Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

winwinwin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:06:38 GMT

hello Forbidden Apple, dont feel upset, these things do happen in Horse racing,the scratching of Buddy's Saint!! this is why I promised not to give my Aninal for the Kentucky until the week of the Derby, making sure all is well with my Animal, I am just doing homework now, and hopefully leaving no stones unturned, probably you will find another Derby Fancy, and guess what? you will be rewarded, so things do happen for things to happen.. take care Apple..

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

winwinwin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:01:31 GMT

hello Ranagulzion, and all Analysts

how are we all doing? Ranagulzion,

I am most happy that we have some great Racing fans, who are very sharp, and are astute students of this game!Really I am also a student, and have been for may years, and have learned, and am still learning, and often wonders when will I ever know all about this game, only to realize that the more I learn/know, is the more there is to know/learn, it's an intrigue,I am getting better as a student, I chart down all experiences as a lesson...can you imagine how many chapters, and volumes left for me to master.. whew!!anyway, I am all about fun and Racing really gives me that!

as I continue to write blogs, there will come a time when I give my views about anything that I may have noticed during a race, and so on!I hope it to be funny and keep all students happy, and in great moods..here's one for the century

years ago at Belmont Park, during a race, Pat Day and Angel Cordero came down to a finish, a stirring duel, Angel rode Slew of Gold,I forgot the name of Pat Day's horse he rode, anyway, Day won the Race and Angel claimed foul for Day bumping him at the 1/16pole, and shutting him inside, the stewards reviewed the films, and said Angel initiated the contact, and the results stands.. only in New York

if anyone remembers the name of the horse Pat Day rode, could you remind me. thank you all

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

Forbidden Apple — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:55:44 GMT

And now I have to take my own advice, Buddy's Saint is officialy a scratch from this years KY Derby trail. I always had my eyes open towards other contenders. My top three are solid: 1-Conveyance 2-Awesome Act 3-Lookin at Lucky.

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

Forbidden Apple — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:48:13 GMT

Draynay, what happened to Dublin and Super Saver? Scratch Dublin from your short list because he has no chance to win the KY Derby.

And don't cry to much tonight because of Rachel's loss. It's time to regroup Mr. Superstar handicapper.

Try opening your eyes to some different horses, you might learn something new.

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Mike Relva — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:26:51 GMT

DRAYNAY

UptownCharlybrown will win.

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Householder — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:07:30 GMT

The last horse to win the Triple Crown won the San Felipe. Dublin couldn't handle Baffert's "B" squad now he's going to beat his big gun?

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draynay — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:47:19 GMT

Super Saver is much the best and in the San Felipe who cares ? And look for Dublin to take charge and put his name up as a serious Derby threat.

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Ranagulzion — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:01:56 GMT

WINWINWIN,

"Brothers in racing" yes indeed, with some great sports-loving sisters too. Looking forward to seeing your animal ...my Triple Crown winning animal is a beast (LOL). Bravo Pal.

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draynay — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:37:44 GMT

gw bush I hate to break your heart but I said nothing about wearing a dress if Zenyatta wins the big race on plastic.

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mr pibb — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:48:03 GMT

caracortado in the san felipe followed by dave in dixie or interactif.

super saver and odysseus boxed in the tampa bay derby.

dublin or lookin at lucky in the rebel.

bushwacker,

lol, do you really think the nay nugget will live up to his word?

me thinks only when cows fly.

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

winwinwin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:24:06 GMT

hello Ranagulzion,I do respect your racing knowledge, and thoughts on the sighting of the 2010' kentucky Derby winner, and also this winner you believe will be a triple crown winner, after the Florida Derby, I say this is a great feeling, I really would not be heart-broken if your Horse/choice were to win Derby and triple crown, this would be very special to the next triple crown winner & the connections, I need to continue to do my homework, and like I said, after I view all the probables (starters)

and then complete my work, only then would I be able to choose an animal that I would really think can win the Derby, this would only be told to all analysts one week before the Derby,( my selection)so for now, I have not yet seen all the horses that are going to race as yet, but we all will know at least the final monday before the Derby, and this is all the time I will need to tell all analysts by that Thursday, week of the Derby who I like to win,it maybe your choice, and if it is, I would not be hesitant to join you, in supporting your choice, I will let you know during derby week, who that animal will be, we are brothers in racing, so we will continue to be great sportsman as we are, no annimosity ..this is our game, what do you think?

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

Carlos in Cali — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:52:57 GMT

TB Derby) I think Odysseus will keep improving,he'll be in the catbird seat throughout & take this one going away. Super Saver is a talented confirmed front runner,but this will be his first start in 4months and he should come-up short especially if the track is heavier than usual(rain?). Plus,he won't get an easy lead in here. Uptowncharlybrown needs to kick it up a notch & Schoolyard Dreams does also.

Rebel) The 2yo Champ L'at Lucky will run good enough to win off the 4month lay-off cuz' he's that classy.Dirt will not be a problem & the added blinkers will keep him on his toes. I think Dublin will bounce big time in here because of his long,sustained run in his comeback race last out,and his recent blazing works might be too much too soon.We'll see. Noble's Promise couldn't beat L' at Lucky in their 2 match-ups last yr.,don't see any reason he'll turn the tables now.

R.Lewis) Caracortada is for real & will be tough to beat. Interactif is a tough turf horse so he should take to the Pro-ride. Dave in Dixie reminds me of Chocolate Candy,always comes running late, but is just not good enough vs. top class. American Lion has to show he's not all hype. Tough race,but I'll take the proven product =(track/distance), Caracortada who should get the perfect mid-pack stalking trip.

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Jason Shandler — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:27:22 GMT

Hercraig: No works since Jan. 18 for Laus Deo. Obviously, some kind of health problem.

