The dam side is most impressive. That effort in the Gotham in only his 2nd career start is just fantastic.Dan Lambskin said:Doesn't seem like the NY horses have faired too well in recent years, but his daddy sure was a nice horse (didn't realize he hit the board in
every start)
The BC Classic he won was one for the ages (despite me going heavy on Lookin At Lucky)
"Zenyatta...zenyatta...ZENYATTA!....Blame"
Jeux sans Frontieres?Here we go!
My friend's horse, Itsaknockout, just won the Fountain of Youth in Gulfstream and will be running in Louisville on May 2 barring injury.
Had to google Jeux sans Frontieres although I did the translation. No idea if he was named after a gameshow but I will ask Derby weekend if he's running.Jeux sans Frontieres?Here we go!
My friend's horse, Itsaknockout, just won the Fountain of Youth in Gulfstream and will be running in Louisville on May 2 barring injury.
Bum deal California Chrome can't come back and attempt to repeat
Maybe they can alter his VIN number and sneak him in under a different name. Something like South Dakota Silver.Dentist said:Bum deal California Chrome can't come back and attempt to repeat
"And down the stretch they come! Nebraska Nickel and Texas Tin are battling up front. Louisiana Lead tucks in behind them, but on the outside, Florida Formica is charging hard!"Maybe they can alter his VIN number and sneak him in under a different name. Something like South Dakota Silver.Dentist said:Bum deal California Chrome can't come back and attempt to repeat
Fine.. but people generally like dynasties, viewership goes up when something special could happen... like NCAA ratings are up this year because of Kentucky's quest for 40-0.. people liked Jordan's Bulls and Magic's Lakers... and they inexplicably like the Yankees and Blue Devils... joe average loves the familiar.Dan Lambskin said:This schtick again
FWIW he just finished 2nd in the richest race in the world and will be doing turf races in England this summer
Dude, go crap on the chest of other threads. Leave the Derby alone.Fine.. but people generally like dynasties, viewership goes up when something special could happen... like NCAA ratings are up this year because of Kentucky's quest for 40-0.. people liked Jordan's Bulls and Magic's Lakers... and they inexplicably like the Yankees and Blue Devils... joe average loves the familiar.Dan Lambskin said:This schtick again
FWIW he just finished 2nd in the richest race in the world and will be doing turf races in England this summer
I can all but guarantee that viewership would increase if California Chrome was allowed to attempt to repeat.. and if he did it the crowd would go wild and be clamoring for a 3-peat in 2016.
I just want to see horse racing succeed and get more mainstream... maybe even build some interest in the other triple crown races which are a shadow of the Derby.
And the current rules aren't set up for it to make a breakthrough...
I"m fighting for change... we all want the same thing here.. to see this sport grow or at least maintain.
if you say so... i'll leave the thread alone, but I remain unchanged on my ideals. And I will post a one liner next season: Too bad (2015 Kentucky Derby winner) doesn't have the chance to repeatDude, go crap on the chest of other threads. Leave the Derby alone.
As we've said to you numerous times, there's a race called The Breeders Cup Classic. Google it if unfamiliar. There, 3 year olds can race against 5 year olds can race against 7 year olds.
The Kentucky Derby is fine. Attendance is fine. It doesn't need a makeover. This schtick is really dumb.
What's even dumber is that the Breeders' Cup Classic very much pits the best horses in the world regardless of age. The race of his fantasies has been going on since 1984 and the prize purse is 5 times the KD. 10 times a 3 year old horse has won the BCC.I don't really want to take that bait but Dentist, what you are asking for would be more comparable to Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist coming back to play on this yeas Kentucky Team
So that race sounds great, when is it? I never see it advertised.What's even dumber is that the Breeders' Cup Classic very much pits the best horses in the world regardless of age. The race of his fantasies has been going on since 1984 and the prize purse is 5 times the KD. 10 times a 3 year old horse has won the BCC.I don't really want to take that bait but Dentist, what you are asking for would be more comparable to Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist coming back to play on this yeas Kentucky Team
The whole event is called the Breeder's Cup, the feature race is called the Classic. It happens (IIRC) first weekend of November or so. I lost my ### on those races last year. It's the best day of racing all year by a long shot, tons of races (Juvenile, Mile, Turf) pitting the best horses in the world against one another.So that race sounds great, when is it? I never see it advertised.What's even dumber is that the Breeders' Cup Classic very much pits the best horses in the world regardless of age. The race of his fantasies has been going on since 1984 and the prize purse is 5 times the KD. 10 times a 3 year old horse has won the BCC.I don't really want to take that bait but Dentist, what you are asking for would be more comparable to Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist coming back to play on this yeas Kentucky Team
Also why isn't this race, which sounds a crapload better than the KD more popular?
Obviously I know the answer is probably marketing... maybe they need to run this race on the same day as the KD on the same track... or somehow market it better with a better name. Breeders Classic sounds horrible.
Maybe: HORSEMania or The FASTEST Horse on the Planet - brought to you by Jimmy John's.. home of the freaky fast delivery
That sounds great... but they are doing so many things wrong it's unbelievable.The whole event is called the Breeder's Cup, the feature race is called the Classic. It happens (IIRC) first weekend of November or so. I lost my ### on those races last year. It's the best day of racing all year by a long shot, tons of races (Juvenile, Mile, Turf) pitting the best horses in the world against one another.So that race sounds great, when is it? I never see it advertised.What's even dumber is that the Breeders' Cup Classic very much pits the best horses in the world regardless of age. The race of his fantasies has been going on since 1984 and the prize purse is 5 times the KD. 10 times a 3 year old horse has won the BCC.I don't really want to take that bait but Dentist, what you are asking for would be more comparable to Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist coming back to play on this yeas Kentucky Team
Also why isn't this race, which sounds a crapload better than the KD more popular?
