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Old 04-27-2009, 08:43 AM
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I agree with you, after the second Q-crack on the front that should have been it. How could anyone have confidence in betting on this horse with all the Question marks, and would be an injustice to race fans on Saturday who were not paying attention. If a horse is not 110% then he should be scratch, to many horses in this race for one to pull up causing trouble.
my main thought is that since it's the derby, presumably the toughest race of the year for a 3 yo, that you must be in top form. running a horse less than at his best isn't fair to the horse. and yes, since it's the derby, everyone pushes harder to get in-but the prestige of the race itself shouldn't push people to do something they normally would not. also, having a horse not at its best-just where do you expect to finish in the race if you run it? better to skip and wonder, than run and regret it.
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Old 04-27-2009, 08:46 AM
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Old 04-27-2009, 08:48 AM
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It really is a shame, I was looking forward to his KY Derby run. However, the good news is, he is being very well managed and we have a chance to see him later in the year.
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Is Patena in yet?
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Old 04-27-2009, 09:09 AM
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Too bad the best horse won't be in the Derby, but he'll regroup and kick butt soon!
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Old 04-27-2009, 09:09 AM
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I'll bet JV rides Mr. Hot Stuff now, hey it beats sitting in the room.
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Old 04-27-2009, 11:28 AM
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I'll bet JV rides Mr. Hot Stuff now, hey it beats sitting in the room.
I would think this free's up Johnny for Dunkirk.
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Old 04-27-2009, 11:30 AM
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I would think this free's up Johnny for Dunkirk.
Prado's on Dunkirk...JV on Mr. Hot Stuff.

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