Mind the Bird - can he pair his new top

gales0678 · #1 05-03-2009, 08:15 PM

Can Mine the Bird pair his new top in the next race in 2 weeks ?

If he pairs it does he jog again?

The Indomitable DrugS · #2 05-03-2009, 08:17 PM

His name is not "Mind The Bird" ...

It's Mine That Turd.

The Indomitable DrugS · #3 05-03-2009, 08:23 PM

When Charismatic won the Derby the top 10 or so finishers were seperated by less than the margin MTB won the Derby by.

He dominated that field and will be less than 8/1

Gander · #4 05-03-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardus

Of course we cannot begin to speculate until we see the Preakness field, but I wonder if he will go to the post at higher odds than Charismatic's 8-1.

Depends who runs, but I am guessing right around 8/1.
Mr Fantasy will be the heavy favorite if he goes.
Anyone know if This ones for Phil is running?

The Indomitable DrugS · #5 05-03-2009, 08:24 PM

Mr. Fantasy will not be the heavy favorite.

mbahadur · #6 05-03-2009, 08:31 PM

Take the Points is running but he will not be the favorite either.

Big Drama is a likely runner and could be the favorite. Musket Man's trainer was talking either Preakness or Belmont. Also Papa Clem's connections looked like they were considering the Preakness. I wouldn't be surprised if Pioneer in the Nile came back in the Preakness knowing the connections. I would think one of these 4 horses will be the Preakness favorite.

NTamm1215 · #7 05-03-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander

Depends who runs, but I am guessing right around 8/1.
Mr Fantasy will be the heavy favorite if he goes.
Anyone know if This ones for Phil is running?

Mr Fantasy shouldn't be the heavy favorite in the Mike Lee let alone the Preakness.

NT

gales0678 · #8 05-03-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander

Depends who runs, but I am guessing right around 8/1.
Mr Fantasy will be the heavy favorite if he goes.
Anyone know if This ones for Phil is running?

gotta talk to ricky

Gander · #9 05-03-2009, 08:29 PM

Why wouldnt he be the heavy favorite coming off that Withers?
Hes pure speed and thats what people bet in the Preakness.
Who else would be favored over Mr Fantasy?

gales0678 · #10 05-03-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander

Why wouldnt he be the heavy favorite coming off that Withers?
Hes pure speed and thats what people bet in the Preakness.
Who else would be favored over Mr Fantasy?

go back and watch the race This One's for Phil got a bad trip

who knows is IWR out or will he be ready to go?

NTamm1215 · #11 05-03-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander

Why wouldnt he be the heavy favorite coming off that Withers?
Hes pure speed and thats what people bet in the Preakness.
Who else would be favored over Mr Fantasy?

You had to figure it wouldn't be long before the two biggest misnomers in horse racing made an appearance.

#1- That speed horses fare well in the Preakness because Pimlico is a speed-favoring track.

#2- That closers have it bad at Pimlico because of the "tight turns."

Mr. Fantasy CRUISED on an easy lead in the Withers while the runner-up was stopped in traffic at the 1/4 pole. His only two-turn win came in a NY bred allowance race and he's certain to face at least some pace pressure in the Preakness if he goes.

The idea of Mr. Fantasy even being a 7/2 favorite is crazy to me. Saying he'll be a heavy favorite? I doubt it.

NT