Lukas living in the past? I dream of Cat Thief, and Spain

MisterB · #1 05-17-2007, 07:59 AM

It sure seems fitting for D. Wayne to come in here with the old days on his mind. I ripped tickets the days he stuck it to me back then. The Cat showed up with a $41.00 win, then he busted my balls with Spains $113.00 winning effort. I am sure he must still have that pic hanging on his wall some place.

Now he comes to the plate with a fast horse, that falls apart after 7 panels. Being a flame thrower, he must be pulling the trigger like Jones did back in the Derby. Does he really think he can cash here? I guess so. What is Guidry's orders this fine Saturday? Seems pretty easy to me, gun the basterd, and see how far he can run Mark. Sure looks like he will be standing in line for some crab cakes after it's all over, but I ripped both time before.

O hell, good luck Old man, I'll have 2 bucks on your horse anyway, I need a souvenir.

timmgirvan · #2 05-17-2007, 08:07 AM

I remember when Lukas shipped Pancho Villa to NY for a Stakes race....went of at 29-1 and smoked 'em

Cajungator26 · #3 05-17-2007, 09:28 AM

As stupid as this is, I'm putting $2 across on him because he's coming out of the 6 hole and because there's a line in Fergie's song, Glamorous, about 'flying first class.'

Just a strange vibe.

#4 05-17-2007, 09:33 AM

This thread is grizzled.

I'll have no part of losing nostalgia. This "horse" has no shot.

Cajungator26 · #5 05-17-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

This thread is grizzled.

I'll have no part of losing nostalgia. This "horse" has no shot.

I don't think so either, but I'll be damned if I don't have something on him just in case Lukas pulls a 'fast one.'

#6 05-17-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I don't think so either, but I'll be damned if I don't have something on him just in case Lukas pulls a 'fast one.'

I think 3 40's of O.E. would be a better $6 investment.

blackthroatedwind · #7 05-17-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

As stupid as this is, I'm putting $2 across on him because he's coming out of the 6 hole and because there's a line in Fergie's song, Glamorous, about 'flying first class.'

Just a strange vibe.

I am sorry I saw this.

Shouldn't there be a special room for this kind of stuff?

Cajungator26 · #8 05-17-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I am sorry I saw this.

Shouldn't there be a special room for this kind of stuff?

Well, tell me there's another reason this horse might hit the board? I surely don't see it.

blackthroatedwind · #9 05-17-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Well, tell me there's another reason this horse might hit the board? I surely don't see it.

Fairy dust?

King Glorious · #10 05-17-2007, 10:59 AM

I know about Going Wild. I know about some other seeming longshots that Lukas has brought to these races. I also know about Charismatic, Commendable, Thunder Gulch, Spain, and Cat Thief. If anyone deserves the benefit of the doubt in this kind of situation, it's him. Plus, I do believe that the horse has some actual talent. Strange as it seems, I think he wins the Arkansas Derby if Curlin wasn't in there. I think that if Curlin wasn't there and the rider didn't have to make his move when he did to keep up with Curlin, he could have waited just a bit longer and the result could have been a lot different. I don't expect FFC to win the Preakness but it wouldn't be a total shock to me either. I give him about a 50% chance to hit the tri.

blackthroatedwind · #11 05-17-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

I give him about a 50% chance to hit the tri.

Because I like you, I will give you 6:5.

The usual internet $40K I assume?

philcski · #12 05-17-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

I know about Going Wild. I know about some other seeming longshots that Lukas has brought to these races. I also know about Charismatic, Commendable, Thunder Gulch, Spain, and Cat Thief. If anyone deserves the benefit of the doubt in this kind of situation, it's him. Plus, I do believe that the horse has some actual talent. Strange as it seems, I think he wins the Arkansas Derby if Curlin wasn't in there. I think that if Curlin wasn't there and the rider didn't have to make his move when he did to keep up with Curlin, he could have waited just a bit longer and the result could have been a lot different. I don't expect FFC to win the Preakness but it wouldn't be a total shock to me either. I give him about a 50% chance to hit the tri.

Thunder Gulch? All he won prior to the Derby was the Remsen, Fountain of Youth, Florida Derby, and was 2nd in the Hollywood Futurity and Cowdin.

FFC is no Thunder Gulch.

ArlJim78 · #13 05-17-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

I know about Going Wild. I know about some other seeming longshots that Lukas has brought to these races. I also know about Charismatic, Commendable, Thunder Gulch, Spain, and Cat Thief. If anyone deserves the benefit of the doubt in this kind of situation, it's him. Plus, I do believe that the horse has some actual talent. Strange as it seems, I think he wins the Arkansas Derby if Curlin wasn't in there. I think that if Curlin wasn't there and the rider didn't have to make his move when he did to keep up with Curlin, he could have waited just a bit longer and the result could have been a lot different. I don't expect FFC to win the Preakness but it wouldn't be a total shock to me either. I give him about a 50% chance to hit the tri.

Yes it is strange to think that with Curlin not in the Ark Derby, that FCC would have beaten the 4 other horses that finished in front of him that day.

chances of him being in the tri? 25:1 if you ask me.
I think he has no shot to win, I think he is a sprinter and will not get this distance.

brockguy · #14 05-17-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

As stupid as this is, I'm putting $2 across on him because he's coming out of the 6 hole and because there's a line in Fergie's song, Glamorous, about 'flying first class.'

Just a strange vibe.

have to say, i think of this horse every time i hear Fergie's song (which is alot!) can't say i like him in this spot though..

blackthroatedwind · #15 05-17-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by timmgirvan

I remember when Lukas shipped Pancho Villa to NY for a Stakes race....went of at 29-1 and smoked 'em

He paid around $35....not $60.

timmgirvan · #16 05-17-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

He paid around $35....not $60.

I didn't think you were that old...so it was 17-1?

slotdirt · #17 05-17-2007, 03:25 PM

I actually think Xchanger may be the best of the "new" shooters, plus it's not like Ramon is completely unfamiliar with the track. That is, if you can forgive the two absolutely miserable efforts at Oaklawn earlier this spring.

Cajungator26 · #18 05-17-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

I actually think Xchanger may be the best of the "new" shooters, plus it's not like Ramon is completely unfamiliar with the track. That is, if you can forgive the two absolutely miserable efforts at Oaklawn earlier this spring.

Agreed, Slot.