6/8 (BEL) 145th Belmont Stakes: Field at 14 as 'Tiz' passes

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I dont feel bad for Pletcher but the horse does have 6 races with 5 wins including 2 grade 1's and 1 should be grade 1 and has made in excess of 1.7 million dollars. Any system where this horses hasn't qualified for entry already s a poor one.

All this system is going to do is create more 2 race campaigns since the last 2 "rounds" are the only ones of real value. Basically what Chad Brown is doing with Normandy Invasion.

People wonder why horses dont have longer racing careers yet our best horses are now going to be going into the biggest race of their relatively young careers even less prepared simply because the system encourages that.

One thing that is particularly annoying is that CDI is trying to suggest that they have created a "championship season" in the manner of the NCAA tournament. Not only shouldn't the Kentucky Derby need to copy any other sporting event, the analogy is beyond stupid.

Great Post. We also know our "friend" Joe Drape will point out how CDI's new Derby entry policy was directly related to the breakdown of one of those horses if it ever happened in the Derby.

[Kasept]

Additions to FOY..

Falling Sky and Speak Logistics there instead of Tampa Bay Derby.. Cerro (Palm Beach S.) will enter and run if post not daunting..

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Kasept

2/23: FOUNTAIN OF YUTE

Violence (Pletcher)
Orb (McGaughey)
Elmuhatid (McLaughlin)
Majestic Hussar (Kenneally)
Joshua’s Comprise (Rose)
Sky Captain (Casse)
Cerro (Motion)
Falling Sky (Terranova)
Speak Logistics (Plesa)

My Name Is Michael (Mott)

What is a "yute"?

[my miss storm cat]

Maybe the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup can be the next win and you're in race.

Ridiculous. I had no idea how many points that one was worth. Who is the genius behind this?

[Scav]

Really like this thread. Easy place to at least get a picture of who is going where!

[Kasept]

Brisnet 'Road to Derby' Weekend PP's package: http://www.brisnet.com/brisnet_promo...hipSeries1.pdf

[Kasept]

Ive Struck a Nerve hurt, off Kentucky Derby trail
By Marty McGee

http://www.drf.com/news/ive-struck-n...ky-derby-trail

NEW ORLEANS – Ive Struck a Nerve, the 135-1 winner of the Risen Star Stakes last month at Fair Grounds, suffered an ankle injury in a Saturday morning workout and will miss the Triple Crown series, trainer Keith Desormeaux said.

“It’s very disappointing,” said Desormeaux. “We’re still trying to pinpoint the exact nature of the injury. The vets still have to take more X-rays. It doesn’t look like it’s career-threatening and he’s not in peril. It’s the kind of injury that happens quite a bit in this game. The good news is we know we still have a nice horse.”

[Kasept]

1. Verrazano, 50
Orb, 50
Vyjack, 50
Hear The Ghost, 50
5. Flashback, 30
6. Goldencents, 29
7. Shanghai Bobby, 24
8. Java's War, 22
9. Falling Sky, 20
West Hills Giant, 20
Code West, 20
12. Oxbow, 16
13. Dynamic Sky, 13
14. Speak Logistics 11
15. Itsmyluckyday, 10
Overanalyze, 10
Uncaptured, 10
Den's Legacy, 10
Power Broker, 10
Super Ninety Nine, 10
Will Take Charge, 10
Revolutionary, 10
Elnaawi, 10
Palace Malice, 10
Tiz A Minister, 10

[Kasept]

Jay Privman ‏@DRFPrivman: Pletcher said this morning it is "90-percent certain" Verrazano would use Wood Memorial as final Ky. Derby prep. Others: Overanalyze being considered for SUN Derby 3-24. Capo Bastone to Spiral 3-23 instead of Sunland..

[Calzone Lord]

In past years, Overanalyze would have probably gone to the now disgraced and neglected Illinois Derby.

[Kasept]

Mary Rampellini ‏@DRFRampellini Gary Stevens is to ride Titletown Five in his next race, which will be the Sunland Derby, trainer D. Wayne Lukas said Tuesday.

[Kasept]

Jay Privman @Jay Privman: Garrett Gomez replacing Julien Leparoux aboard Flashback when he runs in SA Derby (4-6) per Bob Baffert..

[outofthebox]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Jay Privman @Jay Privman: Garrett Gomez replacing Julien Leparoux aboard Flashback when he runs in SA Derby (4-6) per Bob Baffert..

That's tough luck for Julien. Baffert must have got some pressure from Gary West to make the change.

[Sightseek]

A blinker-less Merit Man will run in the Florida Derby.

[Mike]

Why would a horse in need of points run in the Illinois Derby?

[santana]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Jay Privman @Jay Privman: Garrett Gomez replacing Julien Leparoux aboard Flashback when he runs in SA Derby (4-6) per Bob Baffert..

Super jock switch....now i hope Flashback is good enough.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Mike

Why would a horse in need of points run in the Illinois Derby?

Being utilized as a Preakness prep.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by santana

Super jock switch....now i hope Flashback is good enough.

Gomez, IMO, is at his best when he's driving at a target or two in the stretch. Not sure he'll have that with Flashback's early foot.

[MichiganMattA]

Any word if Casse will give Dynamic Sky another opportunity to earn his way in to Derby?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by MichiganMattA

Any word if Casse will give Dynamic Sky another opportunity to earn his way in to Derby?

He will certainly have more opportunities to get in the Ohio, Iowa, West Virginia, and Super Derbies.