5/18 (PIM): 138th Preakness S. (G1); 7 Undercard Stakes

[Merlinsky]

Just heard Eddie Altchek (sp?) on NBC Sports say there are tight turns about Pimlico. Everybody do a shot. Ok he just did it a 3rd time when picking Departing. Someone tell the man it's how the turns are banked not how tight they are.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Just heard Eddie Altchek (sp?) on NBC Sports say there are tight turns about Pimlico. Everybody do a shot. Ok he just did it a 3rd time when picking Departing. Someone tell the man it's how the turns are banked not how tight they are.

I saw an article yesterday where Doug O'Neill was quoted saying the turns are tight at Pimlico as well. I find it incredible that someone like him does not know the truth.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by pointman

I saw an article yesterday where Doug O'Neill was quoted saying the turns are tight at Pimlico as well. I find it incredible that someone like him does not know the truth.

Seriously? Geez. At least NBC Sports' research team couldn't let it slide. They came back from commercial and were like oh goody, perfect opportunity to show that thing we'd already put together to talk about at some point. Jerry and Laffit didn't want to embarrass the guy before.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Seriously? Geez. At least NBC Sports' research team couldn't let it slide. They came back from commercial and were like oh goody, perfect opportunity to show that thing we'd already put together to talk about at some point. Jerry and Laffit didn't want to embarrass the guy before.

The coverage is unbearable. I keep going back to give it a chance but forget that.

Even my daughter who HATES horse racing (I am cruel because I "like what they do to those poor horses")... well I don't want to offend anyone but basically she asked if NBC thought all the people who are watching were, ummm... let's used the word "touched".

I like Willcox Inn a lot but I'm not understanding his odds here. Maybe it's just that he never wins for me but I cannot see him in the top 2 spots. Not seeing Optimizer win this either, even with Joel.

I'm using Doubles Partner on top of Forte dei Marmi w/ 1,2,9,10 and 12 underneath.

[Sightseek]

I like Willcox Inn too (and Swift Warrior!).


I really liked that interview with Rosie and Michelle Beadle.

[my miss storm cat]

[pointman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

You would think that James Graham and Rosie Napravnik who are on the two logical speed horses on paper would realize that the turf course is favoring speed. Absolute dolts on those horses backs.