Better late than never I hope.
Hope to flesh out the info soon...
1. Instilled Regard
2. Good Magic
3. Catholic Boy
4. McKinzie
5. Avery Island
6. Mask
7. Firenze Fire
8. Solomini
9. Enticed
10. Tiz Mischief
11. Promises Fulfilled
12. Zulfikhar
Happy New Year Everyone...
I am rooting for Catholic Boy - graded winner on both dirt and turf.
Usually when they run on anything they're really good :chickendance:
Quote from: Man o Taz on January 16, 2018, 10:09:04 AM
Better late than never I hope.
Hope to flesh out the info soon...
1. Instilled Regard
2. Good Magic
3. Catholic Boy
4. McKinzie
5. Avery Island
6. Mask
7. Firenze Fire
8. Solomini
9. Enticed
10. Tiz Mischief
11. Promises Fulfilled
12. Zulfikhar
Happy New Year Everyone...
Thanks - I am not feeling it yet - need to get into the swing of things....
Quote from: Dusty on January 16, 2018, 05:03:11 PM
Thanks - I am not feeling it yet - need to get into the swing of things....
Same here. Although, I must say Solomini has been quite flattered recently...
I know Bolt D'Oro missed some training recently. Did I miss an announcement that he's out? Seems that barn went from giving updates in great detail to saying almost nothing.
From DRF Jan 4th, never did see any update.
Bolt D'Oro will resume galloping this week after recovering from a pulled muscle that interrupted his training and ultimately postponed his 2018 debut.
Among the leading prospects for the 2018 Kentucky Derby, Bolt D'Oro underwent a nuclear scan this week that came back clean late Wednesday.
However, owner-trainer Mick Ruis said he will not make his first start of the season as scheduled Feb. 10 in the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita.
Full story will be posted soon at drf.com.
http://live.drf.com/nuggets/39907-bolt-d-oro-recovers-from-pulled-muscle-will-miss-san-vicente
I have to say that Sporting Chance would be on my short list. He beat a number of decent horses in the Hopeful last year and just posted a 1/108 bullet at OP.
Quote from: stark on January 17, 2018, 10:18:26 AM
From DRF Jan 4th, never did see any update.
Bolt D'Oro will resume galloping this week after recovering from a pulled muscle that interrupted his training and ultimately postponed his 2018 debut.
Among the leading prospects for the 2018 Kentucky Derby, Bolt D'Oro underwent a nuclear scan this week that came back clean late Wednesday.
However, owner-trainer Mick Ruis said he will not make his first start of the season as scheduled Feb. 10 in the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita.
Full story will be posted soon at drf.com.
http://live.drf.com/nuggets/39907-bolt-d-oro-recovers-from-pulled-muscle-will-miss-san-vicente
Yeah, I had heard that and also that now the target is the San Felipe for the first race this year. I'm not sold on Mick Ruis as a trainer yet, especially if he has to hit a curve ball which is what I'd consider the pulled muscle to be. Nor does C Nak have a great record in the Classics. I do think Bolt D'Oro is one of the top 12 though. Until I see he has clearly been surpassed by the others, I'd put him in the top 3.
I watched a replay of a race January 13 Oaklawn Park Race 5 Opt Cl $62,500
Bravazo with Gary Stevens ran down a horse call Ezmosh in a pretty good
time and both horses have great breeding
I put both in my virtual stable :chickendance: :chickendance: :chickendance:
I haven't seen it, but word is Bolt D'Oro didn't look so great in his first gallop back. The trainer did report he was still experiencing "body soreness" though that quote was from before the workout.
No Mourinho on any body's radar yet?
Quote from: Raven on January 20, 2018, 07:06:36 AM
No Mourinho on any body's radar yet?
He looked good Monday, but then again he had a Lone F trip on a speed favoring track. I'll reserve judgement until I see him finish after facing some heat. It does make Greyvitos's injury lamentable though.
