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[lg1965]

king's drama, though off longer than i would prefer, may have things his own way up front in this race. he's a very capable horse, and, of course, his trainer has had a little success in situations like this. i've been kind of muddling through santa anita this week. maybe this is the one to get me off the snide. i'll play him to my maximum. flores always gives his best on the frankel's also.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

The time between the end of the 7th race tomorrow,and the start of the 9th race, is a waste of about 1 hour of your life.All so Frankel can have this mismatch take place.....2 to 5.....3 to 5.....4 to 5....pick one. Let me know when this guy announces his retirement,or passes.

[lg1965]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

The time between the end of the 7th race tomorrow,and the start of the 9th race, is a waste of about 1 hour of your life.All so Frankel can have this mismatch take place.....2 to 5.....3 to 5.....4 to 5....pick one. Let me know when this guy announces his retirement,or passes.

when you're just trying to get one home, and it's the handicapping, and not the odds or hype or reputation that puts you on the horse, you play it. it's the best way to get your game straightened out when it's a little crooked. you'll get even money plus a little more. 7/5 maybe 8/5. hendrix will be a ridiculous 5/2.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by ultracapper

when you're just trying to get one home, and it's the handicapping, and not the odds or hype or reputation that puts you on the horse, you play it. it's the best way to get your game straightened out when it's a little crooked. you'll get even money plus a little more. 7/5 maybe 8/5. hendrix will be a ridiculous 5/2.

No,you will not get that.You are mistaken.Be great if he would scratch(then we have what is known as a competitive event.)

[lg1965]

well, spice it up by going into the races around it. i'm sure even you'd appreciate one gimme in a pick 4.

[cal828]

No horse race is a walkover of course, but the King looks pretty tough in here, but maybe not as "formidable" as he was last year. Only two in here seem like they have run fast enough to compete with him and they are Hendrix and Rhythm Mad. One seems unlikely to get the pace that he needs and other seems like he needs to be kissed by a prince. Mandella is a crafty trainer, but who knows whether this reclamation project is for real or just another work by the brothers Grimm? Frankel's other runner seems interesting. 3 time Group one winner in Chile, but hasn't shown much in the U.S. Looks like he would be happier, if they were running this race in the Okefenokee. Some nice works though and interesting that he posted exactly the same time as his stablemate on 12/17. Also, kind of like the looks of the 2 horse Capitano. He seems likely to improve in this race. All that to say my picks are:

5. The King
2. Capitano
6. Porfido
4. Hendrix and for the very brave, my longshot pick: 3. Rhythm Mad