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Old 10-20-2008, 05:50 PM
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Why wouldn't you post the name for people that can't read DRF at work?
Gotta get that fixed at your work place

It's a biggie!

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Old 10-20-2008, 05:56 PM
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Darn . Cozzene sire line for pedigree fans . I was looking forward to his appearance .
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Old 10-20-2008, 05:56 PM
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Is it me, or are they really dropping like flies?

This entire BC is a fiasco. While I have never been a big fan, what has happened now is a travesty.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:12 PM
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Is it me, or are they really dropping like flies?

This entire BC is a fiasco. While I have never been a big fan, what has happened now is a travesty.
Doesn't this horse train at Hollywood Park?
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Is it me, or are they really dropping like flies?

This entire BC is a fiasco. While I have never been a big fan, what has happened now is a travesty.
Byk and some Oak Tree guy were acting like it's going to be the best two days of racing ever on ATR.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:13 PM
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Could be that they are running 2x the number of races, which could account for the higher drop rate.

It can't be the surface though, as there are no injuries ever over synthetic.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:14 PM
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Is it me, or are they really dropping like flies?

This entire BC is a fiasco. While I have never been a big fan, what has happened now is a travesty.
Nobody big............yet.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:16 PM
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Could be that they are running 2x the number of races, which could account for the higher drop rate.

It can't be the surface though, as there are no injuries ever over synthetic.
I think horses are just coming up injured, nothing more than that.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:19 PM
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Nobody big............yet.
Big Brown??
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:21 PM
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Big Brown??
That was last week....

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Old 10-20-2008, 06:22 PM
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That was last week....

Sooo last week.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:28 PM
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Byk and some Oak Tree guy were acting like it's going to be the best two days of racing ever on ATR.

Steve has a relationship with the BC and is promoting them. I understand.

It's the worst BC ever. The good news, however, is next year should be worse.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:29 PM
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Sooo last week.
He was "BIG" with some....not me!
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:33 PM
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Steve has a relationship with the BC and is promoting them. I understand.

It's the worst BC ever. The good news, however, is next year should be worse.
You're lucky Andy, you get to see the "people's horse" on Saturday (Evening Attire) that's better than anything on the "left" coast.
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:25 PM
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I hear ya. The more I look at him, I can see a case made for Daytona. If Thorn Song is unable to keep him honest, he could do some damage. I'm not sure he'll be the huge price people are expecting though. Goldikova is going to be very tough I think. I'm not sure what his odds are going to be, but I think Whatsthescript is going to run well also. He has run very well when fresh in the past and his last race was super.
Thorn Song ????? OMG
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:43 PM
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Mush weight ? You must be super educated like HOSS, to have me liking a horse as a betting angle. I thought you were better then this.
Wake me when you actually pick a winner.

I hope we're both right on this one, how bout that?

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I hear ya. The more I look at him, I can see a case made for Daytona. If Thorn Song is unable to keep him honest, he could do some damage. I'm not sure he'll be the huge price people are expecting though. Goldikova is going to be very tough I think. I'm not sure what his odds are going to be, but I think Whatsthescript is going to run well also. He has run very well when fresh in the past and his last race was super.
I hate Whatsthescript, not because of the horse but the trainer. I'll barf at the next Cost of Freedom he comes up with.
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:49 PM
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I really wish they would make this a one day event again. A horse like Zenyatta deserves a marquee slot in front of the biggest audience.

How is that possible if people will be at work??
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:54 PM
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OMG what? I didn't say I liked Thorn Song, I said I think he's the only horse capable of softening up Daytona. Is this untrue?
That's what I thought you said too. Thorn Song = nice horse, no shot here.
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:57 PM
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what league was Red Rocks in the first time he won this race ?
Also Europe's best are running in the Classic, correct ?
he beat the worst bunch to Euro's to ever run in the turf. Only Soldier of Fortune and Conduit are considered G1 there, and it might be a stretch to call Conduit G1, though he won the St Leger. Since Henry (miler) and Duke (maybe past his best) are in the Classic, the Turf is more wide open and RR does have a shot, IF Soldier and Conduit (and even Eagle Mtn) fail miserably. Also, RR has scratched from the Sword Dancer and didn't go in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (his intended prep) which is a concern. When was the last time Hennig won a G1, 12f grass race off a 3 1/2 mo. layoff.

Throat, you are right about GC. I was OK in Europe but he faced a pretty poor bunch (relatively speaking) in Rail Link and Red Rocks. Look at what RR did in his recent tries w/G1 Euro's in Europe. He like firm and Lasix, and the easier company here..
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:58 PM
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I really wish they would make this a one day event again. A horse like Zenyatta deserves a marquee slot in front of the biggest audience.

How is that possible if people will be at work??
If it's that important, take a sick/personal day.
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