Can Einstein do a repeat in the Gulfstream BC Turf

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by ELA

Agreed 100%. I waited all day for this race. As much as Javier got a picture perfect trip, it didn't look good there for a bit, LOL. I didn't like Einstein either but he was much the best today.

Eric

Breaking from that wide post, with a short run into the 1st turn, in a 3 turn-turf race---you kind of knew going in he would likely become a victim to that kind of trip....the top two finishers were drawn in cozy inside stalls.

I'd heard Einstein's trainer say, in interviews, more than once, that they would play the race as it unfolds, and use his speed if the pace gets soft, or try and tuck in a few of them cook.

I'm not so sure that was the best strategy to have going in.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I guess Most Distinguished finally put it together. Judging by the times of earlier races he probably got a fig in the high 80s. Nothing spectacular but maybe something to build on. He's always shown some ability but just a refusal to win. Maybe this will be a confidence builder.

im a big zito fan and have liked this horse for a wile..nick is a great trainer imo.. and i was suprised today at the amount of high profile big pedigry horses that gave no run as a whole today..at gs

what a TERRIBLE job with the headon view by GP

if they can provide the headon for sprints and routes, they THEN certainly have the cameras in place. INexcusable

seems to be a movement towards providing less and less tape of races (love the move by Cali and the Meadowlands to VERY abbreviated headons)

at this rate, I better start practicing crunching numbers (and playing with data)

or pulling down slot arms

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Breaking from that wide post, with a short run into the 1st turn, in a 3 turn-turf race---you kind of knew going in he would likely become a victim to that kind of trip....the top two finishers were drawn in cozy inside stalls.

Ummm, while a factor, the short run to the 1st turn did not cost Einstein the race. The jock certainly could've done a little bit better on the other 2 turns and maybe he didn't need to be in such a hurry. Ride like an idiot and still only lose by 3/4 to 2 suckups.

Priceless

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Bejarano is not a guy that goes out of his way to try and save ground on the turf course.

Interestingly enough, It hasn't always been that way with him

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Gander

Maybe not, but to say this horse has no chance in this field on this turf course, training as good as he has been is kind of silly. Not my favorite horse or my top selection but I repeat, there are few in here who cant win this.
I think the worst bet on the board will be the mare Honey Ryder at what figures to be around 7/2 or 4/1. She can win but not with my money.

Well said. The first 9 horses were separated by 3 lengths at the finish.

--Dunbar

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Bejarano is not a guy that goes out of his way to try and save ground on the turf course.

Interestingly enough, It hasn't always been that way with him

He went 4 wide in the first turn and was stuck on the outside the rest of the way. Most likly cost him the race and me cashing a ticket.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

im a big zito fan and have liked this horse for a wile..nick is a great trainer imo.. and i was suprised today at the amount of high profile big pedigry horses that gave no run as a whole today..at gs

oh yea. those are the ones i lost my uncles money on.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The winner and second horse got picture perfect trips and Einstein was much the best. And I say that as someone who didn't like his chances at all.

Just now watched the replay....and I have to agree. Einsten was tons the best yesterday...horrible trip...3-4 wide first two turns and then 5 wide coming home...ran very well considering.

Originally Posted by T3B

Just now watched the replay....and I have to agree. Einsten was tons the best yesterday...horrible trip...3-4 wide first two turns and then 5 wide coming home...ran very well considering.

Agree with your sentiments. When they came by the stands , I was horrified to see him take Einstein 5 wide, chasing the entire race outside only to lose by less than a length was impressive. It occurred to me that his instructions might have been to keep him out of trouble, but that was ridiculous. Hope he draws better and has something left for the Pan American. I'm still a fan.

[slotdirt]

I'm always a fan of the old girl who takes on the boys in a race like this. Honey Ryder might have had the inside trip, but she certainly did not have a gaggle of running room until very late.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'm always a fan of the old girl who takes on the boys in a race like this. Honey Ryder might have had the inside trip, but she certainly did not have a gaggle of running room until very late.

I agree, Slot. I love this mare.