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Old 08-20-2009, 03:55 PM
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The owners said on TVG that he was leaning towards not running in the Travers.

Did anyone else see the guy? He was wearing a Cowboy hat and what looked like a Raiders offensive lineman football jersey.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:00 PM
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He talks like he has been kicked in the head by those quarter horses too many times.

I dont put any stock into anything the guy says.
After he said his A.P. Indy maiden had a shot to win the preakness.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:03 PM
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The owners said on TVG that he was leaning towards not running in the Travers.

Did anyone else see the guy? He was wearing a Cowboy hat and what looked like a Raiders offensive lineman football jersey.

I hope he runs, but will he make any impact? I may be wrong, but I think Quality Road has as much talent as any top 3yr old we have had recently. I hope its a big field, and I pray Rachel runs to improve the odds on QR.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:04 PM
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He talks like he has been kicked in the head by those quarter horses too many times.

I dont put any stock into anything the guy says.
After he said his A.P. Indy maiden had a shot to win the preakness.
He is one funny looking dude.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:12 PM
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Possible to PA Derby. WHy not? Why run against QUality Road when you can collect a nice check down here against the B team?
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:16 PM
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Possible to PA Derby. WHy not? Why run against QUality Road when you can collect a nice check down here against the B team?
Why not run against him? He is her only legit competition right now. I feel strong that he would defeat her. Zenyatta is more then likely not coming to race her, so why not have the big showdown next Saturday? If they both go next Saturday, when is the last time we have had a showdown like this?
Dare I say, Ten Most Wanted vs Peace Rules?
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:19 PM
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Why not run against him? He is her only legit competition right now. I feel strong that he would defeat her. Zenyatta is more then likely not coming to race her, so why not have the big showdown next Saturday? If they both go next Saturday, when is the last time we have had a showdown like this?
Dare I say, Ten Most Wanted vs Peace Rules?
Surely you are talking about Quality Road.

MTB vs. RA is not a showdown.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:22 PM
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Surely you are talking about Quality Road.

MTB vs. RA is not a showdown.
Of course I am talking about Quality Road. MTB is a plodder IMO. Who had favorable set up's in his wins. He will win again, because he is a gelding and has handled poly, but he's not in QR's league.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:27 PM
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Why not run against him? He is her only legit competition right now. I feel strong that he would defeat her. Zenyatta is more then likely not coming to race her, so why not have the big showdown next Saturday? If they both go next Saturday, when is the last time we have had a showdown like this?
Dare I say, Ten Most Wanted vs Peace Rules?
LOL, I hope you are kidding. A showdown?

Quality Road vs Rachel would dwarf this. They're both a zip code better than either Ten Most and Peace Rules. Those 2 have already been forgotten and for the record, it was hardly a showdown.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:28 PM
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Of course I am talking about Quality Road. MTB is a plodder IMO. Who had favorable set up's in his wins. He will win again, because he is a gelding and has handled poly, but he's not in QR's league.
Who's the shim you are talking about. Guy? Girl? Which is it?

What I said was, why run against QR and other better competition in the Travers when you can cash an easier check, if he's good enough, in the PA Derby?
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:37 PM
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LOL, I hope you are kidding. A showdown?

Quality Road vs Rachel would dwarf this. They're both a zip code better than either Ten Most and Peace Rules. Those 2 have already been forgotten and for the record, it was hardly a showdown.
omg, Gander chill out. I have to assume you are the only one who did not realize I was just messing around. LOL. Come on man....
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:41 PM
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omg, Gander chill out. I have to assume you are the only one who did not realize I was just messing around. LOL. Come on man....
Okay, it was a joke. Good one.

I wouldnt mind seeing Rachel run in the Woodward either. Against the very freaky Cool Coal Man, when in the mood, is brilliant.
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:45 PM
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The owners said on TVG that he was leaning towards not running in the Travers.
Despite reports, Mine That Bird trainer says horse won't run in Pennsylvania Derby
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:46 PM
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I hope he runs, but will he make any impact? I may be wrong, but I think Quality Road has as much talent as any top 3yr old we have had recently. I hope its a big field, and I pray Rachel runs to improve the odds on QR.

you better hope Rachel doesnt run or you will lose your money. IF she didnt win the race over Quality Road.. they would burn each other out and a closer would win.
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:01 PM
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Of course I am talking about Quality Road. MTB is a plodder IMO. Who had favorable set up's in his wins. He will win again, because he is a gelding and has handled poly, but he's not in QR's league.

Just wanted to check. Your post sounded a lot like you were referring to MTB.
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:16 PM
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you better hope Rachel doesnt run or you will lose your money. IF she didnt win the race over Quality Road.. they would burn each other out and a closer would win.

QR does not need the lead, Warriors Reward is my price play.
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:44 PM
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I saw the interview and the amazing thing is that TVG's talking head - Mike Joyce - didn't even acknowledge the owner's comments. He wouldn't know a story if one fell on him. Allen did say that MTB would likely return to New Mexico and begin BC preparations. Since they have committed to parading him before the All American Derby, I think it's reasonable to believe that the PA Derby is not being considered.
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:51 PM
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this is all very confusing

run him somewhere (as long as he's okay)
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:59 PM
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this is all very confusing
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Old 08-21-2009, 12:34 AM
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