Most likely reason California Chrome will lose

[Indian Charlie]

This is overdue.

[DaTruth]

I didn't see overcoming the mush as an option, so I chose the closest alternative.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

I didn't see overcoming the mush as an option, so I chose the closest alternative.

Isn't The Mush on Wicked Strong?

[dalakhani]

I'm worried about the break.

[Benny]

And the most likely answer is not on the list ?

He is a little tired as lessening win margins show, and there are fresh quality horses waiting to run their best race. (Wicked Strong , Tonalist)

[Danzig]

why would he lose?
another horse gets to the finish line first.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Danzig

why would he lose?
another horse gets to the finish line first.

It's it true they are considering you for the new TVG analyst position?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

It's it true they are considering you for the new TVG analyst position?

i thought it would get someone to respond!


seriously tho...sometimes horses lose. he might. there may be no reason why, other than another horse had a better day.

i know rupert (for example) thinks the best horse always wins, but we all know that's not the case. secretariat lost 1/4th of his races. why? so, excuses can be made, but sometimes stuff just happens. so many, many things can cause it, or a combo of the same.
i hope chrome wins it, mainly due to the backstory of the horse itself. i think commercial breeders have done more to harm this industry than any other person or group that can affect the sport. super trainers are a close second, with their belief in minimal racing. this horse would show that good horses can come from nowhere, and that it's a good thing to let them grow up outdoors, run at two, and get all the things that create a strong horse that can handle racing more than a couple times of year.
now, if chrome loses, it would be a shame if some discounted everything he's managed thus far. he's a blue collar horse, and i appreciate horses like him a lot more than some of the others that have come down the pike.

[Pants II]

Bad break...wide trip.

I'm looking forward to him winning. If only for Coburn's impression of an urbanspoon review troll.

[FATPIANO]

He will lose..IF....he gets an overconfident ride by Victor, I think Victor is so sure he is going to win, that he guns CC from the 2 hole and tries to win wire to wire, Victor will try to control pace/race and in the stretch, we will see the CC dream collapse, and Wicked Strong and Ride On Curlin duke it out for the win

[MaTH716]

I think the quality of competition category needs to be tweaked. I think CC is the best horse, but if he loses it will be more of the competition being fresher and more well rested than it is their actual quality.


I actually had the pleasure of meeting Victor this morning. I'll be the first to admit that I've never been his biggest fan, but I was blown away on what a nice guy he was. He seems relaxed and is just enjoying every moment on this whirlwind journey. I hope he gets it done.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I think the quality of competition category needs to be tweaked. I think CC is the best horse, but if he loses it will be more of the competition being fresher and more well rested than it is their actual quality.


I actually had the pleasure of meeting Victor this morning. I'll be the first to admit that I've never been his biggest fan, but I was blown away on what a nice guy he was. He seems relaxed and is just enjoying every moment on this whirlwind journey. I hope he gets it done.

I agree on both counts.

[fpsoxfan]

I'm also worried about the break. Was there in 2002 when War Emblem was going for it. You could hear a pin drop in that place when Sarava won.

[geeker2]

Who wins if nobody can get the distance ?

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by geeker2

Who wins if nobody can get the distance ?

The Roadrunner?

Meep Meep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFWi5lpWbR8

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by geeker2

Who wins if nobody can get the distance ?

The one closest to getting the distance.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i thought it would get someone to respond!


seriously tho...sometimes horses lose. he might. there may be no reason why, other than another horse had a better day.

i know rupert (for example) thinks the best horse always wins, but we all know that's not the case. secretariat lost 1/4th of his races. why? so, excuses can be made, but sometimes stuff just happens. so many, many things can cause it, or a combo of the same.
i hope chrome wins it, mainly due to the backstory of the horse itself. i think commercial breeders have done more to harm this industry than any other person or group that can affect the sport. super trainers are a close second, with their belief in minimal racing. this horse would show that good horses can come from nowhere, and that it's a good thing to let them grow up outdoors, run at two, and get all the things that create a strong horse that can handle racing more than a couple times of year.
now, if chrome loses, it would be a shame if some discounted everything he's managed thus far. he's a blue collar horse, and i appreciate horses like him a lot more than some of the others that have come down the pike.

I think that the best horse always wins? Where did you come up with that? When I handicap, one of the things I try to figure out is who is the best horse if everybody runs their race. I think that is obviously an important factor to consider. But just as important is the question of who I think will run their best. When handicapping the Kentucky Derby for example, I think one of the most important factors is who is training well. I'd rather bet on the horse that I think is the 2nd or 3rd best horse in the race, if they are training much better than the horse that I think is the best horse in the race.

[parsixfarms]

Other - Jerry Brown is going to rip off Chrome's nasal strip in the paddock.

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

The one closest to getting the distance.

Then the winner will the one that got the distance?

Meep Meep

[Port Conway Lane]

Bottom photo pre derby
Top photo pre belmont-looks beastly