Just FYI.....BOLT has his own twitter account.
https://twitter.com/theboltshow
Quote from: stark on January 22, 2018, 08:41:54 AM
Just FYI.....BOLT has his own twitter account.
https://twitter.com/theboltshow
Well, I'm happy that Shelbe's life has again found meaning since I'm guessing that public stable of hers hasn't taken off. If she needs help, maybe their number one jock, Gary Stevens, can lend a hand on the dark days at Oaklawn.😉
Here's the other Derby Dozen for the week http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/kentucky-derby-dozen/archive/2018/01/30/derby-dozen-january-30-2018-presented-by-shadwell-farm.aspx (http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/kentucky-derby-dozen/archive/2018/01/30/derby-dozen-january-30-2018-presented-by-shadwell-farm.aspx)
I'm starting to pick up speed a bit in my interest of these guys and I am pleased to see that Higher Power got a mention in the link above. The jury is totally out because he's untested, but he's a half to Alternation who I loved, so I have to follow him regardless of whether he's Derby material.
The preps pick up pace a bit this weekend...
1. Instilled Regard (Arch by Kris S. by Roberto in the Hail To Reason and Nearco lines and Enhancing by Forestry by Storm Cat in the Northern Dancer line) 14
Next Race: February 17th Risen Star?
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Lecomte Stakes 10
2nd Los Alamitos Futurity 4
2. Good Magic (Curlin in the Mr. Prospector line and Glinda The Good by Hard Spun in the Northern Dancer line) 24
Next Race: March 2, Fountain of Youth, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Chad Brown
BC Juvenile, 8.5 furlongs 10
2nd Champagne Stakes, 8 furlongs 4
3. Catholic Boy (More Than Ready out of the Nearco line and Song of Bernardette by Bernardini out of the Nasrullah line)
Next Race: Sam F. Davis, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Jonathan Thomas
G2 Remsen Stakes 10, 9 furlongs 10
G3 With Anticipation Stake, 8.5 furlongs on the turf
4. McKinzie (Street Sense by Street Cry in the Mr. Prospector line and Runway Model by Petionville in the Mr. Prospector line)20
Next Race: Robert Lewis, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Los Alamitos Futurity, 8.5 furlongs 10
Sham Stakes, 8 furlongs 10
5. Avery Island (Street Sense by Street Cry in the Mr. Prospector line and Kinda Spicy by A.P. Indy in the Nasrullah line) 4
Next Race: Withers Stakes, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
2nd G2 Remsen Stakes 4
G3 Nashua Stakes,
6. Mask (Tapit in the Nasrullah line and Hidden Expression by Yonaguska in the Nearco line
Next Race: Fountain of Youth or Gotham Stakes?
Mucho Macho Man Stakes
7. Firenze Fire (Poseidon's Warrior by Speightstown in the Mr. Prospector line and My Every Wish by Langfuhr in the Northern Dancer line) 20
Netx Race: February 3 G3 Withers
Jerome Handicap 10
G1 Champagne Stakes 10
G3 Sanford Stakes
8. Solomini (Curlin by Smart Strike in the Mr. Prospector line and Surf Song by Storm Cat in the Norther Dancer line) 14
Next Race: March San Felipe?
3rd Los Alamitos Futurity 2
2nd BC Juvenile 8
2nd Frontrunner Stakes 4
9. Enticed (Medaglia d'Oro in the Northern Dancer line and It's Tricky by Mineshaft in the Nasrullah line) 10
Next Race: February 3 G2 Holy Bull, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Kiaran McLuaglin
G2 Kentucky Jockey Club, 8.5 furlongs 10
10. Tiz Mischief (Into Mischief in the Northern Dancer line and Indivia by Tiznow in the In Reality/Man o' War line) 4
Next Race: Feb. 3 G2 Holy Bull, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Dale Romans
2nd G2 Kentucky Jockey Club, 8.5 furlongs 4
11. Promises Fulfilled (Shackleford by Forestry in the Northern Dancer line and Marquee Delivery by Marquetry in the Mr. Prospector line) 2
Next Race: Fountain of Youth?
Trainer: Dale Romans
3rd G2 Kentucky Jockey Club, 8.5 furlongs 2
12. Zulfikhar (Bodemeister in the Mr. Prospector line and Pink Diamond by Minshaft in the Nasrullah line)
Next Race: San Vicente, 7 furlongs
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Audible looked by far the best of the prep winners Saturday... I'm still not sold 100% for the KD since it's Pletch at GP this time of year. But he did look good.
