Rags to Riches confirmed for Belmont

[NTamm1215]

http://www.drf.com/news/article/85528.html

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[justindew]

We needed this. Fantastic news.

[MisterB]

Goes from 5 Derby Colts to his only lady. This must hurt the ego. Now for that weak field of philly's she faced all year.

[lemoncrush]

sweet.
Makes the race a lot more interesting.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by MisterB

Goes from 5 Derby Colts to his only lady. This must hurt the ego. Now for that weak field of philly's she faced all year.

I am just glad that he isn't running Sam P.
If he did:
I would fall in love with the horse's great 12f pedigree.
I would see that the horse has a great running style for this race.
I would watch the replays of the Santa Anita Derby and the Kentucky Derby and realize that he ran deceptively decent races in both of those starts.
I would bet him heavily in the race at odds that thrilled me.
I would watch him finish 5th.

[philcski]

Good for Pletcher. I'm not her biggest fan but he stuck to his guns and said if only two of the top three go he'd send her. Maybe this is what he needs to break through in the TC...?

Adds a little intrigue to an otherwise very dull race.

[The Bid]

This filly was the only real chance he had at any of the triple crown races. Hes the only one that couldnt see that

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by miraja2

I am just glad that he isn't running Sam P.
If he did:
I would fall in love with the horse's great 12f pedigree.
I would see that the horse has a great running style for this race.
I would watch the replays of the Santa Anita Derby and the Kentucky Derby and realize that he ran deceptively decent races in both of those starts.
I would bet him heavily in the race at odds that thrilled me.
I would watch him finish 5th.

exactly. He looked good then when it was time he said , "time for me to quit"

I'm sure Rags will only be a factor until the 1/4 pole

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by MisterB

Goes from 5 Derby Colts to his only lady. This must hurt the ego. Now for that weak field of philly's she faced all year.

I wouldn't be so sure that Todd didn't think she was the most talented before the Derby. He's a pretty smart guy and has a very good handle on the relative talents of his horses.

[MisterB]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't be so sure that Todd didn't think she was the most talented before the Derby. He's a pretty smart guy and has a very good handle on the relative talents of his horses.

Would have liked to see her run in Cal. against the boys though.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by MisterB

Would have liked to see her run in Cal. against the boys though.

I guess Todd didn't think it was necessary....and considering he almost won the Santa Anita Derby with King of the Roxy it's hard to say he made the wrong decision. While one could easily argue he shouldn't subvert one owner's best interests for another I would say in this case if Coolmore wanted Rags to Riches in the Santa Anita Derby she would have run.

All things considered she probably would have won.

[robfla]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't be so sure that Todd didn't think she was the most talented before the Derby. He's a pretty smart guy and has a very good handle on the relative talents of his horses.

no doubt about that.

Facing 19 opponents vs. 13 she towered over had to figure into his Derby decision on such a lightly raced filly.

[justindew]

Will I get 5-1?

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't be so sure that Todd didn't think she was the most talented before the Derby. He's a pretty smart guy and has a very good handle on the relative talents of his horses.

I agree that she is the best 3yo in his barn right now (that can run 12f), however I still think AGS will be a useful stakes horse, if he ever gets the mental side. I glad he chose to run her in that it will help make this the showcase day it deserves to be for all of the game. I really wasn't going to wager on the race until now. Thanks TODD!

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't be so sure that Todd didn't think she was the most talented before the Derby. He's a pretty smart guy and has a very good handle on the relative talents of his horses.

I think he showed everyone the evidence when Circular worked with Rags and looked like he was going to get bitchslapped.

The move to put a filly in will arouse a lot of 'casual fan' awareness and interest IMO.

Originally Posted by justindew

We needed this. Fantastic news.

Absolutely. The race looks much more interesting now.

[lemoncrush]

Per Bloodhorse, Todd is trying to get Gomez back aboard Rags, but Larry jones firmly expects him to honor his commitment to Hard Spun.

Interesting to see what develops.
Maybe Gomez jumps ship, and Larry Jones brings P-Val on for Hard Spun.


Yes, I'm joking.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by lemoncrush

Per Bloodhorse, Todd is trying to get Gomez back aboard Rags, but Larry jones firmly expects him to honor his commitment to Hard Spun.

Interesting to see what develops.
Maybe Gomez jumps ship, and Larry Jones brings P-Val on for Hard Spun.


Yes, I'm joking.

He can't get off unless Jones lets him. Looks like " the man who runs racing " aint gonna be running this one.

[blackthroatedwind]

Apparently CP is now running as well.


http://www.drf.com/news/article/85529.html

[Stall Mucker]

Thank you Mista Pletcha.
To those who thought the complection of the race changed when Digger was entered. What say you now?