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heycraigo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:17:55 GMT

Can anyone tell me whats happening with Laus Deo

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Slew — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:36:16 GMT

Longwaytomay: I hear you!

JaSON: Paragallo is an excellent example for naming a horse "I Want Revenge".

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

gw_bushwacker — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:56:03 GMT

draynay,

Go to the Bloodhorse "beyond the blinkers" blog and "buy a derby hat,save a horse" where you'll find a pink derby hat that will go great with any pink dress you choose for this years Ky. Derby. Hey you'll even be doing some good for racing as the proceeds go to a great cause. Don't forget to take alot of pics of you decked out all pretty in pink courtesy of Zenyatta's one for the ages win in last years Br. Cup Classic. We are all anxiously waiting to see some shots of you all in your glory.

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

Ranagulzion — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:21:53 GMT

CARLOS in CALI,

The Tampa Bay Derby is a very interesting race on paper but Super Saver is going to show that the Todd Squad elite stalkers are in a different stratosphere from the competition when the gates open. Odysseus is a promising colt and I too admire Albertrani's approach since the days of Bernadini but like so many of the AP Indy family Odysseus will likely be 'behind the eighth ball' come Derby day. I think that Albertrani will see on Saturday that the Preakness is more timely for him in oreder to compete with the fearsome Todd Squad led by Eskendereya, Super Saver and Rule. Uptowncharlybrown should outkick Odysseus up the lane for second without threatening the out of class Super Saver.

You haven't commented on the Rebel stakes but I am looking for Noble's Promise to capture this one. I see him taking charge turning for home and repelling the stretch runs of Dublin and Looking At Lucky.

In the San Felipe Caracortado should again prevail on the Pro-Ride but beware of The Todd Squad Derby sleeper called Interactif. If Awesome Act's Gotham performance can guide us about the quality of last year's Juvenile Turf graduates then Interactif must be very dangerous in here.

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Mike Relva — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:56:38 GMT

LONGWAYTOMAY

I'll second that.

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longwaytomay — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:25:44 GMT

Jason,

I was wondering if you could hook me up with a personal interview with Ernie Paragallo. I only need about five minutes in a private setting.

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Slew — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:12:40 GMT

I'll be keeping an eye on Backtalk. He's a speed horse; I just don't know if he's got the focus. He's training at the Fair Grounds....think he's pointing toward Lousiana Derby preview day.

Some 3 year olds there are turning in really nice works. I still hope Mendip comes to the Ky Derby; he certainly impressed me. And Dave in Dixie should be fun to watch...just may pass Caracortado next time out. I'm very anxious to see LAL run in the Rebel, and check out how he'll do.

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Ranagulzion — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:06:56 GMT

WINWINWIN,

Sorry to disappoint you but its too late for you to be a heart breaker 'cause we've already spotted the Derby winner ...just waitin' until the Florida Derby to be sure of whether we have the next Triple Crown winner on our hands. Nevertheless, please don't be discouraged ... continue to enjoy the ride.

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Carlos in Cali — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:21:27 GMT

Jason: Your TB Derby preview article and subsequent tidbits confirmed my observations re: Odysseus. Plus,Albertrani is patient and runs his horses thru their allowances,never rushing them,it's his M.O. I also think he'll run huge this weekend & Street Sense's track/stakes record will be in jeopardy,IMO.

Sounds like Pletcher is not concerned w/the fact that his Derby hopefuls are up-on-the-lead types. That's fine for the preps,but the Ky.Derby is a whole new animal.

Ranagulzion: Peppi Knows?..lol,I merely stated that he'd win the Whirlaway(which he did @ 8-1 you're welcome),never did I mention him as a Derby horse. I've been on Odysseus since I saw his TB Downs race live and even posted my thoughts about it on Haskin's Derby Dozen the day after(check for yourself). Maybe you're referring to Ron The Greek who I still think will run big if he participates.

Watch how Odysseus separates himself from your Super Saver down the stretch this Saturday,... and Eskendereya/Rule will run each other into the ground if they meet in the Fla.Derby,all but dashing any hope for your 'Todd squad' TC sweep,LOL. ....shalom in the home!

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winwinwin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:40:56 GMT

Just saying hello! maybe we all should await all the prep races

to be run between March-April, and then we all can start to choose our selections for this years Kentucky Derby 2010! reason is for me..most of the entrants will definately have to run between now

and say the first week in April, as then the Derby is the first day

of may, so April being a short Month, all pretenders and contenders will have to step up, or otherwise step-out..I really cannot say anything now about which horse I will root for,it's too early, as I have not yet seen half of the field perform since last year, and I refuse to bandwagon any horse at this time as some clever trainer will unleash a gift wrapped prize, and I just dont know who will it be!!

however, I know that it wont be a wire Job, so all those analysts who are bandwagonning a leader.. guess what! a few trainers told me they want a front runner to use as a rabbit, so they can get the pace to stalk and run him down into the ground!! so I am curious,

I have a few of those trainers with those kind of horses, who will run big on Derby Day, so just be careful not to get swallowed into the trainer who think he can wire the 2010 Derby, I hope this did not break the hearts of those guys who believe they have already seen the 2010 kentucky Derby winner

take this as a lesson to be learned"there is an old saying, you can run, but you cannot hide"

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tcc — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:31:22 GMT

Jason:

Re: San Felipe Stks.

You will have some choosing to do,

as you have mentioned previously you liked Interactif and your recent top 10 list you have Caracortado #2.

re: Is Buddy's Saint Still a Derby Threat?

Jason Shandler — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:56:59 GMT

Carlos: I talked to him for a while about Odysseus. There are quotes from the interview in my TB Derby preview, which was recently posted. Yes, they liked him from the start, but went slow with him. I think he will run huge on Saturday.