Devil May Care: Oaks or Derby?

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Melinda Christmas — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:36:57 GMT

Devil May Care is a beauty and a filly. Let her show she can win.

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WinnahPickah — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:22:19 GMT

I went back and watched the Bonnie Miss. She had the best post and had a beautiful trip. She wins for fun. I just don't feel she is professional enough for the derby. Her ears prick she looks around alot and I think it's going to hurt her chances. Her position in the derby could hurt a few colts who get distracted by her with dreams of the breeding shed. Either way, she's a big difference maker.

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1800s — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:57:01 GMT

Devil may care is just taking up a spot for a more deserving colt.

pletcher is scared of Blind Luck thats all

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RiverCitySmitty — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:17:57 GMT

I don`t like the fact DMC will more than likely be cross entered and cause someone to get shut out of either the Oaks or the Derby. If I had to choose a filly as a derby winner it would most likely be Blind Luck not her.

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MTBFan(still) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:51:31 GMT

She doesn't have a lot of experience (then again, not many of these colts do, as racing schedules are light now) and she doesn't seem to have made much of an impact until very recently. I just don't think she is "Derby quality" against the very strong runners who could hold her off. I'd love to see it, but I think she should go to the Oaks, then the Belmont.

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Ash from the Peg — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:59:11 GMT

I think that it would be great if this filly ran in the race. I don't think a decision has been reached yet. I'm rooting for this filly and I refuse to put down any other horse for the simple fact is that on the day of the race anything can happen, look what happened last year. Either way I'll be watching both races.

As for fillies taking on the colts I think NA needs to wake up and look at how the Europeans do it, they don't place limitations on their fillies going head to head against the males and if we started to do this more we might eventually have a female Triple Crown winner.....who knows....should be interesting to keep watch on the future of horse racing.

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mike rullo — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:56:50 GMT

It's just doesnt feel right,bad karma putting this filly in the derby, pletcher lost his chance this year. he has a good filly why put this inexperienced filly in this race and put blinkers on first time out in the kentucky derby. very bad move,keep your filly sound and run in the oaks.

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So Cal Racer — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:18:46 GMT

well..DMC is in the KyDerby. defection of Escen..leave JV to pilot DMC, goodluck..get in the mix.. as for winning not likely perhaps a slim chance of winning thats all.. lookin at lucky might just smile at DMC.. a feel for a long shot to win this..is it muddy? jocky Borrel to win..not likely but he is a sneaky jocky so he will be in the mix.. DMC fan bet lightly.. she will be good on future races but this could prove to tough for her..

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Feathered Serpent — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:11:43 GMT

Matthew W--- Good luck with that,she's a genuine threat to take the Derby. I'd advise you use her in your tickets. She's better than your Caracortada that's for sure.

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Max E — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:41:43 GMT

Rachel A was impressive against fillies before she went to the preakness.I am not even sure that she is the best 3yr old filly in the country. There are a lot of horses going to the derby becaue of the ego of their connections. Go to the oaks and if she is impressive you can think about running against the colts

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Matthew W — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:56:46 GMT

Sounds like it's the Derby for the filly! If that's so, I'll be trying to beat her...

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Pam S. — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:37:47 GMT

Well, it looks like DMC will be in the Derby now. (Run DMC!) She is a beautiful filly with come-hither eyes, which makes me think that maybe Todd's latest plan of attack is to take the colts' minds off their game! That said, I would rather see Devil in the Oaks, which I think has one of the best fields in years.

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Pam S. — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:37:46 GMT

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Pboo — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:47:02 GMT

Now she will run in the Derby and won't hit the board.....no will any of TP's horses. He will be o for everything anter Saturday.

It also looks like RA is continuing to run her schedule leading to avoiding Z and anybody else really good. She might get a 2nd kick in the butt next Friday however... enough of her until she steps it up please.

