a very strong field and Blind Luck has been woefully slow in both her races this year.
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Old 03-19-2011, 12:01 PM
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Rebel Scratches:
3, 10, 11, 13
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Old 03-19-2011, 03:26 PM
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It's a very strong field and Blind Luck has been woefully slow in both her races this year.
You're no help , I might go 5 deep here.
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