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Old 02-24-2008, 05:55 AM
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I've settled on Cool Coal Man as my top choice. Running style fits the distance perfectly. The upgrade to Desormeaux doesn't hurt either.
I like him as well. My prediction is that Zito runs 1-2 here, but I am not sure CCM will be the one on top.
But this race sure could go a lot of different ways.
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:34 AM
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I think Make the Point has an extremely tall order in front of him. He'll probably be underlaid as well. This race is fascinating from a handicapping perspective. I'm still uncertain regarding the pace, I can see it tipping it both ways.
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:03 AM
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I think Make the Point has an extremely tall order in front of him. He'll probably be underlaid as well. This race is fascinating from a handicapping perspective. I'm still uncertain regarding the pace, I can see it tipping it both ways.
Coming up next with Nick and Tom!! I'll be listening!
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:18 AM
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I think Make the Point has an extremely tall order in front of him. He'll probably be underlaid as well. This race is fascinating from a handicapping perspective. I'm still uncertain regarding the pace, I can see it tipping it both ways.
Good job Travis with Tom & Nick, known those guys for over 15 years.....I got Nick's writing gig at the Recorder when he went to the Record, it's already been 10 years doing that.
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:29 AM
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It's tough to clear from out there in 1 1/8 races at Gulfstream, and Halo Najib and even Anak Nakal should go enough inside of him, not to mention the real speed of Golden Spikes, even Cool Coal Man, and possibly Kentucky Bear and Z Humor, that he is almost doomed to five or six wide into the turn. Is he fast enough to go on from there? Possibly, but how much energy can he really expend to get the front without severly compromising his chances?
tough is an understatement.
there have been 16 9F races this year at Gulfstream

13 were won by horses in rail positions 1 , 2 , or 3 (13/48)
3 were won by horses in rail positions 4, 5, or 6 (3/46)
nothing outside of the six has won a race this year. (0/29)
of course it could happen today, but the advantage is to the inside for sure.
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Old 02-24-2008, 11:44 AM
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an amazing stat.
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Old 02-24-2008, 12:19 PM
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I've settled on Cool Coal Man as my top choice. Running style fits the distance perfectly. The upgrade to Desormeaux doesn't hurt either.
I'm with you Coach, probably be around 8-1 as well I'm guessing.
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Old 02-24-2008, 12:27 PM
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Golden Spikes might like the distance. . .
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Old 02-24-2008, 12:36 PM
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Golden Spikes might like the distance. . .
His pedigree sure says so.
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Old 02-24-2008, 12:38 PM
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Golden Spikes might like the distance. . .
That's who I like in here.
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Old 02-24-2008, 12:50 PM
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I really like Kentucky Bear but I'm worried about the distance in addition to too much too soon. He's not exactly screaming distance pedigree. I hope he wins since I think he has the most upside here and we need some more really good horses to come out of this crop but I'm not sure if he is a good play.
Having a decent post, as well, makes him more playable than some others. I guess in a race that looks pretty wide open, ya gotta take a stand with one of them--- I'm going with KB. Good luck!
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Old 02-24-2008, 02:53 PM
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Having a decent post, as well, makes him more playable than some others. I guess in a race that looks pretty wide open, ya gotta take a stand with one of them--- I'm going with KB. Good luck!
The Bear looks as good as any of them. BTW asked the question too much too soon ? We'll find out the answer soon.
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Old 02-24-2008, 03:12 PM
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Halo Najib and Adriano for me
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Old 02-24-2008, 03:27 PM
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Halo Najib and Adriano for me
Are you serious?
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Old 02-24-2008, 03:29 PM
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I honestly think that anyone who overlooks Anak Nakal in this spot is possibly tearing up a ticket in a few minutes. Granted this horse may not win but I am banking otherwise. Wide open field and afterall it is a Derby Prep. Who sends their best effort and who does not, the usual affair. I like the jock on Anak Nakal, stays aboard again after 11/24/07. Zito trained so you know guns are ready. I see in my virgin handicapping eyes a quick speed duel out of the gate between Coal, Golden, Court, Bear and Z. As these 5 battle away with their inside post along comes Monba, Anak and Fields and when it is all said and done I see Anak on top with either Fields or Monba or Ready Set in second.

Call me crazy cause I am.
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Old 02-24-2008, 03:58 PM
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Someone please post the finish right after the race.

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Old 02-24-2008, 04:09 PM
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i also think the race is wide open...i didn't see the past performances, but it doesn't matter really since i can't place a bet..

but i think it would be asking for trouble to choose any horses further out, judging by the stats i've seen for this track/distance.


i do like cool coal man...altho i think the name absolutely sucks.
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Old 02-24-2008, 04:10 PM
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Someone please post the finish right after the race.

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i'll do it!
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Old 02-24-2008, 04:10 PM
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Thanks, Danzig.
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Old 02-24-2008, 04:12 PM
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Four horse box of Anak Nakal, Kentucky Bear, Court Vision, and Make the Point. I like them to finish in that order.
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