Washouts (Adriano schools at CD)

[sumitas]

If you were watching the paddock you'd look for behavior in a horse that is atypical. That's if you even know their typical behavior to begin with. High strung horses can win races and calm types do to.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by sumitas

If you were watching the paddock you'd look for behavior in a horse that is atypical. That's if you even know their typical behavior to begin with. High strung horses can win races and calm types do to.

Don't remind me. I tossed Bluegrass Cat out of two races a couple of years ago because he was so damn washy. I was CONVINCED he had no shot.

[sumitas]

The paddock can be amazing. You see horses throw their riders, head butt handlers and go on to win. The key is to know atypical behavior and that is difficult to know with all the travel these put in. You just can't get familiar with their personality in the paddock. Others look like they are 1/2 asleep and go on to win. From reading here, I'd be more concerned if Adriano looked cool calm and collected in the paddock .

I recall Macho Uno was typically a handful prior to a race. I saw Orseno saddle him at the Spa as MU refused to stop walking around wherever he pleased. But he was all business when the race started.

[TheSpyder]

I agree...my wife of 24 years goes crazy at the least little thing, she'll be washed out for sure about any day about anything.

Spyder

Originally Posted by sumitas

The paddock can be amazing. You see horses throw their riders, head butt handlers and go on to win. The key is to know atypical behavior and that is difficult to know with all the travel these put in. You just can't get familiar with their personality in the paddock. Others look like they are 1/2 asleep and go on to win. From reading here, I'd be more concerned if Adriano looked cool calm and collected in the paddock .

I recall Macho Uno was typically a handful prior to a race. I saw Orseno saddle him at the Spa as MU refused to stop walking around wherever he pleased. But he was all business when the race started.

[sumitas]

I hear ya Spyder but we soldier on .

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by sumitas

If you were watching the paddock you'd look for behavior in a horse that is atypical. That's if you even know their typical behavior to begin with. High strung horses can win races and calm types do to.

you are correct, all that stuff is crap. watch the tapes of barbaro being saddled. it was like a wrestling match. yet he won every race except one .

[fpsoxfan]

It's only when I washout shortly before a race that I get concerned.

[estreetposse]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

It's only when I washout shortly before a race that I get concerned.

I'm washed out after all the beer I drank this weekend. Back on topic, hopefully TV coverage will spend more time focusing on the paddock so viewers can get a better look at the horsies.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by estreetposse

I'm washed out after all the beer I drank this weekend. Back on topic, hopefully TV coverage will spend more time focusing on the paddock so viewers can get a better look at the horsies.

That too may be a wash out my friend, depending on how the early wagers go. Will the festivities be at your place or Toms on Saturday?

[estreetposse]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

That too may be a wash out my friend, depending on how the early wagers go. Will the festivities be at your place or Toms on Saturday?

On the deck...probably same dance as last year...cold & rainy