Wow just got back from watching this race at Thistledown and Im sold this horse is a monster but we will see come Kentucky Derby Day but off this performance has to be the favorite I would think.Also what is this foot problem that Randy Moss was talking about on Big Brown because his feet looked good to me.
I believe I read somewhere that horses that break there maidens at Saratoga are always thought to be future derby winners, but in modern times no winners? Correct me if I am wrong. Also experience is a big factor in derby, and the pace of derby is always hotter. He was on lead all by himself, pressure can make a big difference.
a totally great call call call...well done..
Ive had that futures situation a couple times one was some 25-1 on Smarty Jones locked in early
and the other some 50-1 70-1 on Barbaro locked in early
being there that day and "knowing" your horse would win at those prices is special special special.
this year I have ot do it the old fashion way!
will you ride with him or look at other options as well?
bullring, you were right. He did get a 106. Given those fractions, I thought it would've been higher than that.
The $600,000 he earned for his dazzling victory - in which Big Brown got a Beyer Speed Figure of 106 - is more than enough to be in the field.
http://www.drf.com/news/article/93342.html
The $600,000 he earned for his dazzling victory - in which Big Brown got a Beyer Speed Figure of 106 - is more than enough to be in the field.
http://www.drf.com/news/article/93342.html
Got a dime at 20-1 in Europe the week before Fl Derby, the biggest problem was he was not even listed in most futures. Got a drop in Las Vegas at 12-1. Of course it's impossible to get a decent sized bet down there, if only Las Vegas was like it's portrayed in the movies.
Took some more yesterday at at 4-1 ( I figure win or not, he will go off at less than $10)
Currently, the best I see out is 4-1 for win, even money for place, and 12-1 for the Triple Crown. Can't see any value in 12-1, as a parlay would pay much higher.
Anybody see any higher prices anywhere.
Took some more yesterday at at 4-1 ( I figure win or not, he will go off at less than $10)
Currently, the best I see out is 4-1 for win, even money for place, and 12-1 for the Triple Crown. Can't see any value in 12-1, as a parlay would pay much higher.
Anybody see any higher prices anywhere.
who is out of the derby? Georgie boy right?
All eyes on War Pass this Saturday at Aqueduct.
The Jury should be in this Saturday on War Pass after the Wood Memorial runs in New York. After running last (and supposedly sick - fever early in week) as a 1-20 favorite in the Tampa Bay Derby, serious doubts were cast over the future of War Pass. Immediately after the race authorities were forced to post watches on bridges all over the US.
On the bright side War Pass was sharp during a four-furlong work on last Thursday at Palm Meadows Training Center.
The top 2-year-old in American racing sped through the half-mile over a “fast” track in :47.40 in his first work since the Tampa Bay Derby debacle on March 15.
War Pass’s opposition in The Wood will include Court Vision, Anak Nakal, Tale of Ekati, Giant Moon, Inner Light, Roman Emperor, Spurrier, Texas Wildcatter, and possibly First Commandment and Gattopardo.
BTW a horse to watch is Tampa Derby winner Big Truck.
Big Truck, a son of sprinter Hook and Ladder (I know not good for KY Derby), and trained by Barclay Tagg for owner Eric Fein. Big Truck is out of 94 KY Derby winner Go for Gin mare Go for Ginny. Despite Hook and Ladder, Big Truck just might have the pedigree to win at a mile and a quarter...
Big Truck improved to three wins in seven starts and boosted his earnings to $336,880. A Triple Crown nominee, Big Truck boosted his graded stakes earnings to $194,500 with the win. Big Truck also won the NY bred only Bertram Bongard at Belmont (also won by the great 3 year old champion and NY bred Funny Cide in 2002).
Last year's Ky. Derby winner Steet Sense also won the Tampa Bay Derby.
Big Truck could proove to be a nice sleeper to use in exotics come May 3rd (assuming he runs).
wil.
The Jury should be in this Saturday on War Pass after the Wood Memorial runs in New York. After running last (and supposedly sick - fever early in week) as a 1-20 favorite in the Tampa Bay Derby, serious doubts were cast over the future of War Pass. Immediately after the race authorities were forced to post watches on bridges all over the US.
On the bright side War Pass was sharp during a four-furlong work on last Thursday at Palm Meadows Training Center.
The top 2-year-old in American racing sped through the half-mile over a “fast” track in :47.40 in his first work since the Tampa Bay Derby debacle on March 15.
War Pass’s opposition in The Wood will include Court Vision, Anak Nakal, Tale of Ekati, Giant Moon, Inner Light, Roman Emperor, Spurrier, Texas Wildcatter, and possibly First Commandment and Gattopardo.
BTW a horse to watch is Tampa Derby winner Big Truck.
Big Truck, a son of sprinter Hook and Ladder (I know not good for KY Derby), and trained by Barclay Tagg for owner Eric Fein. Big Truck is out of 94 KY Derby winner Go for Gin mare Go for Ginny. Despite Hook and Ladder, Big Truck just might have the pedigree to win at a mile and a quarter...
Big Truck improved to three wins in seven starts and boosted his earnings to $336,880. A Triple Crown nominee, Big Truck boosted his graded stakes earnings to $194,500 with the win. Big Truck also won the NY bred only Bertram Bongard at Belmont (also won by the great 3 year old champion and NY bred Funny Cide in 2002).
Last year's Ky. Derby winner Steet Sense also won the Tampa Bay Derby.
Big Truck could proove to be a nice sleeper to use in exotics come May 3rd (assuming he runs).
wil.
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