Laid-Back Desert Party Should Handle Derby Uproar Well

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TWlineage — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:09:00 GMT

The speed of the race will win the derby. Regal Ransom has a good chance,especially if it rains.I Want Revenge has the stamina.He has an excellent chance.

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Phileboy — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:25:04 GMT

Go Desert Party! Unlike some past Godolphin horses who've run in the Derby, this horse won't be short of conditioning -- and my guess is that it will be "all systems go" on Saturday. This outfit has shipped in and won G-1 races on three continents -- in France and elsewhere in Europe, in Australia and Japan. Now, after predicting years ago that they'd win a Derby within five years and failing, their day has finally come. This entrant is an unflappable sort -- exactly what you want when perhaps 160,000 spirited fans will be playing havoc with the high-strung types, several of which might wash out before the race. He's tractable with decent tactical speed, meaning he won't have to close from the clouds like some of those entered. The only thing annoying to me is that I e-mailed a friend about this horse being a live longshot in January, before he made his 3-year-old debut (at which time I could have probably gotten 100-1 or better in the Las Vegas future books!) and while I only have a small bet on him at 16-1 in Pool 3, that's still likely more than he'll be going off come Saturday, particularly in lieu of Quality Road being scratched. His placing -- on a wet track when NOTHING closing -- in his last race in the UAE, against the other Godolphin horse who he'd beaten twice previously, Regal Ransom, is not the full indication of this horse's talents. It's my guess that the trainer, Saeed bin Sucoor, will have this horse more fully cranked come Saturday. Ramon Dominguez gets his first Derby winner -- and Street Cry (i.e. Street Sense) gets his second! As a postscript, don't underestimate Regal Ransom's ability to carry his speed further than most exopect, particularly in a race where there's a paucity of other speed now that Quality Road has scratched!

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LDP — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:58:12 GMT

Desert Party is a fantastic horse, he's not my first pick, thats POTN, but i do think he has a major shot as does every other horse in this wide open derby. I have liked Desert Party ever since i saw him in last years Sanford. One thing i noticed about him is that to me he seemed to out size the field. He's a big beautiful colt, related to SS, Zenyatta and others, so he should have loads of talent and be able to get the dist. I also see he's working nicely over the track, which already gives him an advantage to those who have yet to work over it. Plus he seems to be coming up to the Derby in fabulous condition. There is no reason to think this horse can't win.

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Dreamer's Mom — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:34:57 GMT

By the way-just wondering how a "Cat" horse has nerves of steel-all the Cats I've been around have been downright goofy! The Lord works in mysterious ways....

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Dreamer's Mom — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:28:38 GMT

I love stories like this! Our racers are so laid back and I love to hear about others that have a brain and use it. My tri will be General Quarters, Friesan Fire and Desert Party just because. Got to love a "chill" horse!

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Snowy Morning — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:13:04 GMT

From the biginning, I always thought that Desert Party is superior to his two bigname stable mates, Midshippan and Vineyard Haven. Hope he will prove that on May 2nd. Thank you for very encouraging background infomation.

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Mike — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:06:00 GMT

Desert Party may get 3rd or 4th if few of the others hook up too early. Besides that I dont think he has a chance to hit the board.

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CTBAboardwatch — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:37:54 GMT

So how much new advertising did Mr. Scanlon and NATC pledge to the Blood-Horse for your newest cheerleading blog for fast two-year-old works?

Why don't you study the actual success rate of the fastest previewers at all the 2yo sales and see what Mr. Scanlon and the other "warp-speed" cowboys say about that?

Our group did exactly that with the Barretts March 2yo sales. Beginning with the 1999 sale we researched the facts on the fastest previewers in the last nine years, including their career earnings, number of starts, seller, buyer, and sales price (as yearlings and 2yo's). Let's just say it didn't make Barretts very happy with us.

Anyone who would like a copy of this fact sheet can write us at ctbaboardwatch@yahoo.com and we'll be happy to send it you.

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Billy's Empire — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:55:23 GMT

That's why he is my choice, along with Asher. He has done nothing to tell me he can not get the trip and distance, he likes the slop, and he is a good closer. Desert Party, Chocolate Candy, Friesian Fire...