I was a bit pissed when Baffert sent his CHITU, my pick in the race, near the top,as the horse could have clearly hung semi-deep and might have won the race.
Hats off to Candy Boy....a terrific finish and, despite a possible grass future, looks like he might be able to go the distance on dirt next May.
Midnight Hawk looks to me to be a miler at best, an while I will not dismiss him, something wasn't right today.
Back to CHITU....here is why Baffert might be smarter than most. I think he sent Chitu for two reason....to see if he can win like this near the lead AND to give him the blow out of his life.
Obviously not the time of the year to pick a Derby horse, but I'll bet my ass that Chitu stalks and pounces next out at decent odds, so let's take a look.
PHIL, KURSCH, HOLY BULL,G315, VET and TYGRE.....what do you think?
I was a bit pissed when Baffert sent his CHITU, my pick in the race, near the top,as the horse could have clearly hung semi-deep and might have won the race.
Hats off to Candy Boy....a terrific finish and, despite a possible grass future, looks like he might be able to go the distance on dirt next May.
Midnight Hawk looks to me to be a miler at best, an while I will not dismiss him, something wasn't right today.
Back to CHITU....here is why Baffert might be smarter than most. I think he sent Chitu for two reason....to see if he can win like this near the lead AND to give him the blow out of his life.
Obviously not the time of the year to pick a Derby horse, but I'll bet my ass that Chitu stalks and pounces next out at decent odds, so let's take a look.
PHIL, KURSCH, HOLY BULL,G315, VET and TYGRE.....what do you think?
mike great to see you... hope you are doing well. baffert always got the answers. first time 2 turns for chitu, lots of time and places for him to win his points, im thinking arkansas races. looked like he did have a funny start watching replay. looks like he wanted him to run with horses and not get the lead. its early but derby will be dominated by baffert, pletcher, who has 47 nominated, and shug,hollendorfer and maybe mcglaughlin. im thinking shugs top billing or honor code will be dead fit and ready for the distance the way he runs and preps them way too early though. got to run. not sure i will be back later or not.
mike great to see you... hope you are doing well. baffert always got the answers. first time 2 turns for chitu, lots of time and places for him to win his points, im thinking arkansas races. looked like he did have a funny start watching replay. looks like he wanted him to run with horses and not get the lead. its early but derby will be dominated by baffert, pletcher, who has 47 nominated, and shug,hollendorfer and maybe mcglaughlin. im thinking shugs top billing or honor code will be dead fit and ready for the distance the way he runs and preps them way too early though. got to run. not sure i will be back later or not.
ALWAYS Good threads with your thoughts and analysis, Mikeyp1! I'll look forward to Baffert's horse, the next time it races!
Thank T-Cat.....The thing with Baffert and Pletcher is that they have so many good TC contending horses that you never know which ones they will push most for the Derby
ALWAYS Good threads with your thoughts and analysis, Mikeyp1! I'll look forward to Baffert's horse, the next time it races!
Thank T-Cat.....The thing with Baffert and Pletcher is that they have so many good TC contending horses that you never know which ones they will push most for the Derby
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