2/19 (FG): Risen Star (G2); Mineshaft, FG, Rachel Alexandra (G3's)

Alan07 · #1 02-14-2011, 03:01 PM

4th (1:40) Colonel Power S.

Abt. 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf) | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up | Stakes | Purse: $60,000

1 Due Date T. Farina 118 Lbs S. Margolis - L
1a Cash Refund B. Hernandez, Jr. 116 Lbs S. Margolis - L
2 Delano J. Leparoux 116 Lbs W. Mott - L
3 Sweetsouthernmoon A. Napravnik 116 Lbs J. Marler, Jr. - L
4 Royal Express J. Graham 116 Lbs J. Broussard - L
5 Don't Shoot S. Bridgmohan 116 Lbs M. Lovell - L
6 Strike Impact C. Lanerie 116 Lbs M. Scherer - L
7 Southern Region M. Mena 118 Lbs R. Werner - L
8 Mambo Galliano J. Theriot 116 Lbs L. Roussel, III - L

5th (2:10) Pan Zareta S.

6 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 4 Year Olds And Up | Stakes | Purse: $60,000

1 Moontune Missy A. Napravnik 116 Lbs T. Amoss Blk-On L
2 Simplify S. Bridgmohan 116 Lbs S. Asmussen - L
3 Eagle Putt J. Graham 116 Lbs J. Thornbury - L
4 Smoky Belle C. Lanerie 116 Lbs D. Roberson - L
5 Greeley's Rocket J. Theriot 116 Lbs W. Calhoun - L
6 Wild About Marie R. Eramia 120 Lbs J. Thornbury - L
7 Hello Monday B. Hernandez, Jr. 116 Lbs S. Margolis - L
8 Beautician J. Leparoux 116 Lbs K. McPeek - L

7th (3:10) Rachel Alexandra S. (G3)

1 1/16 Miles | Fillies | 3 Year Olds | Stakes | Purse: $150,000

1 Gran Lioness J. Theriot 118 Lbs W. Calhoun - L
2 Chloe Kate C. Lanerie 118 Lbs N. Howard - L
3 Kathmanblu J. Leparoux 122 Lbs K. McPeek - L
4 Bouquet Booth S. Bridgmohan 122 Lbs S. Margolis - L
5 Inglorious C. Sutherland 120 Lbs J. Carroll - L
6 Tapit Dancer J. Graham 116 Lbs S. Asmussen - L
7 Lilacs and Lace M. Smith 120 Lbs J. Terranova, II - L

8th (3:42) Mineshaft H. (G3)

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up | Handicap | Purse: $125,000

1 Fast Alex S. Bridgmohan 114 Lbs G. Geier - L
1a Country Flavor S. Sellers 118 Lbs G. Geier - L
2 Demarcation A. Napravnik 119 Lbs P. McGee - L
3 Mission Impazible R. Maragh 118 Lbs T. Pletcher - L
4 Apart J. Campbell 120 Lbs A. Stall, Jr. - L
5 Le Grand Cru J. Theriot 115 Lbs R. Werner - L
6 Z Humor G. Melancon 115 Lbs S. Asmussen - L
7 Midnight Mischief J. Leparoux 113 Lbs W. Mott - L
8 Mad Flatter J. Graham 114 Lbs J. Thornbury - L

9th (4:15) Fair Grounds H. (G3)

Abt. 1 1/8 Miles (Turf)| Open | 4 Year Olds And Up | Handicap | Purse: $125,000

1 Dubious Miss C. Lanerie 117 Lbs P. McGee - L
2 Le Grand Cru J. Theriot 116 Lbs R. Werner - L
3 Telling M. Smith 122 Lbs S. Hobby - L
4 Gran Estreno (ARG) J. Graham 121 Lbs M. Stidham - L
5 Sleepless Knight J. Bravo 116 Lbs K. Breen - L
6 Midnight Mischief J. Leparoux 116 Lbs W. Mott - L
7 Joinem S. Bridgmohan 115 Lbs D. Carroll - L
8 Workin for Hops A. Napravnik 118 Lbs M. Stidham - L
9 Hidden Glance B. Hernandez, Jr. 115 Lbs N. Howard - L
10 Loup Breton (IRE) R. Maragh 120 Lbs T. Pletcher - L
11 Expansion G. Melancon 118 Lbs S. Asmussen - L
12 Skip a Smile E. Martin, Jr. 113 Lbs D. Pish - L

10th (4:50) Risen Star S. (G2)

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds | Stakes | Purse: $300,000

1 Rogue Romance J. Leparoux 120 Lbs K. McPeek - L
2 Liondrive C. Sutherland 116 Lbs T. Ice - L
3 Decisive Moment K. Clark 120 Lbs J. Arias - L
4 Pants On Fire J. Bravo 116 Lbs K. Breen - L
5 Mucho Macho Man E. Coa 116 Lbs K. Ritvo Blk-Off L
6 Machen J. Theriot 116 Lbs N. Howard - L
7 Santiva M. Smith 122 Lbs E. Kenneally - L
8 Action Ready A. Napravnik 116 Lbs W. Calhoun - L
9 Justin Phillip S. Bridgmohan 116 Lbs S. Asmussen Blk-Off L
10 Sorgho E. Martin, Jr. 116 Lbs W. Bennett -

Clip-Clop · #2 02-14-2011, 03:16 PM

Risen Star looks pretty solid, but then I always seem to get sucked into the FG 3yo and wind up paying for it Derby day.

tjfla · #3 02-14-2011, 04:17 PM

I hope Coa takes it easy on MMM this time, stalk the pace do not be on it

Very nice field tho-2 horses who are already set for the Derby

Gate Dancer · #4 02-14-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

Risen Star looks pretty solid, but then I always seem to get sucked into the FG 3yo and wind up paying for it Derby day.

