Quote from: Man o Taz on February 03, 2014, 06:22:02 AM
Perhaps you can clarify some points for me.

It seems that you question Mine That Bird's worthiness to be in the gate for the Kentucky Derby, but you want as many entries as owners who want to enter their horses into the race?

These seem contradictory ideas.

Or is it just that some Kentucky Derby winners are more worthy than others in your mind?

On paper ... it was baffling that Mine That Bird was in that race. There were only 2 horses in that field that I INSTANTLY tossed ... he was one of them.

But hey ... it's horse racing ... and as sometimes happens ... the result defied logic ... it happens ...

I see I may have cajoled you into Indianapolis after all .... and are equally unimpressed by Midnight Hawk ... 

Quote from: Delamont on January 21, 2014, 04:02:12 PM
Hmmmm....

Havana
Indianapolis
Midnight Hawk.

Bear in mind that my previous picks were Frac Daddy, Normandy Invasion, and Super Ninety Nine.

No Shared Belief?

Oh I get your point. I often try that angle too. But I think this guy is special. I won't be trying to beat him until I see him lose.

Now Midnight Hawk is a different story. He physically doesn't look so hot IMHO. Looks heavy ... overweight ... and I've seen nothing special with his brain and his run last out was very unimpressive. I WILL be betting against him next out. He's very "ho hum" to me.

Indianapolis, on the other hand, is the ONLY horse I see as a threat to Shared Belief out here. That is, IF he can get the distance.

If not, barring injury, I see him being an excellent sprinter for as long as he runs.He's REALLY smart and quite the imposing physical presence. He has that "Oh wow!" Effect on me in the paddock. There's an aura about him.

Quote from: peeptoad on January 20, 2014, 01:03:41 PM
Alright, now I'm really taking a break to recharge... 

Cut yourself some slack Peep. Attempting to go against Indianapolis was a tall task. I'm sure you knew that. You took a shot.

Indianapolis has been at the top of my Derby list with Shared Belief since his debut race. Heck ... seeing him in the paddock PRE his debut race, I thought hed be a bada$$! His time was pretty damn "nifty" today. He's a visually impressive horse who is very professional. No shame in not beating him.

The challenge was picking the 2nd place horse today ... which you did. The winner was pretty much a forgone conclusion.

Don't be so tough on yourself. 

Didn't see the race, but I read the chart ... it appears that after his small hiatus from the track, my boy Indianapolis romped today!

Can't wait to see the replay! 

She's been consistently working better than I've ever seen her work in her life.

If she keeps this up, she should be ready to roll whenever he sets her free again!