Eight Belles to the Derby?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Danzig

interesting point. but they also use two year old earnings, which are restricted races. i don't see a change in the near future.

Yes, but all the horses eligible for the Derby could run in those 2yo races. They all can't run in filly races.

[cowgirlintexas]

The percentage of fillys that ever get to the level to even be considered for the Derby is so low that I don't think there needs to be a amount won against the males to have be eligible. I think it takes a very special filly to beat the boys in any race let alone the Kentucky Derby. Too bad RTR was'nt running this year, we could of had our first possible Triple crown winning filly.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

This year's three year old filly crop is just as good as the boys.....with that said; please run her in the Oaks! She's better suited and most of all, possibly better financially for me.

[smuthg]

I found this interesting...

"Bob Holthus, who's preparing Pure Clan for the Kentucky Oaks, said that, of the 3-year-olds in training, the sheets gave Big Brown the best number (-1) for his Florida Derby victory, and Eight Belles the second best number (+3) for her Fantasy victory."

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

This year's three year old filly crop is just as good as the boys.....with that said; please run her in the Oaks! She's better suited and most of all, possibly better financially for me.

I don't see how anyone could think they are better than the colts. It isn't like any of the fillies are lighting the world on fire either.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I don't see how anyone could think they are better than the colts. It isn't like any of the fillies are lighting the world on fire either.

I'm not sure what you're watching. When I see Ariege run, I instantly think of Lady's Secret.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by cakes44

I'm not sure what you're watching. When I see Ariege run, I instantly think of Lady's Secret.

oh my god. . . i hope this was sarcastic

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

oh my god. . . i hope this was sarcastic

Yes...I'm sorry, I should have used an emoticon I guess. I tried to use sarcasm on as many levels as I could there.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by cakes44

I'm not sure what you're watching. When I see Ariege run, I instantly think of Lady's Secret.

I don't recall seeing Lady's Secret coming from the clouds to win too often on turf. I doubt Ariege is a dirt horse.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I don't see how anyone could think they are better than the colts. It isn't like any of the fillies are lighting the world on fire either.

Never said "better", said "just as good". Not much difference in my opinion, NEITHER are world beaters.

[cmorioles]

I don't see how anyone could think they as good as the colts. It isn't like any of the fillies are lighting the world on fire either.

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Never said "better", said "just as good". Not much difference in my opinion, NEITHER are world beaters.

FTFY.

[King Glorious]

Overall, I don't think that the fillies are as good as the boys but at the top, I don't think there's much difference. I think that the top four girls (IB, Proud Spell, Pure Clan, and Eight Belles) are on par with the top four boys (Big Brown and whoever else the other three might be).

I'd give Eight Belles a shot in the Derby too. I would make her my third choice behind Big Brown and Colonel John, assuming War Pass and El Gato Malo aren't there (which they shouldn't be). But I also agree with Steve that of Jones' two, Proud Spell would be the one I'd rather see there.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I don't see how anyone could think they as good as the colts. It isn't like any of the fillies are lighting the world on fire either.



FTFY.

GEWD.