Oaks Name Game: 2012 Edition

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Criminal Type — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:28:23 GMT

Terri, I love Hard Spun too. That was the last derby I bet, until tomorrow. I really like Hard Not to Like. I've followed her career and she's done well, and as much As I would love it if she won, I think she is overmatched against this bunch. She is however my fourth horse behind On Fire Baby, Grace Hall, Karlovy Vary and Hard Not to Like. This Oaks is like the Derby, half the field could win.

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TerriV — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:28:46 GMT

It's Hard Not To Like (really love) a Hard Spun filly. He was my favorite in 2007!

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Convene — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:44:10 GMT

Believe You Can - who echoes the sentiments of No Such Word. Let your attitude determine your altitude ...

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CharmFree — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:29:33 GMT

Besides being aresort town, Karlovy Vary, Carlsbad in German, Charles' Hot Springs, is noted for it's internationally-acclained film festivals and the most delicious of mineral waters, Mattoni!

It would have been a treat for those of us of Czech ancestry should Rosie Napravnik have ridden Karlovy Vary, a filly slightly short on the numbers but not on heart.

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serena — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:58:16 GMT

Sacristy. Clever use of the dam's name and I LOVE Pulpit!

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AnneM — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:25:31 GMT

The best name is Hard Not to Like - and she is just that.

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MRO — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:56:24 GMT

It would be such a shame if Oaks Lily does not make the field. Please someone scratch so that she can get in!

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CarryBack 61 — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:57:38 GMT

I like And Why Not based on her pedigree - love the old King Ranch female family, and I heard that her trainer isn't too shabby either. But now that I know WHAT Karlovy Vary means, I will be rooting for her also, in honor of her sire, Dynaformer. Wishing a safe trip to all.

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Alexandra Boyd — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:18:23 GMT

I like Hard not to liken the Kentucky oaks for a couple reasons. One she is a Canadian bred. Two she is by one of my favorite racehorses Hard Spun. And third what a good name for a beautiful racehorse. HARD NOT TO LIKE.

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merlinmerry — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:00:51 GMT

Since my nephew coaches wrestling in Pennsylvania, I'll just have to place a bet on Grace Hall to win. It's a family thing.

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Mike Monarchos — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:29:55 GMT

I like On Fire Baby. Gary Hartlege is a nice guy and a great trainer. Good luck Gary. And Dennis Stone good luck to you too. It' s been awhile since I've seen ya buddy. Hope all is well. Mike

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Criminal Type — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:09:30 GMT

I bet on horses for both reasons. Sometimes it's all in a name, while others spark some sort of sentimetality. Like Karlovy Vary. I will have to place a few dollars on her because of Dynaformer. I love Grace Hall but it has nothing to do with her name. It's all because she is an Empire Maker filly and I LOVE his daughters, that simple. Again, the sentimentality comes out with On Fire Baby because she is sired by my favorite son of the old man of Maryland, Two Punch. Loved that horse.

My choice for the Derby has nothing to do with any of that stuff though. Haven't you ever just fallen in love with a horse as soon as you see him ? It's a deep down feeling I have that this horse is going to be very special. I felt it when I watched him break his maiden. I still feel it, 4 more days and We will know. GO RAGS !

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cherrykr1987 — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:09:22 GMT

I like Believe You Can's story the best...but I try not to root against Mike Smith too much so I think I'll be going for Sacristy! :-)

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mz — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:43:32 GMT

Hard Not to Like.

(no explanation needed)