2/7 (FG): Risen Star; Mineshaft; SBD; Fair Grounds H. (Gr. III's)

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

wow, a couple of really good races.

can't wait to see how giant oak and summer's empire fare here -- loved the former's two wins at AP and think the latter's going to turn out okay after all.

and good old Sidcup shows up. love that guy.

I do think that he might actually have a shot.

[dagulla]

Does anyone give Flying Spur a chance in the 8th ? When you answer me, PLEASE look past the sire !!!!

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by dagulla

Does anyone give Flying Spur a chance in the 8th ? When you answer me, PLEASE look past the sire !!!!

She ran well last time obviously, but I'm always wary of horses that ran huge turf-to-dirt the next time they run.

[dagulla]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

She ran well last time obviously, but I'm always wary of horses that ran huge turf-to-dirt the next time they run.

Is there anyway she is just a off track freak ? The last win was big and easy, but it was sloppy. I am hoping she improves, and did not just like the off going. I see it as a 2 horse race. I am not sold on anyone in here even thefavorite, but thats who I will use.... Just Jenda and Flying Spur.

[Indian Charlie]

You had to like Flying Spur, didn't you?

She's doomed to lose now, and I was really hoping this would be a good filly, as her dam is one of the great fillies of the last 20 years.

[dagulla]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

She ran well last time obviously, but I'm always wary of horses that ran huge turf-to-dirt the next time they run.

What did you think of the 7th ? I think the 1 entry is clearly the horse/horses to beat... Maybe the strongest single in the pk4 and 5.... I might use the 5 the trainer is 40%, JL gets the mount and the last 2 were not bad at all, closed stongly both times into slow paces.

[dagulla]

What about the 6th ? I have narrowed it down to 4, I know thats a lot but they do offer the 2 50 cent wagers tomorrow.

I hope/pray they pound My Pal Charlie... Last yr's 3yr olds were horrible, worst I have ever saw. All of this horse's close races were against restricted company, He did not face elders to the Breeders Cup race, where he did run ok that day, but that was over a synthetic surface, also IMO that was a pretty shitty group that day, Well Armed was chalk, and he came back to do nothing, I know the winner came back to win The Donn, but he also had a big trainer change, and did not really blow anyone away in that race, I belelive it was a 101 beyer. I get the feeling a horse like Grasshopper could easily run a 101 in here. I could be way off w/ this one, but for me he is the biggest toss on the card. Any opinions on him our this race ?

Maybe I was premature calling the 8th a 2 horse race. I think War Tigress, also has a shot, at what should be a very good price. I will guess, 8-1 at post.

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by -BT-

A$$ switches Bridge off Uno Mas to Dumar. Hernandez picks up the mount on Uno Mas. And we all know A$$ only uses Bridge for his very best stock (which is confussing anyways), interesting.

giving giant oak a long look, even though i hate the layoff

-bt-

But Bridge messed up big time by taking Uno Mas to the tail of the field behind a slow pace in the Lecomte. Two back the horse sat behind the lead on a fast pace and powered home over several of the same horses in here. Even Assman isn't going to forgive that kind of bonehead move (sarcasm intended).

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by swedejxn

6 stakes ---4 graded.... too bad I have to work or else I would come on down and join y'all....

Early thoughts.....

Race 4 Pan Zaretta Secret Gypsey chalk..... Shilla could pull the upset
Race 5 Colonel Power... Match race between Chamb-Bridge and Storm Treasure???? not so fast... plenty of speed including a girl.. Treasure at the rail might find traffic... don't leave out Rouse the Cat
Race 6 Mineshaft... I see Honest Man over Grasshopper... but My Pal Charlie could have a say-so
Race 7 FG Cap-- Questionable affair.... I see Corrupt edging the upset minded Windward Island
Race 8.. Silverbulletday.... Just Jenda is just fine with me as a single...

Race 9 Risen Star.... Giant Oak stakes claim as the early Derby choice
Indygo fares better but not good enough Soul Warrior shows some heart filling out the tri....

Just some thoughts.... enjoy your week pondering a big week in the big easy... Mardi Gras parades have started so it's a great time to visit...

Colonel Power - Rouse the Cat and Chamberlain Bridge should set it up for Storm Treasure; unless RtC speed pops the field and CB can't keep up. [STRIKE THAT-REVERSE IT]
Mineshaft - My Pal Charlie has the class, Honest Man may be the only real speed.
FG H - JImmy Simms, a new 4yo who likes the track, is clearly lone speed in here and the course has been kind to that sort lately.
Silverbulletday - Sheesh, how many front-runners/pressers are signed on here? Just Jenda does look like she can sit and pounce; only defeat at a bullring.
Risen Star - Off the layoff? Horses in good form? Horses with excuses last out? Jumping up maiden winners? Could Soul Warrior be a rabbit for the Assman's other horses (PVal on)? Picking 3yo races this time of year is such a pain. Think I'll stick to the maiden claiming races; THOSE I can pick.

[King Glorious]

Honest Man over Good and Lucky

Ex Box of Soul Warrior, Dumar, It Happened Again

Friesan Fire for the win over Uno Mas with Flying Pegasus third.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by dagulla

Does anyone give Flying Spur a chance in the 8th ? When you answer me, PLEASE look past the sire !!!!

You are the worst hex ever.

She broke through the gate before the start, then had trouble at the start, with it looking like she stumbled.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

You are the worst hex ever.

She broke through the gate before the start, then had trouble at the start, with it looking like she stumbled.

she did, what rotten luck for her-but still managed to get up for fourth. nice catch tho by the starter.


edit~just read part of another thread, hope you didn't have pioneerof the nile.

[GBBob]

I like Giant Oak, but 8-5??? Looking elsewhere

[GBBob]

Nice job Prado

[Danzig]

i backed indygo mountain in the contest. i won't make that mistake again.


is larry jones really going to retire? that guy is having quite a day, quite a year for that matter-and it's only february. he's loaded.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Danzig

she did, what rotten luck for her-but still managed to get up for fourth. nice catch tho by the starter.


edit~just read part of another thread, hope you didn't have pioneerof the nile.

i do

[Betsy]

I'm thrilled War Echo won the Silverbulletday - did she look good? Thanks!

Friesan Fire ran well today - I wonder if he really wants to go 1 1/4, but he is talented and hard-knocking.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

i do

perhaps POTN can outrun the field and the mush. he's a good horse. i used bittel road in the contest, looking for a price....

anyway, good luck IC-you're going to need it!

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Danzig

perhaps POTN can outrun the field and the mush. he's a good horse. i used bittel road in the contest, looking for a price....

anyway, good luck IC-you're going to need it!

i need a lobotomy.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Honest Man over Good and Lucky

Ex Box of Soul Warrior, Dumar, It Happened Again

Friesan Fire for the win over Uno Mas with Flying Pegasus third.

Nice calls King, must have had a pretty good at the windows.

Congrats!