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Old 04-20-2009, 10:40 AM
blackthroatedwind blackthroatedwind is offline
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Originally Posted by Ogygian
I was only comparing possible odds, in 05 Giacomos morning line was 50-1, there were 4 others listed at 50-1 morning line. He was for all intensive purposes listed as one of the 5 longest shots to win the race.So was he given a snowball's chance, no he wasn't. If Atomic Rain makes the race, he finish a well beaten 18th. What aggravates me more is cross entering in the Derby and Oaks and possibly taking up a spot. Its not like if AR goes he will be taking a "better" horses spot.
That makes sense. I guess the better argument, or more relevent argument, is whether or not the field size should be limited to 14.
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