tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post135346944048521697..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: War Pass Takes A PassAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-5382247743308822882008-04-21T18:47:00.000-04:002008-04-21T18:47:00.000-04:00It should be obvious from the FD that BB can get 1...It should be obvious from the FD that BB can get 10F. If he had galloped out in 14 seconds, his 10F time would have beaten Street Sense last year. And that was off a very fast pace from a very bad post, all that weaving, and under largely a hand ride under the wire. Is there any doubt that, with a clean trip, BB can get around CD in 2:01? That'll win most derbies (doesn't mean he will, of course).<BR/><BR/>And before you say that they had the track paved on FD day, just reflect on what they do to the Churchill surface on KD day.<BR/><BR/>ajkreiderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-79407717648625706452008-04-21T18:11:00.000-04:002008-04-21T18:11:00.000-04:00How Zito did not realize something was wrong with ...How Zito did not realize something was wrong with that beautiful horse after Tampa - and then watched him run on the wrong lead around the last turn in the Wood to get beat by a nobody who could at least get the distance as he staggered home and still had the nerve to take him to Kentucky, makes for one remarkable horseman.<BR/>And yes, injuries are part of this game - not his fault - but to take him to Kentucky - <BR/>I was not there but I would wager his groom knew he was not right after both races.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-25794916028978983792008-04-21T10:47:00.000-04:002008-04-21T10:47:00.000-04:00Rating in the morning is not the same are rating t...Rating in the morning is not the same are rating the first saturday in may with 150,000 screeming fans on both sides of the track.<BR/><BR/>Unless he goes 49 for the first half, he is not getting 10f anyway. And they never go that slow in the Derby, there is always someone out there flying.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to get against him.<BR/><BR/>As for Zito, the horse hardly "broke down", he was injured, happens to athletes in all sport all the time.<BR/><BR/>Would rather have him training my Derby candidate than 0-forever Pletcher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-22345180256247471342008-04-20T23:12:00.000-04:002008-04-20T23:12:00.000-04:00Zito, Zito, Zito.....he did get Najran to run a ho...Zito, Zito, Zito.....he did get Najran to run a hole in the wind on Opening Day at Belmont a few years back.<BR/><BR/>He also had a positive.<BR/><BR/>Pletcher had a positive. Served lots of days.<BR/><BR/>Asmussen had a positive. Or two. Served 6 months! Gets Horse of The Year, Curlin, to win in Dubai. But, Curlin is just a great horse with your nameless trainer at the helm.<BR/><BR/>By the way, Matties, the trainer, who was banned from NYRA was heard to have been part of a syndicate that won about HALF A MILLION on three races! <BR/><BR/>Gotta love this sport. Well, if you have the inside scoop.<BR/><BR/>How is Patrick Biancone's vacation going? Is he collecting some snakes in Arizona? Or sunning himself on the French Riviera?<BR/><BR/>One of Biancone's former owners, though isn't he still part of --- Gulf Coast Farms?? They won the last today at Keeneland. Pletcher trained. A fun game -- for some.<BR/><BR/>Big Brown's trouble may come from Desormeaux. He will need to nurse his speed, and Kent D. is not the greatest on the lead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-71879273031352313542008-04-20T17:24:00.000-04:002008-04-20T17:24:00.000-04:00I read a very interesting article a few days ago i...I read a very interesting article a few days ago in a weekly Vegas publication called Gaming Today. It's written by Ed Golden (who compiles the stable notes for the Santa Anita website), and he interviewed 3 Derby-winning jocks (Pincay, Stevens, Eddie D.) and asked them what it takes to win the Derby, and who they like. They all listed Big Brown at the top, and Stevens went so far as to say, "Big Brown can rate. He's done it in the mornings...it's just not an issue. His biggest concern, like everyone else's, is getting a good start."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-26308292906077948242008-04-20T16:08:00.000-04:002008-04-20T16:08:00.000-04:00i am not at all a zito fan, his noble causeway deb...i am not at all a zito fan, his noble causeway debacle i thought made him look rather foolish. but in saying this i cant see anybody else doing any better with his stock then he does. he may be a butcher but that is the game like it or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-37383454903174760772008-04-20T15:06:00.000-04:002008-04-20T15:06:00.000-04:00He looked like he was breaking down in the Wood wh...He looked like he was breaking down in the Wood when he was on that right lead for last 3/8ths, yet Zito said how good he ran and how great he came out. <BR/>Guess it took him little time to realize something was somewhat amiss at Tampa Bay.<BR/>He's the man - Brooklyn NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-60383084239078126332008-04-20T14:31:00.000-04:002008-04-20T14:31:00.000-04:00Is anyone really surprised that Zito has had anoth...Is anyone really surprised that Zito has had another top class animal break down. <BR/>For every Zito media success story, it is a reality that his barn is known ( by NY horsemen) for destroying more talented animals then one can count.<BR/>Give a good trainer his 2 year olds and watch out. <BR/>This latest fiasco is just par for the course and nothing new.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-79479578884508783832008-04-20T14:19:00.000-04:002008-04-20T14:19:00.000-04:00very game win for foolish bid.he had to hold off a...very game win for foolish bid.<BR/>he had to hold off a big challenge in the stetch.<BR/>philly paper had him top pick of the day<BR/>he was even money favorite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-61776941491300985882008-04-20T12:59:00.000-04:002008-04-20T12:59:00.000-04:00Anonymous, I'm going to guess that there wasn't a ...Anonymous, I'm going to guess that there wasn't a mention of Pyro because a) he didn't work and b) Alan was talking about pace setters, something Pyro isn't.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, right now Bob Black Jack is on the outside looking in at number 23 on the list...<BR/>if both fillies go he'll need Adriano, Behindatthebar, and Salute the Sarge to all pass to make it to 20th...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801414754458604594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-28590753647007238032008-04-20T11:54:00.000-04:002008-04-20T11:54:00.000-04:00blue lion today.highland cat can't hang with alw.blue lion today.highland cat can't hang with alw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-89165103499178247272008-04-20T11:46:00.000-04:002008-04-20T11:46:00.000-04:00Nary a mention of Pyro, gotta love it, hope the ma...Nary a mention of Pyro, gotta love it, hope the main stream media ignores him too, but his odds took a hit with defection of War Pass, with whom I was not the least bit concerned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com