3/8 (3yo): Gotham; La Derby; El Camino Real

#1 03-03-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

A four furlong 46.80 workout made you laugh that much?

Yes. There is no way this horse wasn't all out for that work. They are dressing up a mule. Why don't they get Dustin Hoffman to ride the horse instead of Contreras? Afterall isn't it publicity that they want? What else could explain this insane jump in class?

I could be wrong and this horse could be the real deal in what is a horrible graded race. I was wrong about the filly in the Battaglia...

cowgirlintexas · #2 03-04-2008, 07:04 AM

The way the Derby Trail has been thus far.. I'm sure some are coming out of the wood work now, thinking "Why not"... Pretty "Ho-hum". I sure hope this weekend changes things a bit and we can start to get a clearer picture. Personally, I am hoping to see how Coast Guard does. He should romp against those.

Sightseek · #3 03-04-2008, 08:42 AM

No Barrier Reef? Anyone know what race he is being pointed to?

blackthroatedwind · #4 03-04-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

No Barrier Reef? Anyone know what race he is being pointed to?

He's in Florida. After his win in the Whirlaway he was switched to Godolphin.

Apparently the Sheik was upset that Bernardini didn't carry the Godolphin colors so now anyone with any promise gets switched to Godolphin.

Just be glad he didn't go to Dubai.

Sightseek · #5 03-05-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

He's in Florida. After his win in the Whirlaway he was switched to Godolphin.

Apparently the Sheik was upset that Bernardini didn't carry the Godolphin colors so now anyone with any promise gets switched to Godolphin.

Just be glad he didn't go to Dubai.

Well at the very least...the silks are attractive, I don't know why they couldn't keep him in NY though. Thanks for the information.

freddymo · #6 03-04-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Yes. There is no way this horse wasn't all out for that work. They are dressing up a mule. Why don't they get Dustin Hoffman to ride the horse instead of Contreras? Afterall isn't it publicity that they want? What else could explain this insane jump in class?

I could be wrong and this horse could be the real deal in what is a horrible graded race. I was wrong about the filly in the Battaglia...

I thought that filly raced incredibly well

jcs11204 · #7 03-04-2008, 02:46 PM

the gotham appears to have come up a very very good race, very strong.

SniperSB23 · #8 03-04-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs11204

the gotham appears to have come up a very very good race, very strong.

I think it at max will produce one Derby starter and quite possibly none.

jcs11204 · #9 03-04-2008, 02:52 PM

i think 2 ... giant moon and roman emperor.
and saratoga russell is possible, if they find a prep that he can steal. he is obviously very fast, i would never play him, but i am sure they want to get him there.

SniperSB23 · #10 03-04-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs11204

i think 2 ... giant moon and roman emperor.
and saratoga russell is possible, if they find a prep that he can steal. he is obviously very fast, i would never play him, but i am sure they want to get him there.

All of those horses would drown against War Pass in the Wood. The only reason I could see one horse making the Derby is the likelihood that someone from this field would go to the Illinois Derby to duck War Pass and pick up some cheap earnings.

blackthroatedwind · #11 03-04-2008, 03:06 PM

The Gotham is an interesting race, and perhaps a very good betting race, especially if Giant Moon is even close to the favorite, but as of now nobody in there has done anything to distinguish themselves. A lot of perfect trip winners from what I can see.

I just hope it's an even/fair track.

Dunbar · #12 03-04-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Yes. There is no way this horse wasn't all out for that work. They are dressing up a mule. Why don't they get Dustin Hoffman to ride the horse instead of Contreras? Afterall isn't it publicity that they want? What else could explain this insane jump in class?

I could be wrong and this horse could be the real deal in what is a horrible graded race. I was wrong about the filly in the Battaglia...

I'm honestly impressed you brought up your wrong call on the filly. It's rare (and refreshing) to see someone revisit an opinion that makes him/her look less than brilliant.

--Dunbar

#13 03-08-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Yes. There is no way this horse wasn't all out for that work. They are dressing up a mule. Why don't they get Dustin Hoffman to ride the horse instead of Contreras? Afterall isn't it publicity that they want? What else could explain this insane jump in class?

I could be wrong and this horse could be the real deal in what is a horrible graded race. I was wrong about the filly in the Battaglia...

LOL. There is no god.

Danzig · #14 03-08-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

LOL. There is no god.

don't tell me autism awareness won

#15 03-08-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

don't tell me autism awareness won

Haha it's the weakest crop of 3 year olds in the history of racing. I'm glad the race wasn't like a $300,000 purse. I don't want this sob story at Churchill.

Danzig · #16 03-08-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Haha it's the weakest crop of 3 year olds in the history of racing. I'm glad the race wasn't like a $300,000 purse. I don't want this sob story at Churchill.

hehe...funny you say that...there's a thread about him already, and i wrote about that as well...

TitanSooner · #17 03-08-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

LOL. There is no god.

I would be thinking just the opposite