Wednesday night thoughts on Derby

[ArlJim78]

I have always liked NoBiz. The only problem i have using him on top in the derby is that he seems to expend too much energy in the early stages wanting to run too fast, headstrong. If the rider has to forcibly hold him back like his recent races i don't think he will have enough late.

He does have qualities though that remind me of a derby winner.
regardless of how i bet, he is one that i would not mind seeing take the roses,
i just think he will come up short.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I have always liked NoBiz. The only problem i have using him on top in the derby is that he seems to expend too much energy in the early stages wanting to run too fast, headstrong. If the rider has to forcibly hold him back like his recent races i don't think he will have enough late.

He does have qualities though that remind me of a derby winner.
regardless of how i bet, he is one that i would not mind seeing take the roses,
i just think he will come up short.

The physical standout in the field has to be Street Sense, I wish I could commit to him but I keep thinking of Point Given, I have always admired Nobiz's trainer and I think he'll run his best race tomorrow...will it be good enough? We will know a whole lot when the first spit time is posted...

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I have always liked NoBiz. The only problem i have using him on top in the derby is that he seems to expend too much energy in the early stages wanting to run too fast, headstrong. If the rider has to forcibly hold him back like his recent races i don't think he will have enough late.

He does have qualities though that remind me of a derby winner.
regardless of how i bet, he is one that i would not mind seeing take the roses,
i just think he will come up short.

I feel the same way about NoBiz, I like him, but think he will be too headstrong in the Derby and waste too much energy.. he may still put in a heck of a run, but end up running 4th.