Now We Know....

blackthroatedwind · #1 05-10-2008, 07:14 PM

....where all the good 3YOs were. They weren't really racing. Between Harlem Rocker, Casino Drive, Unbridled's Heart and Biker Boy we actually have a chance to have some nice 3YO races this summer. Every one of them seems better than every 3YO we saw on the TC trail save, perhaps, Big Brown.

Once again, Tom Albertrani did Darley/Godolphin a favor by somehow managing to keep Unbridled's Heart from going to Dubai over the winter. I wonder if they'll ever figure out that maybe they should stay over here.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #2 05-10-2008, 07:17 PM

glad they showed up .. ..they are late........

Danzig · #3 05-10-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

glad they showed up .. ..they are late........

ah, but better late then never.

the_fat_man · #4 05-10-2008, 07:30 PM

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Once again, Tom Albertrani did Darley/Godolphin a favor by somehow managing to keep Unbridled's Heart from going to Dubai over the winter.

Wonder who else he did a favor at 13:1?

blackthroatedwind · #5 05-10-2008, 07:34 PM

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Wonder who else he did a favor at 13:1?

Not me. I don't know him.....but I guess after today I wish I did.

cmorioles · #6 05-10-2008, 07:35 PM

I'm sure a few more that didn't really like synthetics will turn up as well.

blackthroatedwind · #7 05-10-2008, 07:37 PM

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I'm sure a few more that didn't really like synthetics will turn up as well.

El Gato Malo was dreadful out West and I see he won today.

cmorioles · #8 05-10-2008, 07:45 PM

He wasn't visually all that impressive, but he was always going to be better on dirt. Maybe the clock will tell a different story. Without question we'll miss out on seeing some good horses, but since we won't know it, I guess it doesn't matter.

RolloTomasi · #9 05-10-2008, 07:52 PM

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He wasn't visually all that impressive, but he was always going to be better on dirt. Maybe the clock will tell a different story. Without question we'll miss out on seeing some good horses, but since we won't know it, I guess it doesn't matter.

He supposedly looked terrible in training recently compared to the winter, which may explain skipping the Preakness, adding blinkers, and the head cocked all the way to the right through the final sixteenth today.

Next Sunday, highly touted CA 2yos (with slow numbers), Dixie Chatter and Wind's Legacy return in the 7f Laz Barrera at Hollywood. Both have been smoking in recent workouts. Should be an interesting matchup with the steady if slow Salute The Sarge in there as a gauge to see if the two comebackers have improved any.

mclem10011 · #10 05-10-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

....where all the good 3YOs were. They weren't really racing. Between Harlem Rocker, Casino Drive, Unbridled's Heart and Biker Boy we actually have a chance to have some nice 3YO races this summer. Every one of them seems better than every 3YO we saw on the TC trail save, perhaps, Big Brown.

Once again, Tom Albertrani did Darley/Godolphin a favor by somehow managing to keep Unbridled's Heart from going to Dubai over the winter. I wonder if they'll ever figure out that maybe they should stay over here.

Unbridled's Heart really was impressive today, can't wait to see that one's next outing.

VOL JACK · #11 05-10-2008, 07:52 PM

beyers ( as of now )

UH 100
CD 99

blackthroatedwind · #12 05-10-2008, 08:06 PM

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beyers ( as of now )

UH 100
CD 99

Somebody's in the system.

VOL JACK · #13 05-10-2008, 08:33 PM

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Somebody's in the system.

ESP

pick4 · #14 05-10-2008, 08:45 PM

Tom Albertrani put over another Unbridled Song FTS 13 months . Look back in your charts April 14, 2007 race 8 at Gulfstream Park.

I was not smart enough to look up that tidbit before today's 5th race at Belmont.

cowgirlintexas · #15 06-13-2008, 07:37 PM

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Unbridled's Heart really was impressive today, can't wait to see that one's next outing.

Went off at 3-5 (of course) but stumbled outta the gate and ran 3rd

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/article/45724.htm

Handicappy · #16 06-24-2008, 09:06 PM

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Went off at 3-5 (of course) but stumbled outta the gate and ran 3rd

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/article/45724.htm

Rick Mattee, who trains for Godawful at Belmont just can't seem to keep a good thing going. Here he get Unbridled Heart who was absolutely wonderful in her maiden score on the Casino Drive undercard. Then the horse comes back and looks like a shadow of himself. And Little Belle? You remember the filly who was so tough in the Kentucky Oaks. She went to him healthy and he hasn't worked her once since April.

blackthroatedwind · #17 06-26-2008, 12:33 AM

She wasn't that tough in the KY Oaks. She was in a five way photo for a distant second....and Pure Clan got a terrible ride or would have been a clear second.

Little Belle is not much.

Handicappy · #18 06-26-2008, 10:53 AM

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She wasn't that tough in the KY Oaks. She was in a five way photo for a distant second....and Pure Clan got a terrible ride or would have been a clear second.

Little Belle is not much.

You know, I haven't seen anyone on this blog speak with as much certainty as you do. I would think you hit the pic 6 every day based on how confident you are of your assertions and judgements. Perhaps you are just compensating here.
Little Belle was coming off of a tough race where she put away a number of these horses in the Oaks. Came back a bit short by Mclaughlin's standards and ran a game race against a horse who was just hitting her stride. And, dare I say, you are wrong, there wasn't a photo for second. Little Belle was a clear second. But, my point was that the horse went to "Godawful" and without any injury or reason apparent, hasn't worked since April. Certainly a man in possession of the knowledge that you have has some understanding of the Etched, Little Belle, Unbridled Heart ...... "promotions". Just try to resist your urge to beat-up on folks and their opinions. You probably do have alot of info that many of us can benefit from. However, you disrespect yourself and your thoughts with cheap shots that I have seen you take fairly regularly on here.

10 pnt move up · #19 05-10-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

....where all the good 3YOs were. They weren't really racing. Between Harlem Rocker, Casino Drive, Unbridled's Heart and Biker Boy we actually have a chance to have some nice 3YO races this summer. Every one of them seems better than every 3YO we saw on the TC trail save, perhaps, Big Brown.

Once again, Tom Albertrani did Darley/Godolphin a favor by somehow managing to keep Unbridled's Heart from going to Dubai over the winter. I wonder if they'll ever figure out that maybe they should stay over here.

Sherrifs has a nice three year old as well out west that could be decent this summer.

Handicappy · #20 06-24-2008, 09:03 PM

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Sherrifs has a nice three year old as well out west that could be decent this summer.

McLaughlin has a very good 3 yo, Leutenant Ron, who is very fragile but has a powerful turn of foot. He could be brilliant this year if he can stay healthy.