Trying Brian

[golfer]

There were a bunch from yesterday (it seems the worse I do, the more tough trip horses I notice ).. but We'll start with Trying Brian from the 8th yesterday at Gulfstream. In the not so capable hands of Ariel Smith, (I will synopsize from here, you can see for yourselves)breaking from the 12 post, got out well, then proceeded to drop back while basically 12 wide... then moves up to be closer to the leaders, under wraps still 5 to 6 wide...continues to stay in that position through the turn, then lugs in and drops back again as the eventual winner passes on the outside, finally, when you thought that nightmare trip had done him in, he re-rallies (while all over the track), and manages to lose by a diminishing length.

[the_fat_man]

oh yeah

Trying Bryan is now in the Margolis barn. I think you can expect a major upgrade with the rider. He is a bit of a monster but I wouldn't be surprised if he won next out for fun.

[golfer]

I don't have the TG fig from his 2nd race, but I believe he ran an 8 debut, the 2nd one should be similar... definitely one to keep an eye on. Thanks for the information.

[golfer]

Was waiting for ML odds before posting this. Trying Brian is 8-1 ML, from post 8. Romans 1 horse, Dr Googles Boogles is the known competition (to me, anyway), although he's been scratched a few times recently, for some reason. Anybody know 1st time Margolis stats?

[JJP]

The DRF has him at 16% thru 57 starts (ROI $1.62)

[golfer]

No excuses today, other than being 4 to 6 wide the entire race.. drew even with winner at the top of the stretch, but couldn't go by, tired late. I wonder what the 2nd time Margolis statistics are?

[golfer]

Back Saturday at Churchill... last chance

[golfer]

Get's the job done today, thankfully, although went from 7-2 down to 2-1 as the race was starting. Oh well...

You can get him again tomorrow. Looks like a winner in the 3rd at Monmouth.

[golfer]

I missed his last race at Monmouth, did you happen to catch it? I know he finished mid-pack.

Originally Posted by golfer

I missed his last race at Monmouth, did you happen to catch it? I know he finished mid-pack.

Margolis ran him on the turf for some strange reason. Didn't like it at all. 6f on the dirt is going to be his best distance. Not a gimme tomorrow, but atleast he should pay 5-2 or around there.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by Benevolus

Margolis ran him on the turf for some strange reason. Didn't like it at all. 6f on the dirt is going to be his best distance. Not a gimme tomorrow, but atleast he should pay 5-2 or around there.

I agree. His sprint efforts at Gulfstream were eye-catching. His route efforts at CD, including his maiden breaker, were visually less impressive.
I'm in tomorrow!

[golfer]

First off, I CERTAINLY couldn't play him at the absurd price of 3-5! That said, the ride by Bridgemohan was less than stellar, initially joining the speed duel while 3 wide, then backing off, and then letting Bravo get the jump on him, only to lose by a nose. Ariel Smith revisited

Originally Posted by golfer

First off, I CERTAINLY couldn't play him at the absurd price of 3-5! That said, the ride by Bridgemohan was less than stellar, initially joining the speed duel while 3 wide, then backing off, and then letting Bravo get the jump on him, only to lose by a nose. Ariel Smith revisited

I didn't bet him either. 2-1 or better of nothing for me. He probably is a bit overrated. The horse in the Margolis barn that is on a tear is Marina Ballerina. She is putting up some incredible times on dirt and turf.