Obviously I know the answer is probably marketing... maybe they need to run this race on the same day as the KD on the same track... or somehow market it better with a better name. Breeders Classic sounds horrible.
Maybe: HORSEMania or The FASTEST Horse on the Planet - brought to you by Jimmy John's.. home of the freaky fast delivery
Because it isn't a Monster Truck rally or a WWE event? Horse racing isn't catering to booger eaters. Digesting a racing form takes a certain level of sophistication.So that race sounds great, when is it? I never see it advertised.What's even dumber is that the Breeders' Cup Classic very much pits the best horses in the world regardless of age. The race of his fantasies has been going on since 1984 and the prize purse is 5 times the KD. 10 times a 3 year old horse has won the BCC.I don't really want to take that bait but Dentist, what you are asking for would be more comparable to Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist coming back to play on this yeas Kentucky Team
Also why isn't this race, which sounds a crapload better than the KD more popular?
Obviously I know the answer is probably marketing... maybe they need to run this race on the same day as the KD on the same track... or somehow market it better with a better name. Breeders Classic sounds horrible.
Maybe: HORSEMania or The FASTEST Horse on the Planet - brought to you by Jimmy John's.. home of the freaky fast delivery
That sounds great... but they are doing so many things wrong it's unbelievable.The whole event is called the Breeder's Cup, the feature race is called the Classic. It happens (IIRC) first weekend of November or so. I lost my ### on those races last year. It's the best day of racing all year by a long shot, tons of races (Juvenile, Mile, Turf) pitting the best horses in the world against one another.So that race sounds great, when is it? I never see it advertised.What's even dumber is that the Breeders' Cup Classic very much pits the best horses in the world regardless of age. The race of his fantasies has been going on since 1984 and the prize purse is 5 times the KD. 10 times a 3 year old horse has won the BCC.I don't really want to take that bait but Dentist, what you are asking for would be more comparable to Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist coming back to play on this yeas Kentucky Team
Also why isn't this race, which sounds a crapload better than the KD more popular?
Obviously I know the answer is probably marketing... maybe they need to run this race on the same day as the KD on the same track... or somehow market it better with a better name. Breeders Classic sounds horrible.
Maybe: HORSEMania or The FASTEST Horse on the Planet - brought to you by Jimmy John's.. home of the freaky fast delivery
Poor name, poor branding, horrible time of year (don't compete with football), it's no wonder i've never seen this thing.
Who's in charge of this thing... This is in serious need of major changes
Will be in the infield. Can we get a roll call? Pretty excited for corndogs and chance to meet Joe Pesci.
I'm not sure which one would excite me more.Will be in the infield. Can we get a roll call? Pretty excited for corndogs and chance to meet Joe Pesci.
Wish I saw this. I would have made it down.Here we go!
My friend's horse, Itsaknockout, just won the Fountain of Youth in Gulfstream and will be running in Louisville on May 2 barring injury.
I will be in 318. JP won't be in the infield.Will be in the infield. Can we get a roll call? Pretty excited for corndogs and chance to meet Joe Pesci.
Bolo, imhoSince Baffert's horses will probably be over-bet tomorrow, any other horse at SA worth putting a couple a bucks on WPS?
I would 2nd Bolo. Although I think Dortmund wins this race. He has been impressive especially in his last race.Bolo, imhoSince Baffert's horses will probably be over-bet tomorrow, any other horse at SA worth putting a couple a bucks on WPS?
Leroy Hoard said:Undefeated Dortmund draws rail for $1M Santa Anita Derby
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Undefeated Dortmund drew the No. 1 post position and is the early 3-5 favorite for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby this weekend.
Great info. Keep it coming all the up to the Derby.!
The 3-year-old colt is 5-0 for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who will also saddle One Lucky Dane on Saturday in the West Coast's major prep for the Kentucky Derby. One Lucky Dane will break from the No. 2 post in the six-horse field.
Baffert is seeking a record seventh win in the 1 1/8-mile race.
Dortmund is coming off a 1 1/4-length victory in the San Felipe on March 7. A son of 2008 Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, Dortmund has been favored in all five of his starts. He's been the odds-on choice in his last four races and likely will be again this weekend under Martin Garcia.
One Lucky Dane is a son of 2010 Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky, who was also trained by Baffert. He has two wins in five career starts and was listed at 5-1 odds Wednesday.
At 15-1, Cross the Line drew the No. 3 post, while 4-1 choice Bolo will break from the No. 4 spot under Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith. Prospect Park, a 7-2 shot, drew the fifth spot in the starting gate.
Bad Read Sanchez landed in the far outside spot and is the longest shot in the field at 30-1. He's trained by Doug O'Neill and ridden by Mario Gutierrez, who teamed to win the 2013 Kentucky Derby and Preakness with I'll Have Another.
The winner earns 100 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. Second is worth 40, third earns 20 and 10 go to the fourth-place finisher. Prospect Park is currently tied for 20th on the leaderboard that determines the horses assured of earning a berth in the 20-horse field for the Derby on May 2.
All starters carry 122 pounds.
UAE Derby winner Mubtaahij took a lot of money in the last future pool...could go off at single digit odds
it really is ignorant, horrible schtick. Stay in the investment threads.if you say so... i'll leave the thread alone, but I remain unchanged on my ideals. And I will post a one liner next season: Too bad (2015 Kentucky Derby winner) doesn't have the chance to repeatDude, go crap on the chest of other threads. Leave the Derby alone.
As we've said to you numerous times, there's a race called The Breeders Cup Classic. Google it if unfamiliar. There, 3 year olds can race against 5 year olds can race against 7 year olds.
The Kentucky Derby is fine. Attendance is fine. It doesn't need a makeover. This schtick is really dumb.