Steve Haskin;s Top Derby Contendars

#1 01-16-2007, 11:46 AM

You know, I like lists and they are fun to compile.
http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37104

SniperSB23 · #2 01-16-2007, 11:51 AM

Pretty fair top ten list.

blackthroatedwind · #3 01-16-2007, 11:54 AM

The list of horses " knocking at the door " aint getting in.

#4 01-16-2007, 11:55 AM

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The list of horses " knocking at the door " aint getting in.

Birdbirdistheword is the only one that has a chance.

Cajungator26 · #5 01-16-2007, 11:56 AM

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The list of horses " knocking at the door " aint getting in.

What don't you like about Birdbirdistheword and Our Sacred Honor?

Cajungator26 · #6 01-16-2007, 11:59 AM

Also, has anyone heard what Zito plans on doing with King Alliance?

#7 01-16-2007, 12:00 PM

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Also, has anyone heard what Zito plans on doing with King Alliance?

Zito will screw him up. Dont worry about that.

blackthroatedwind · #8 01-16-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

What don't you like about Birdbirdistheword and Our Sacred Honor?

Our Sacred Honor.....Gulfstream allowance winners from Pletcher's barn have been ineffectual in the past and while I don't know what kind of number he ran Saturday he hardly beat a stellar field. His prior win was hardly inspiring. I guess one could say he has upside, and he may for perhaps a race or two, but I am a " seller ", so to speak.

The other one I really don't know anything about other than he got drowned in the Keeneland Breeder's Futurity and beat garbage in the Delta Jackpot.

To be honest it was more a lot of the other names on the list that IK am far from enamored with.

Cajungator26 · #9 01-16-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Our Sacred Honor.....Gulfstream allowance winners from Pletcher's barn have been ineffectual in the past and while I don't know what kind of number he ran Saturday he hardly beat a stellar field. His prior win was hardly inspiring. I guess one could say he has upside, and he may for perhaps a race or two, but I am a " seller ", so to speak.

The other one I really don't know anything about other than he got drowned in the Keeneland Breeder's Futurity and beat garbage in the Delta Jackpot.

To be honest it was more a lot of the other names on the list that IK am far from enamored with.

K, thanks for your info...

jpops757 · #10 01-16-2007, 12:21 PM

Whatever happened to the impressive maiden winner Cobalt Blue? I havent looked at the times and trips of all of these. Alot of them I have not even seen race but Cobalts race was the visually caught my eye.

SCUDSBROTHER · #11 01-16-2007, 12:04 PM

"........seemingly rail-biased track."

Somebody forgot to brainwash this guy.You guys do a good job of brainwashing on here,but away from this board,your efforts are not getting it done.Some still actually think the rail was golden that day,and you must complete your mission(and kill this idea once and for all.)

#12 01-16-2007, 12:46 PM

Interesting part of that story was that neither Barbaro or Bernardini had done anything this time last year

#13 01-16-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jax Cajun

Interesting part of that story was that neither Barbaro or Bernardini had done anything this time last year

You sure about Barbaro? Barbaro won the Laurel Futurity and Tropical Park Derby. So this time last year he had 3 starts, 3 wins and 1 Grade III win. That is pretty good.

#14 01-16-2007, 01:16 PM

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You sure about Barbaro? Barbaro won the Laurel Futurity and Tropical Park Derby. So this time last year he had 3 starts, 3 wins and 1 Grade III win. That is pretty good.

Impressive, but nothing on dirt. The favorite at this time last year was Stevie Wonderboy.

#15 01-16-2007, 01:47 PM

You know Zito is having a good year. 31st in trainer standings. 19-4-3-5. His horses are finishing in the money. But he is running in some cheap races to avg $6,057 per start.

Danzig · #16 01-19-2007, 06:10 AM

watch vicarino come on like gangbusters, now that his pop has been sold to korea.

Sightseek · #17 01-23-2007, 11:40 AM

This weeks article has been released, looks like Any Given Saturday will be doing the Bluegrass Cat route.

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37200

lemoncrush · #18 01-23-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

This weeks article has been released, looks like Any Given Saturday will be doing the Bluegrass Cat route.

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37200

I was curious what route he would go, and judging by the early nominations to some of the stakes at Tampa, he shouldn't have a ton of competition.

Linny · #19 01-23-2007, 12:37 PM

It'[s odd they they have selected this pattern for AGS. He debuted at Turfway (!) then won an allowance at Kee, then moved to a G2 in KY and now they choose the Tampa route rather than the Hallandale path.
I just wonder if they really haven't got a serious grip on his talent level.

Sightseek · #20 01-23-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Linny

It'[s odd they they have selected this pattern for AGS. He debuted at Turfway (!) then won an allowance at Kee, then moved to a G2 in KY and now they choose the Tampa route rather than the Hallandale path.
I just wonder if they really haven't got a serious grip on his talent level.

I'm guessing they are going the softest route possible just to get him in the gate on Derby Day. I don't think it's a bad option really, not very "sporting" but only starting twice before the Derby isn't either. Seemed to work well for them and Bluegrass Cat.