TAM 9th 1/2: #1 Inquiring

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by golfer

Not to defend Curatolo's career, but the trouble this horse had today, based on watching the head on, was more due to Angel Serpa being all over the track than Curatolo's ineptness. When they turned for home, the rail was open, so he tried to take it, but Serpa drifted in on him. So he switched out, and not only did Serpa drift back out in front of him, but the horse outside of him drifted in. Finally, going back to the rail again, he had room, and Serpa continued to drift out many paths, nearly interfering with the winner, who just got past him before Serpa was in HIS path.

Interesting group of HACKS Tampa Bay has riding horses this meet.

In race 5, Jose A Garcia, breaking from post 3, made a left turn interfering with the 1 and 2 two steps out of the gate, then adjusted by turning right and interfered with EVERY OTHER HORSE in race moments later, including dumping Eddie Dominguez. Don't think I've ever seen that before.

I don't agree. Serpa's horse drifted in for sure, but Curatolo still had ample room to go through on the inside the first time and just panicked IMO.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I don't agree. Serpa's horse drifted in for sure, but Curatolo still had ample room to go through on the inside the first time and just panicked IMO.

I'm not saying he didn't panic, but I stick with my original analysis.

And for some strange reason, I haven't been following Fair Grounds very closely, so I'm not sure how well Mr Guidry has been riding?

[Calzone Lord]

Even though you didn't get the right ride, and the horse was bet, it was still a good call.

$44.40 exacta with the Artie Schiller horse who had the best last out figure on everyones numbers, and who's last figure exceeded the class par.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I don't agree. Serpa's horse drifted in for sure, but Curatolo still had ample room to go through on the inside the first time and just panicked IMO.

I'm more with golfer on this one. I think Curatolo had to make a split second decision and chose wrong. How was he to know that Serpa wasn't coming all the way down to the rail and leave him with nothing but heels to clip?

The bigger issue is allowing these pinheads to waver and herd all over the track. As long as there is no physical contact, it is deemed okay. The Stews seem to give the Tampa jocks even more leeway on the turf. They know the jocks have a hell of a time keeping them straight when they hit the gap at the chute and give them the benefit of the doubt every time.

I like Ten Sweet Kisses coming out of that race. A first time starter with loading issues, a slight check in the turn, split horses in the stretch with interest, it was a good education. Unfortunately, the price will not be right with that trainer.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I'm more with golfer on this one. I think Curatolo had to make a split second decision and chose wrong. How was he to know that Serpa wasn't coming all the way down to the rail and leave him with nothing be heels to clip?

The bigger issue is allowing these pinheads to waver and herd all over the track. As long as there is no physical contact, it is deemed okay. The Stews seem to give the Tampa jocks even more leeway on the turf. They know the jocks have a hell of a time keeping them straight when they hit the gap at the chute and give them the benefit of the doubt every time.

I like Ten Sweet Kisses coming out of that race. A first time starter with loading issues, a slight check in the turn, split horses in the stretch with interest, it was a good education. Unfortunately, the price will not be right with that trainer.

Did they ever give Coa days for nearly killing Deano?

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by GPK

Did they ever give Coa days for nearly killing Deano?

If they have, he hasn't served any. It happened on the 29th, they may not have ruled yet. The TBD website is woefully behind posting rulings.

I'll check with my source, but I don't think it is a matter of will they, it is a matter of how many.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

If they have, he hasn't served any. It happened on the 29th, they may not have ruled yet. The TBD website is woefully behind posting rulings.

I'll check with my source, but I don't think it is a matter of will they, it is a matter of how many.

Who's he hottubbing it with this year, Ronnie Dale?

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by GPK

Who's he hottubbing it with this year, Ronnie Dale?

I thought this was Bigs source.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by GPK

Who's he hottubbing it with this year, Ronnie Dale?

Luis Garcia

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I thought this was Bigs source.

My source is insulted by this ^^^^

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I thought this was Bigs source.

BTW - I saw him Saturday - first sighting of the meet I believe

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I like Ten Sweet Kisses coming out of that race. A first time starter with loading issues, a slight check in the turn, split horses in the stretch with interest, it was a good education. Unfortunately, the price will not be right with that trainer.

Ten Sweet Kisses is back in at the same level, in Friday's 6th. 9-2 M/L.