gilthorp Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 So, in earnest, the preps get started today. There have been some races run, and various colts have made a case for themselves. Rule looks like a front running type that romped last week. Today, we're at the Fountain of Youth, Risen Star, and El Camino Real. The Hutcheson is a sprint in Gulfstream, but some have taken this as a step towards the Florida Derby. D'Funnybone goes off as the odds on favorite. Gets a hot pace, sits in the glory hole for the first half and then takes it with simple ease...under a hand ride until he needed more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Buddy's Saint goes off as the 8/5 favorite in the Fountain of Youth. Runs into a ton of early trouble around the first turn, which pretty much kills his run. Honest, but slow fractions for the 1/2. Pletcher's Eskendereya gets the first jump on the turn. And he ROMPS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Risen Star will have Drosselmeyer go off as the favorite, quite a position for Bill Mott, who doesn't really rush his 3 year olds this early. So, he must either be ready, or this is a clear bet against in this spot. wondering if Discreetly Mine makes Pletcher a double winner in less than 20 minutes here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 12 horses go, and Discreetly Mine takes the early lead, again very soft fractions at the quarter, and the half is pedestrian at 48.75...should bode well for Discreetly Mine........simply takes them wire to wire, with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I had high hopes for my bankroll today. And then the races started... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I like Pujols to win it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 I like Pujols to win it this year. Don't be such a Dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Alphies Bet was pretty impressive to my eye today. Curious what the # will be. You catch any races today Gil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I will be at the Preakness as always, any insite on those races would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I liked Dublin's late charge in the Southwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I liked Dublin's late charge in the Southwest. running Saturday in the Rebel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 running Saturday in the Rebel. Looks like a good field for the Rebel and excited to see how he fares with Lucky in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Looks like a good field for the Rebel and excited to see how he fares with Lucky in there. I like his chances. Uh Oh Bango too. Like Oddyseus to upset the Tampa Derby today too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Like Oddyseus to upset the Tampa Derby today too. I'm going with the 6-7 EX BOX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'm going with the 6-7 EX BOX. alive to the $1 pic 4 with 1-5-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Like Oddyseus to upset the Tampa Derby today too. nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Dublin , Pleasant Storm ex box for a flier in the Rebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Alphies Bet was pretty impressive to my eye today. Curious what the # will be. You catch any races today Gil? Sorry...I've been out of the country for a bit, and didn't get much to see last week or this week, but Lookin At Lucky is my Derby Horse at this time. Need to see how this all plays out, but that finish in Tampa Bay today was pretty cool to watch without a betting interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Sorry...I've been out of the country for a bit, and didn't get much to see last week or this week, but Lookin At Lucky is my Derby Horse at this time. Need to see how this all plays out, but that finish in Tampa Bay today was pretty cool to watch without a betting interest. Lucky looked great today for sure. Long way to go though. The best winners I've seen in the last few weeks are all doing it the same way. Leading or just off with decent splits then pouring it on when asked. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story...?storyID=911230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) So with Eskendereya moving on to the Wood, Rule looks like the favorite for the Florida Derby this Saturday. I like the current odds for Miner's Reserve and/or may include Radiohead in my play. Edited March 18, 2010 by justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 So with Eskendereya moving on to the Wood, Rule looks like the favorite for the Florida Derby this Saturday.I like the current odds for Miner's Reserve and/or may include Radiohead in my play. Have'nt looked at anything yet for Saturday. Love this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Haven't looked, but I like the move by the owner for Eske...can't bet anything that's going to use the Fl Derby as their last prep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Haven't looked yet Focus on Gulfstream. ...can't bet anything that's going to use the Fl Derby as their last prep. I thought that you like RULE.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Focus on Gulfstream. What if I don't wanna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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