Sporting Chance is supposed to run at OP on 2/19... hopefully he's set and ready.
Audible did look good. I need to see more to add him. Javier Castellano is loaded with three year olds. If he chooses well he could get his Derby this year.
With Zulfikahr not getting a start in the San Vicente I think I'll replace him with Audible.
1. Instilled Regard (Arch by Kris S. by Roberto in the Hail To Reason and Nearco lines and Enhancing by Forestry by Storm Cat in the Northern Dancer line) 14
Next Race: February 17th Risen Star
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Lecomte Stakes 10
2nd Los Alamitos Futurity 4
2. Good Magic (Curlin in the Mr. Prospector line and Glinda The Good by Hard Spun in the Northern Dancer line) 24
Next Race: March 2, Fountain of Youth, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Chad Brown
BC Juvenile, 8.5 furlongs 10
2nd Champagne Stakes, 8 furlongs 4
3. Catholic Boy (More Than Ready out of the Nearco line and Song of Bernardette by Bernardini out of the Nasrullah line)
Next Race: Feb. 10 Sam F. Davis, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Jonathan Thomas
G2 Remsen Stakes 10, 9 furlongs 10
G3 With Anticipation Stake, 8.5 furlongs on the turf
4. McKinzie (Street Sense by Street Cry in the Mr. Prospector line and Runway Model by Petionville in the Mr. Prospector line)20
Next Race: March 3 San Felipe, 8.5 furlongs/March 10 Rebel Stakes, 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Los Alamitos Futurity, 8.5 furlongs 10
Sham Stakes, 8 furlongs 10
5. Avery Island (Street Sense by Street Cry in the Mr. Prospector line and Kinda Spicy by A.P. Indy in the Nasrullah line) 14
Next Race: Gotham Stakes, 8.5 furlongs/Wood Memorial, 9 furlongs
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
G3 Withers Stakes, 8.5 furlongs 10
2nd G2 Remsen Stakes 4
G3 Nashua Stakes, 8 furlongs
6. Mask (Tapit in the Nasrullah line and Hidden Expression by Yonaguska in the Nearco line
Next Race: Fountain of Youth or Gotham Stakes?
Mucho Macho Man Stakes
7. Firenze Fire (Poseidon's Warrior by Speightstown in the Mr. Prospector line and My Every Wish by Langfuhr in the Northern Dancer line) 20
Netx Race: March 3 Gotham Stakes, 8.5 furlongs/March 31st Wood Memorial, 9 furlongs
2nd Withers Stakes, 8.5 furlongs
Jerome Handicap 10
G1 Champagne Stakes 10
G3 Sanford Stakes
Big mistake running him so close to his Jerome win. Hopefully, they rest him to the Wood Memorial
8. Solomini (Curlin by Smart Strike in the Mr. Prospector line and Surf Song by Storm Cat in the Norther Dancer line) 14
Next Race: March 3 San Felipe/March 10 Rebel Stakes
3rd Los Alamitos Futurity 2
2nd BC Juvenile 8
2nd Frontrunner Stakes 4
9. Enticed (Medaglia d'Oro in the Northern Dancer line and It's Tricky by Mineshaft in the Nasrullah line) 11
Next Race: March 3 Holy Bull, 8.5 furlongs/March 3 Gotham Stakes
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
4th G2 Holy Bull, 8.5 furlongs 1
G2 Kentucky Jockey Club, 8.5 furlongs 10
10. Tiz Mischief (Into Mischief in the Northern Dancer line and Indivia by Tiznow in the In Reality/Man o' War line) 6
Next Race: March 3, Fountain of Youth/March 10, Tampa Bay Derby 8.5 furlongs
Trainer: Dale Romans
3rd G2 Holy Bull, 8.5 furlongs 2
2nd G2 Kentucky Jockey Club, 8.5 furlongs 4
11. Promises Fulfilled (Shackleford by Forestry in the Northern Dancer line and Marquee Delivery by Marquetry in the Mr. Prospector line) 2
Next Race: Fountain of Youth?