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Slew — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:30:46 GMT

Fran...one question...if the Devil thinks the boys are pursuing her, doesn't that mean she's at the front? I think she's better than Homeboykris, is seasoned, and has a chance to be in the $$. But we are talking about a "slew" of colts moving immediately to the front...I don't think she can get ahead of Conveyance or the other top 10 contenders. She's already proven she has more stamina than Amen, but more stamina than the monsters?..I don't think so.

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RacingFan 2006 — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:15:09 GMT

All I have to say is that it's the Kentucky Derby, anybody who enters has a chance to win no matter what the odds are or what races they've won. Perfect example with Mine that Bird last year. I'd say enter her because she looks like an awesome fillie and could really shake up the derby field.

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So Cal Racer — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:59:26 GMT

fillly on Derby day why not, DMC is good horse a repeat of Rag to Richest story maybe or not..No pilot? on Ky Derby J.V to pilot Esken.. good Jock Johny, but there one jocky that get kick out after winning a prep race...hello.. how about JC give the mount to John Court he deserve a shot. he's good jock given the chance..Mr.Pletcher there's your jocky for the Derby if choose to run in.. as for the Oaks well thats another story.. if in the Oaks will be in the mix, winning well iffy...

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Aluminaut — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:30:11 GMT

Let the Trainer and Owner decide.

"Eight in the Gate" may become reality for Pletcher.

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Riley — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:13:13 GMT

I think she should go for the Derby. As another comment had it before, Let her take the experience. If they think she can do it, don't hesitate.

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saddle_bred — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:12:58 GMT

Wouldn't it be funny if she ran in the derby and won? Then Pletcher's first triple crown race win (Rags) and first Derby win would be from fillies

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mike rullo — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:10:32 GMT

pletcher thinks this is his 2nd best chance to win the derby,I think eskendereya is injured or ran down badly. pletcher should come clean with the public.devil should go into the oaks, hopefully he does right by the filly.

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nancy — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:13:03 GMT

There is no guarantee that she or any other filly will win the Oaks or the Derby, or that any of the favored colts will win the Derby - it's all up to Lady Luck and who she favors in either race. However, which ever race she runs in she needs to be properly prepared, sound and most importantly the right jockey who is in tune and bonded with her. Did you see that picture of her attending Steve Haskin's article? If you studied it you would see a very sly, foxy, intelligent filly saying 'try to catch me if you can'. Her pedigree is as Blue as they come - AP Indy, Red Ranson, backed up by Seattle Slew, Secretariat, Roberto, etc. She is every bit as able as RA, Zenyatta, Eight Belles and Rags. Does she have the stamina, distance and speed through her pedigree - yes! Will she like the slop, as rain is forecast for Derby day.

The question is does she have the heart and that question is asked of everyone in the Derby. We will just have to watch and see what the outcome is. Personally, I don't care who wins - they are all exceptional - I just want everyone to come home safe and sound! May the Force be with her and the others.

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Colleen — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:03:14 GMT

I think she belongs in the Derby more than the horse she knocks out - Homeboykris.

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Susan — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:45:40 GMT

It looks as though this filly is VERY talented. She was so impressive in Florida and was still acting green. There's no telling HOW GOOD she is. I am sure that she has worked alongside some of the good Pletcher colts, so he has a guage on her, that we are not privy to. But still, if I owned her,I would go to the Oaks, simply because I don't like 20 horse fields. Many times the best horse doesn't win the Derby because of the traffic and the trip. So because of that I would run her in the Oaks and be thrilled to see her win,with no regrets about the Derby.

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TaraCotta — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:40:08 GMT

I feel like the wrong filly is being considered for the Derby.Blind Luck would be much better suited to the race than Devil May Care..and as for her being better than her workmates,most of them(Eskenderaya the exception) will turn out to be Grade II Stakes horses at best...I really hope they run her in the Oaks for her sake.And I doubt that Devil May Care is another Zenyatta or Rachel...no horse can compare to those 2