3/30 (GP): Florida Derby Day

[moses]

Code of Honor getting post #9 seems like a bad draw for him. He got a really nice inside trip last time with a perfect pace set up for him. Both the pace and his trip will probably be worse for him this time around. I’m tossing him.

Maximum Security is a complete wildcard. I agree with Steve Haskin (I think that’s who talked about him on the show) you almost can’t handicap the horse. The first 3 starts show very good sprint speed but the ability to run some more. The pedigree is interesting with AP Indy on the dam side...but the other horses on that side aren’t very impressive. And he’s faced almost no one. My biggest concern is if Mott wants to rate with Hidden Scroll and there’s no pressure on the pace, is it a possibility that Maximum Security gets the lead and just runs away with it?

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by moses

Code of Honor getting post #9 seems like a bad draw for him. He got a really nice inside trip last time with a perfect pace set up for him. Both the pace and his trip will probably be worse for him this time around. I’m tossing him.

Maximum Security is a complete wildcard. I agree with Steve Haskin (I think that’s who talked about him on the show) you almost can’t handicap the horse. The first 3 starts show very good sprint speed but the ability to run some more. The pedigree is interesting with AP Indy on the dam side...but the other horses on that side aren’t very impressive. And he’s faced almost no one. My biggest concern is if Mott wants to rate with Hidden Scroll and there’s no pressure on the pace, is it a possibility that Maximum Security gets the lead and just runs away with it?

I think you'll get some pace here from a few others. Jonny V will give Code of Honor a nice ride should be okay from 9 hole to get in position as 7 and 8 horse should be pushing to lead. I'm going 6 deep here. Its a fun betting race and feel I need coverage.

[moses]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

I think you'll get some pace here from a few others. Jonny V will give Code of Honor a nice ride should be okay from 9 hole to get in position as 7 and 8 horse should be pushing to lead. I'm going 6 deep here. Its a fun betting race and feel I need coverage.

Who are your 6? Hidden Scroll, Current, Harvey Wallbanger, Bourbon War, Maximum Security, and Code of Honor?

The way I see it, the two most likely outcomes are: (1) Hidden Scroll rates well and wins or (2) He doesn’t and Bourbon War takes it. But these preps have been hard to predict. With the way things have been going, I don’t know if I’d even be surprised if Bodexpress breaks his maiden here.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by moses

Who are your 6? Hidden Scroll, Current, Harvey Wallbanger, Bourbon War, Maximum Security, and Code of Honor?

The way I see it, the two most likely outcomes are: (1) Hidden Scroll rates well and wins or (2) He doesn’t and Bourbon War takes it. But these preps have been hard to predict. With the way things have been going, I don’t know if I’d even be surprised if Bodexpress breaks his maiden here.

Right on for my 6. Think any of them can win but if I had to narrow it down it would be 3, 4 and 9. Harvey looks ready to roll and Bourbon and code of honor are will be there. Good luck

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

Right on for my 6. Think any of them can win but if I had to narrow it down it would be 3, 4 and 9. Harvey looks ready to roll and Bourbon and code of honor are will be there. Good luck

6 deep is insane. If you need a backup its Code of Honor.

[moses]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

Right on for my 6. Think any of them can win but if I had to narrow it down it would be 3, 4 and 9. Harvey looks ready to roll and Bourbon and code of honor are will be there. Good luck

Agreed. I don’t really like Current but Pletcher seems to be pushing the right buttons right now so not sure he can be completely overlooked. I think I’m going to roll with Hidden Scroll and Bourbon War.