Trainer: Dale Romans
3rd G2 Kentucky Jockey Club, 8.5 furlongs 2
12. Audible (Into Mischief in the Northern Dancer line and Blue Devil Bel by Gilded Time in the Damascus line) 10
Next Race: March 31, Florida Derby, 9 furlongs
G2 Holy Bull, 8.5 furlongs 10
Dropped
Zulfikhar (Bodemeister in the Mr. Prospector line and Pink Diamond by Minshaft in the Nasrullah line)
Next Race: ?
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Hoping Catholic Boy does well... short field though
Keep your eyeballs on Tenfold, trained by Asmussen. He broke his maiden first out on Feb. 7- 8.5f at OP, running very greenly, but won by open lengths and looked like he wanted to go around again on the gallop out.
Curlin x Tapit mare.... so the pedigree is there.
Combatant and Sporting Chance both looked good in the Southwest imo. Both ran well against the bias. If I had to take a horse out of this one it would be Sporting Chance. First start in almost 6 months, ran against track bias, close early to a solid pace and got bumped sideways by the runner up mid-stretch. Plus he was a little late switching leads.
I would expect him to move forward next out. Combatant was actually my top pick and also ran well, though with a somewhat better trip than SC. He also bumped that one soundly mid-stretch, but no DQ. Maybe the stewards determined Sporting Chance's late pace wasn't enough to him past Combatant anyway.
Should be a good rematch in the Rebel if all show up.
:racinghorse: :racinghorse:Maybe Oaklawn is the place to be for the (3) year olds chasing the Derby dream.
I did mention Bravazo after his alw win another who is running lights
out is Articulator running this Sat Oak R5 #4 :chickendance
there go his derby dreams :lmao:
I wasn't impressed with the FOY at all, but it had more to do with the way the race unfolded than any one performance, other than possibly Good Magic who ran a flat race by most estimations. The top 3 went around the track like a merry go round race; closers had no shot, but might not have been good enough anyway. I wouldn't touch the winner next out, unless it appears on paper that he gets to dictate a slow pace again. Even then, at a short price, no thanks.
Quote from: Raven on January 20, 2018, 07:06:36 AM
No Mourinho on any body's radar yet?
Sad news today RIP
that was sad and now Elusive Quality put down. Always liked him
+ he was Smarty's sire RIP :chickendance: :chickendance: :chickendance:
Very sad about Mourinho...
Elusive Quality will be missed...
My latest 12...
Good Magic
Mendolssohn
Solomini
Audible
Enticed
Bolt d' Oro
Promises Fulfilled
Justify
Magnum Moon
My Boy Jack
Noble Indy
Instilled Regard
1. Good Magic
2. Mendolssohn
3. Vino Rossi
4. Audible
5. Solomini
6. Justify
7. Magnum Moon
8. Noble Indy
9. Bolt d' Oro
10. Promises Fulfilled
11. Enticed
12. My Boy Jack
Quote from: Man o Taz on April 12, 2018, 11:39:01 AM
1. Good Magic
2. Mendolssohn
3. Vino Rossi
4. Audible
5. Solomini
6. Justify
7. Magnum Moon
8. Noble Indy
9. Bolt d' Oro
10. Promises Fulfilled
11. Enticed
12. My Boy Jack
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WOW - Sticking with Good Magic?? ME TOO
I am starting to lean a bit more toward Mendelssohn lately, but he and Good Magic are neck and neck with me. Should be good value. Chad Brown has the knack. Mendolssohn could be a spooky good horse who actually has a foundation.
What I would love to see is a Mendolssohn Justify 3 race tete a tete.
Mendolssohn wins the Derby - Justify runs in the Preakness ala Point Given and they both run in the Belmont Stakes...where Mendolssohn wins again and then they meet for the Travers Stakes and Justify wins that one (or Justify wins the Haskell without Mendolssohn who is rested and then Mendolssohn runs in the Travers winning...heading into the open company races do they rematch in the PA Derby or does Mendolssohn take time off until the BCC?
I would think that would probably be the approach...which would give him a 6 race schedule...
Justify would have the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness Stakes, Haskell and PA Derby, and Mendolssohn would have the UAE Derby, Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes...and what a BCC that would be...4 G1s to 3 G1s but Mendossohn with a 3-1 edge head to head...
One can dream...