Eight Belles to the Derby?

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

You do also realize the Alina was coming in off a 100 Beyer, something very few of the males have been able to do this year.

And Alina had positional advantage and Pure Clan forced Eight Belles to run three wide on the turn yet she still ran Pure Prize down who like you said was razor sharp. a very good race I thought for Eight Belles.

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

You do also realize the Alina was coming in off a 100 Beyer, something very few of the males have been able to do this year.

Yes, and you are welcome to take her huge figure from the bullring at Delta at face value if you wish. I guess Alina should think about going to the Derby too?

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Personally I dont think they have any intention of running in the Derby, Porter is most likely just keeping his name in the media spotlight by suggesting it. He knows how to manipulate the racing media, not that it is very hard.

I really hope that is the case here.

I am very high on both Proud Spell and Eight Belles, really enjoyed seeing them both here at the Fairgrounds this winter.
Both are really magnificent fillies in the paddock and on the track. Hope they stay in the Oaks and go 1,2 in whatever order.

[cakes44]

Put any of War Pass, Bob Black Jack, Gayego, or Big Brown in Alina's spot and tell me what happens.

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Yes, and you are welcome to take her huge figure from the bullring at Delta at face value if you wish. I guess Alina should think about going to the Derby too?

Alina will be no less than 10-1 in the Oaks and probably 3rd choice behind Country Star and Proud Spell (assuming E/B is in the Derby).

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Put any of War Pass, Bob Black Jack, Gayego, or Big Brown in Alina's spot and tell me what happens.

Given the difference in trip and Eight Belles breaking in the air, she runs second. Tell me any 3YO (colt or filly) that given the circumstances Eight Belles faced, beats any of those four colts with the trip Alina had...

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Yes, and you are welcome to take her huge figure from the bullring at Delta at face value if you wish. I guess Alina should think about going to the Derby too?

I wouldn't take it at face value if she hadn't comeback to validate it in the Fantasy.

I don't think Alina is nominated to the Triple Crown. These males are so bad this year though that anyone with a filly nominated has to give it some serious thought.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by smuthg

Alina will be no less than 10-1 in the Oaks and probably 3rd choice behind Country Star and Proud Spell (assuming E/B is in the Derby).

Country Star favored? I sure hope so...

[philcski]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Country Star favored? I sure hope so...

Was thinking the same thing. Phony.

[lostcode]

Yes Eight Belles of the 6 ad 4 horse fields the last 2 races. Pretty much the same as running in a 20 horse derby! God I hope they run her in the derby, every dollar bet on her is wasted money.