Quote from: Dance With Gable on March 08, 2014, 09:16:40 AM
The odds probably won't be so hot ... but after finishing 2nd or 3rd to the likes of Bayern, Indianapolis, Midnight Hawk and Hoppertunity ... Snuggley Bear should break his maiden today ... much easier field and he definitely has the class advantage.

2nd again ... I'm starting to think he's got seconditis.

Quote from: Dance With Gable on March 06, 2014, 05:45:05 PM
Now my Top 3 Cali horses are likely off the Derby trail ...which now makes California Chrome my de facto number one.

He'd better be careful now.

Well ... my last man standing looked damn good today. 2nd race in a row he romped in a handride.

As luck would have it, our friends own him too. So I'll get some winner's circle pics on in the next day or two.

The odds probably won't be so hot ... but after finishing 2nd or 3rd to the likes of Bayern, Indianapolis, Midnight Hawk and Hoppertunity ... Snuggley Bear should break his maiden today ... much easier field and he definitely has the class advantage.

I love Mucho Macho Man .... but I'm starting to feel sorry for The Dude ....

I'd love to see him win it and get some mojo back. But ... I fear the only way he can do it is if he gets a free lead and no one looks him in the eye, as he always seems to fold if they do.

If he folds, I want MMM. Blingo would be awesome ... but not realistic IMO.

Blingo is gorgeous and quirky ... I love that about him.

I'll be there bright and early! Should be there by 8.

It should be a fantastic race day. Great fields and great weather! 

Now my Top 3 Cali horses are likely off the Derby trail ...which now makes California Chrome my de facto number one.

He'd better be careful now.

The above is from people who traditionally know people who know. It is not directly from the connections. I've not asked them.

My guess is this info is correct. Guess we'll know for sure, if SB's next work is at Golden Gate.

Quote from: peeptoad on February 25, 2014, 04:22:22 AM
I still like Top Billing despite his loss last Saturday... I'm a little disappointed that Shug has opted to keep him at that speed biased-track for the FL Derby though. Was hoping he'd ship for the Wood. With his running style I think he'd do much better there. And he needs points badly.

Is Shared Belief still actually pointing for the Derby?? He hasn't run since mid-December and hasn't posted an official work since January 3rd. I love him for races later in the year, provided Dorf gets him back on track (literally), but no thanks for the roses...

I've heard through the track grapevine that the next work you'll see from Shared Belief will be from Golden Gate. Word is that he'll be working up there because the synthetic is easier on his feet.

I hope that doesn't mean he's done running down here and that its just a short term 'recovery" thing instead.

Quote from: BaroqueAgain1 on February 24, 2014, 11:14:31 AM
  Thanks, DWG. QT was such a handsome horse...thought he might have found a second career in the show ring. 
  If Electric Eddie is being put up for adoption, has he been gelded? He was a promising, good-looking colt...but I guess he just didn't get enough time to build a record that would warrant keeping him intact.

Hmmmm ... I don't know if he's been gelded ... but I'll find out.

If the cause isn't revealed by next weekend, I'll give my condolences to Jim(Cassidy) and inquire as to what took QT.

He's a really nice guy and I know him a little, so I'm sure he'd be forthcoming.

Also, as an update, I spoke with Ben(Cecil) in regards to Electric Eddie today and he said he's doing great and will likely leave for some R & R ranch time within the next couple of weeks. He said they have a ton of people who want to adopt him, so they'll be super picky and find him a great post-racing home. 

Ben said I can come see Eddie next weekend. I'll give an update and post some pics for those who may be interested.

Quote from: peeptoad on February 07, 2014, 12:01:25 PM
Probably not betting this one, but I would go:

Cool Samurai
Midnight Hawk
Candy Boy

If I bet this one, I'll be going against Midnight Hawk ... and if he beats me he beats me.

He has just left me unimpressed thus far ... and he looks too chunky to me. He's far from a stunner IMO.

Quote from: serenassong on February 06, 2014, 05:04:37 AM
Wow- that is a tough race, going to have to watch that one.

Yeah ... my boy Spud could run REALLY well and STILL come in 6th!

He's been in Stakes races notably easier than this!

Quote from: Catalina on February 05, 2014, 09:13:20 AM
Glad to see you over here!!!

Thanks Catalina!

Glad to see you here too!

Been super busy the last few months, but as soon as things slow down a bit hope to have a larger presence. 

Quote from: peeptoad on February 05, 2014, 09:20:57 AM
OK, the fact that you are posting under 2 different names here is what confused me... not used to seeing that unless a person is trolling.
I don't post on TBC much anymore either... for a variety of reasons (the "rudeness" being one of them). Still post occasionally though.

Nah ... no trolling here. Actually forgot my password. That's how it started. If my computer signs me out, I may just be Dance With Gable.

I decided to use Dance With Gable because he was always one of my favorites. Great warhorses who ended up giving his life on the track last year. In a way, with my username, he lives on and won't be forgotten. 

Quote from: peeptoad on February 05, 2014, 08:37:37 AM
Ha ha. Maybe. I am a little on the fence with this one since he goes in the San Vicente next and may only get one shot at two-turns prior to the Derby. That's a big negative imo.

BTW, what TBC poster are you?

I'm The Tin Man ... sometimes still am. I'm The Tin Man on my laptop and Dance With Gable on my cellphone.

As far as TBC? I don't post there any more. Not a big fan of rudeness to others. I prefer congenial diatribe and respect towards each other. I'm glad we have that here. Its VERY refreshing.