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Post by Badactor on Oct 5, 2023 10:59:26 GMT -5
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Post by mysaladdays on Oct 5, 2023 16:05:46 GMT -5
Auguste Rodin will be coming. Ushba Tesoro as well. He ran a G2 on the NAR circuit on Sept 23 at Funabashi. (the press here always seems to love noting how "nar is a 2nd tier circuit" in the same breath, every time they mention his name.) Despite that this horse won the Dubai Cup.  Trying to figure out WHY they insist on doing that, like every single time this horse's name is mentioned? . Are they afraid that another all-dirt circuit may prove itself somewhere on the planet where horses still race on ...um.....dirt? Finding this really annoying. Maybe they are so busy looking at the circuit instead of the pedgiree? Orfevre out of the King Kamehameha. The race at Funabashi is a G2 tightener. Horse is coming off the shelf and will be plenty fresh. Edit: this isn't a pick, just an observation. |
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Post by spiderjohn on Oct 13, 2023 8:41:39 GMT -5
weak field imo
Jap runner will be under the radar hgere but overseas $$ will be huger
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Post by cherokeescot on Oct 20, 2023 18:55:39 GMT -5
Just announced that Frankie Dettori will ride Zandon for Chad Brown
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Post by merasmag on Oct 22, 2023 1:12:24 GMT -5
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Post by 1hooper on Oct 23, 2023 15:49:35 GMT -5
Interesting DRF news about the Dutrow.
ARCADIA, Calif. – Breeders’ Cup Classic contenders Arabian Knight and White Abarrio were the big news at Santa Anita on Monday morning, the former turning in a terrific work immediately after the second renovation break, the latter after having a scheduled work for the race, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, postponed, tentatively, until Wednesday.
Ortiz was scheduled to fly to Los Angeles on the red-eye to work White Abarrio, whom he guided to a convincing 6 1/4-length victory in the Grade 1 Whitney at Saratoga in his last start on Aug. 5. But he never boarded the flight after being informed Sunday by trainer Rick Dutrow that the work would not take place.
“We weren’t able to work him this morning,” was all Dutrow would say at the barn on Monday. “Hopefully we’ll get to gallop him tomorrow and work him Wednesday, although because of the timing that likely means we won’t have Irad, who told me he was really looking forward to coming out to work this horse one time before the Breeders’ Cup.”
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Post by Badactor on Oct 24, 2023 1:33:52 GMT -5
Practical Move is entered here and the BC Dirt Mile. I think it's possible he can take whichever race he runs. Odds would be greater in the Classic. I like him either way.
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Post by cherokeescot on Oct 24, 2023 8:34:51 GMT -5
King of Steel is going to be pre-entered in both Classic and Turf. It’s unlikely but I hope he runs in the Classic , it’s an easier spot
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Post by cherokeescot on Oct 26, 2023 18:12:27 GMT -5
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Post by cherokeescot on Oct 27, 2023 10:51:15 GMT -5
From David Grening of DRF today
“Thought White Abarrio looked terrific working 5/8s in 59.68 seconds just now and the energy he displayed jogging back was impressive as well.”
“Richard Mandella postponed a scheduled 7-furlong work Friday for Classic contender Geaux Rocket Ride. Said the horse’s feet were a little tender after getting new shoes. Plan is to work Saturday.”
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Post by docd on Oct 27, 2023 11:34:17 GMT -5
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Post by merasmag on Oct 27, 2023 21:05:14 GMT -5
so if ortiz didn't work him who did?
signed,
lazy
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Post by Badactor on Oct 28, 2023 11:32:26 GMT -5
Geaux Rocket Ride is out.
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Post by merasmag on Oct 28, 2023 15:19:05 GMT -5
thank god
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Post by Badactor on Oct 28, 2023 15:58:33 GMT -5
 *sigh* ...you don't mean that, considering.
