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04-30-2007, 01:05 PM
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Dominican?
Do you guys think this horse can compete on a regular dirt surface or is he just a polytrack warrior?
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04-30-2007, 01:09 PM
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04-30-2007, 01:10 PM
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I think that he's getting good at the right time. He has a credible race over a real dirt surface and they had some issues with the horse as well. I don't know that I think he's your winner, but he certainly seems like one of the many contenders to me.
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04-30-2007, 01:16 PM
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The ground he made up on SS in the last 1/8th, makes me think he can compete. Poly, turf or dirt, making that kind of move against a proven closer,with soft fraction makes it look even better. Alot of critics will say speed was not holding up at Keenland, but I want to know where was the speed here? No speed just someone in front.
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04-30-2007, 01:21 PM
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04-30-2007, 03:06 PM
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04-30-2007, 03:53 PM
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He's getting good at the right time...would be no surprise with a "in the money" finish...
still question whether he can duplicate that effort on "real" dirt.
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04-30-2007, 04:49 PM
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I think the Derby will play right into his style. He probably would have won the Bluegrass by a couple lengths had it been run at the pace the derby will be run. I hate to start jumping the gun until I see the posts. But, RIGHT NOW, unless he draws the rail or extreme outside, I think he's a major contender.
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04-30-2007, 04:53 PM
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He is a tough one to figure. I think I am going to toss him simply because I like for a horse to have shown SOMETHING on dirt before I bet him. For me he is a toss but (unlike several others in here) he is a scary toss.
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04-30-2007, 04:56 PM
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04-30-2007, 07:16 PM
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Why not Dominican?
I just can't figure out why Dominican is such a long shot. This horse has great beyers figures and great fractions. He showed a great turn of foot in the last race (Yeah, I know about slow pace. You still have to give credit for the closing speed and heart). He can run with Street Sense.
I understand he has not won on dirt. But, is the track surface really that big of deal. It was awhile ago. He is now very sharp. Regardless of surface, I am certain Carl Lewis would still have won the 1984 Olympics in 100 m. Fast is fast! Is horse racing really that much different? Alright, bombs away. I am an amature. Be kind. Explain 
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04-30-2007, 07:19 PM
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Don't get talked off a horse in here. If you like him in your gut, go with him. Its the Derby, there are 20 horses, so many things can happen....He'll finish ahead of Street Sense.
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