Miller Lite Cradle Stakes

[Bogey]

In the 2nd most important race for 2yr colts today, Passport (By Pulpit) and the Clairborne connections (Frank Brothers) were victorious in the Cradle Stakes going 1 1/16 at River Downs. Also, Izzie's Halo (By Halo's Image) ran a nice race for Amoss and both appear headed in the right direction. I usaully would not mention this race, but both horses looked solid and could make some noise in future stakes.

[Betsy]

Bogey, thanks for the heads up! I wish I could have seen the race -what was margin of victory? I love this colt - he's now won on grass and dirt, but that's not a surprise. Pulpit has sired some very good grass horses and Trip is by Lord at War, a turf influence.

[Danzig]

i said in my response to betsys thread about this race that i liked passport, and thought izzie was one to watch.

what happened to bold start? seems promising as well.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

i said in my response to betsys thread about this race that i liked passport, and thought izzie was one to watch.

what happened to bold start? seems promising as well.

He finished 3rd, about 3 lengths behind the winner, in an even effort. Looks like he ran well, though, disputing the pace for much of the race. I love Pulpit, but I couldn't help rooting for the Jump Starts.......3rd is fine, though.

Per the chart, I'm afraid this race doesn't look like anything special. It was run in 1:46, with a closing sixteenth in 7 seconds (mile: 1:39). I think Claiborne might want to put Passport back on the turf.

[jballscalls]

I thought Passport was most visually impressive today. First of all you have to realize that River Downs is a slow track, and was not playing fast today, was basically right on par. We've only had 1 or 2 sub 140 mile times at all this year, for older horses or anyone, and they went 139. And he did it very smoothly. It was a very fun exciting race to call, i hope Passport goes on to do great things. Also, if you guys get to check out the race AFTER the cradle, it was a 2 lap race on the turf course, and one rider forgot and thought it was only 1, it was pretty comical.

[Pointg5]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

I thought Passport was most visually impressive today. First of all you have to realize that River Downs is a slow track, and was not playing fast today, was basically right on par. We've only had 1 or 2 sub 140 mile times at all this year, for older horses or anyone, and they went 139. And he did it very smoothly. It was a very fun exciting race to call, i hope Passport goes on to do great things. Also, if you guys get to check out the race AFTER the cradle, it was a 2 lap race on the turf course, and one rider forgot and thought it was only 1, it was pretty comical.

Those 2 lap races are pretty funny, the jock's aren't the only ones that forget it's 2 laps, alot of the fans start screaming after 1 lap...One year I was in the tent and this guy had a few too many free drinks and he thought he hit the lottery....

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by jballscalls

I thought Passport was most visually impressive today. First of all you have to realize that River Downs is a slow track, and was not playing fast today, was basically right on par. We've only had 1 or 2 sub 140 mile times at all this year, for older horses or anyone, and they went 139. And he did it very smoothly. It was a very fun exciting race to call, i hope Passport goes on to do great things. Also, if you guys get to check out the race AFTER the cradle, it was a 2 lap race on the turf course, and one rider forgot and thought it was only 1, it was pretty comical.

Thanks, Jballscalls! I guess there is only so much you can tell from the chart; I tried to watch a replay, but I wasn't going to sign up with some kind of betting website to do so.

[Danzig]

probably the easiest way to see replays is wire to wire on espn2--i have it set to tape, since i'm already up and gone by the time it comes on....