I agree...................I started last year discounting the 3yo's that exit the FG Derby preps...............

lemoncrush · #5 02-14-2011, 04:55 PM

Looks like a lot of need-the-lead types in the Risen Star.

Machen will be ridiculously overbet based on his two local blowouts, but the race may set up nicely for him.

freddymo · #6 02-14-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lemoncrush

Looks like a lot of need-the-lead types in the Risen Star.

Machen will be ridiculously overbet based on his two local blowouts, but the race may set up nicely for him.

Howard is bringing him back really fast for Howard. Isnt his normal MO to wait at least a season in between starts?

RolloTomasi · #7 02-14-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by freddymo

Howard is bringing him back really fast for Howard. Isnt his normal MO to wait at least a season in between starts?

Where'd you get that idea from?

He might take at least a season in between victories, but certainly not starts.

Linny · #8 02-15-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by freddymo

Howard is bringing him back really fast for Howard. Isnt his normal MO to wait at least a season in between starts?

You are confusing him with John Ward.

lemoncrush · #9 02-15-2011, 02:52 PM

Machen is 6-1 on the M/L.

That's way off.
I would be shocked if he's any higher than 5-2.

jms62 · #10 02-19-2011, 10:48 AM

Machen wins a maiden and Optional Claimer and he is being treated like the next coming. Winning against 50.3 and 115.3 while looking somewhat Green. Sorry I do not see it. I will be double fisting it in on Rogue Romance.

RockHardTen1985 · #11 02-14-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lemoncrush

Looks like a lot of need-the-lead types in the Risen Star.

Machen will be ridiculously overbet based on his two local blowouts, but the race may set up nicely for him.

He is likely to be overbet, but looks much the best to me. The only horse IMO that can compete with him is Santiva and that one needs to take a few steps forward off of his 2yr old form.

Sightseek · #12 02-19-2011, 08:32 PM

I'm thinking they must be considering Dubai for Mission Impazible. From his facebook page:

I Had an exciting return to the Fair Grounds. I was maybe a little too ready leaving the gates today and found myself on the lead. Once again I fought bravely unfortunately finished 2nd by a head. I believe I should be at my abesolute best next start and it most likely will be in a very big event! Thanks for all the well wishes!!!!

letswastemoney · #13 02-19-2011, 08:49 PM

Aren't those Facebook pages run by fans though rather than the connections

Sightseek · #14 02-19-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

Aren't those Facebook pages run by fans though rather than the connections

Some, but not that one.

The Indomitable DrugS · #15 02-19-2011, 09:11 PM

Shouldn't you be baking me the cookies you owe me?

Sightseek · #16 02-19-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Shouldn't you be baking me the cookies you owe me?

Sightseek · #17 02-22-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

I'm thinking they must be considering Dubai for Mission Impazible. From his facebook page:

I Had an exciting return to the Fair Grounds. I was maybe a little too ready leaving the gates today and found myself on the lead. Once again I fought bravely unfortunately finished 2nd by a head. I believe I should be at my abesolute best next start and it most likely will be in a very big event! Thanks for all the well wishes!!!!

No wonder Pletcher's horses never run they are too busy playing on the internet. Mission Impaziable updated:

I am happy to report that I am back at Palm Meadows safe and sound. I will spend the next few weeks training towards the GII New Orleans Handicap back at my favorite track (Fairgrounds) on March 26th.

Poor guy just doesn't get the attention that Mo does.

blackthroatedwind · #18 02-22-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

No wonder Pletcher's horses never run they are too busy playing on the internet. Mission Impaziable updated:

I am happy to report that I am back at Palm Meadows safe and sound. I will spend the next few weeks training towards the GII New Orleans Handicap back at my favorite track (Fairgrounds) on March 26th.

Poor guy just doesn't get the attention that Mo does.

One of his owners was hounding me at the Sales one night last Summer, claiming I didn't give him the respect he deserved, but I would regret it after he was 2011 HOY.

I told him I picked and bet him in the LA Derby. What more did he want?

However, HOY may be slipping away.

Sightseek · #19 02-22-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

One of his owners was hounding me at the Sales one night last Summer, claiming I didn't give him the respect he deserved, but I would regret it after he was 2011 HOY.

I told him I picked and bet him in the LA Derby. What more did he want?

However, HOY may be slipping away.

When I asked a certain someone here if they liked him that day he said "Not especially." I played him anyway. This wasn't meant as a redboard, but to relive that sweet victory I felt over that person when MI crossed the wire in front.

The little things in life, you know?

They better hope the road to HOTY is paved with nothing but perfect trips and race set-ups from here on.

The Indomitable DrugS · #20 02-22-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

When I asked a certain someone here if they liked him that day he said "Not especially." I played him anyway. This wasn't meant as a redboard, but to relive that sweet victory I felt over that person when MI crossed the wire in front.

Have you mailed my cookies yet?