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Post by merasmag on Oct 28, 2023 16:02:09 GMT -5
considering what? did he die?
just yesterday he was fine
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Post by 1hooper on Oct 28, 2023 16:02:39 GMT -5
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Post by merasmag on Oct 28, 2023 16:04:14 GMT -5
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Post by merasmag on Oct 28, 2023 16:10:10 GMT -5
ok-i see he suffered a catastrophic injury this morning
sumhow you neglected to mention that
too bad because yesterday
everyone knew (except smith/mandella/pin oak?) and
"the bc vet team"
he didn't belong
don't blame the messenger
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Post by Badactor on Oct 30, 2023 19:00:57 GMT -5
Anybody notice the every other race pattern with WA?
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Post by merasmag on Oct 30, 2023 21:20:43 GMT -5
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Post by mysaladdays on Oct 31, 2023 1:51:21 GMT -5
Practical Move is entered here and the BC Dirt Mile. I think it's possible he can take whichever race he runs. Odds would be greater in the Classic. I like him either way. I know from way back in the KY derby prep and onward, you have stuck by "your horse". I hope he makes ya proud! |
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Post by Badactor on Oct 31, 2023 11:50:49 GMT -5
Practical Move is entered here and the BC Dirt Mile. I think it's possible he can take whichever race he runs. Odds would be greater in the Classic. I like him either way. I know from way back in the KY derby prep and onward, you have stuck by "your horse". I hope he makes ya proud! Thank you, mysaladdays, yes I was proud to love this horse... I always thought he was something special.  |
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Post by mysaladdays on Oct 31, 2023 12:23:17 GMT -5
I know from way back in the KY derby prep and onward, you have stuck by "your horse". I hope he makes ya proud! Thank you, mysaladdays, yes I was proud to love this horse... I always thought he was something special. Well the way he looked at you when you took his photo, I think he thought you were special, too. I'm REALLY SORRY about what happened today |
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Post by ozzy on Oct 31, 2023 21:23:23 GMT -5
I’m a big fan of Saudi Crown. Certainly prefer him
At 12-1 vs Arabian Knight as the favorite. Can’t talk anyone off any here however
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Post by cherokeescot on Oct 31, 2023 22:23:12 GMT -5
I would be surprised if Saudi Crown went off at 12-1 . He’s on my all dirt Pick 4 ticket with Zandon another 12-1 shot. It’s Frankie’s World and we are just living in it.
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Post by merasmag on Oct 31, 2023 23:16:12 GMT -5
then why aren't you using saudi crown? my salad days keep mentioning him and as arcangelo is out i am leaning his way
u and otis like him and u personally are playing him
what more do u need?
why aren't we playing 5 in the classic?
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Post by merasmag on Oct 31, 2023 23:18:13 GMT -5
i also have zandon
96 htp(i'll help-that's HOURS TO POST) is way too far ahead
to make decisions
ridiculously so
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Post by mysaladdays on Nov 1, 2023 4:30:18 GMT -5
then why aren't you using saudi crown? my salad days keep mentioning him and as arcangelo is out i am leaning his way u and otis like him and u personally are playing him what more do u need? why aren't we playing 5 in the classic? You must have me confused with someone else. I have never been on SAUDI CRown,? Saudi Crown not my horse, I only mentioned him 1x, before arcangelo scratched, as someone he would have to "deal with" from post #1. (White abarrio also being close by in post position) |
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Post by merasmag on Nov 1, 2023 4:54:48 GMT -5
then why aren't you using saudi crown? my salad days keep mentioning him and as arcangelo is out i am leaning his way u and otis like him and u personally are playing him what more do u need? why aren't we playing 5 in the classic? You must have me confused with someone else. I have never been on SAUDI CRown,? Saudi Crown not my horse, I only mentioned him 1x, before arcangelo scratched, as someone he would have to "deal with" from post #1. (White abarrio also being close by in post position) sorry, i guess i thought "dealing with" qualified him as a contender...we are getting close to decisions you DON'T think saudi crown should be on ticket? |
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*sigh* ...you don't mean that, considering.
