5/10 (LS): Lone Star Derby (+ 2 TX Stallion S.)
 

10th (5:47) Lone Star Derby (G3)

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Limestone Edge Lanerie C J 122 L
2 El Gato Malo Bejarano R 122 Blk-On L
3 Golden Yank Berry M C 122 L
4 Poni Colada Hamilton Q 122 L
5 King's Silver Son Quinonez L S 122 L
6 Texas Wildcatter Albarado R J 122 L
7 Ide Like a Double Clark K D 122 L
8 Isabull Doocy T T 122 L
1A Samba Rooster Gomez G K 122 Blk-On L
9 Leonides Migliore R 122 L
10 My Pal Charlie Theriot H J II 122 L
11 Fort Apache Martin E M Jr 122 L
12 Real Appeal Graham J 122 L

A-Coupled: Limestone Edge and Samba Rooster



7th (4:23) Texas Stallion S.

1 1/16 Miles | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $125,000

1 Formal Flyer Hamilton Q 120 L
2 Bad Comma Figueroa J 120 L
3 Jones Time Doocy T T 120 Blk-Off L
4 Ms Classic Seneca McNeil T 120 L
5 Classie Baloo Berry M C 120 L
6 Surfboard Quinonez L S 120 L
7 Island in the Sand Eramia R E 120 L
8 Dynamic Cowgirl Lambert C T 120 L



9th (5:19) Texas Stallion S.

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $125,000

1 Ablaze With Spirit Quinonez L S 120 L
2 Claudia's Forum Guzman J 120 L
3 Imagine a Cat Ramos A B 120 L
4 Ferdinand's Flyer McNeil T 120 L
5 C E P A's Forum Eramia R E 120 L
6 Brother Warbucks Martin E M Jr 120 Blk-Off L
7 Gold Coyote Walker B J Jr 120 L
8 Authentic Jones Figueroa J 120 L
1A Snug Shepherd J 120 L

A-Coupled: Ablaze With Spirit and Snug

Was any excuse ever offered for Texas Wildcatter's pathetic performance last out?

Was one needed? Anyone who liked him last out got exactly what they deserved.

He ran an ok race in the Gotham considering the pace. I didn't expect the debacle that occured last out.

So is El Gato Malo going to Lone Star or Baltimore Steve? Or are they leaving both options open for now?

You're actually correct here. Let's check the race:

He was running in tandem with Tale of Ekati and Giant Moon until just past the half mile point, where they continued on with it and he folded like an accordion.
Of course, he did manage to finish ahead of Inner Light, who dueled with War Pass.

All in all, a very nice effort. I see a positive trend in the form cycle.

Hey smart guy... how bout some winners instead of b*tching about supposed poor rides and retrospectively critisizing others' opinions?

All I really want to see is a competitive race.
They can all run high 80 Beyers thats just fine by me.
A group with a full field that is competitive is
what I desire for this race.

Don't hold your breath Phil. All dude knows how to do is complain and rag on other people about their opinion after a race has been run.

Why would I do that?

And, I'm not criticizing, I'm agreeing. :rolleyes:

Refresh my mind as to a recent 'supposed' poor ride I bitched about?

He's not very good. That's his excuse. Horses that aren't very good don't put up consistent performances. If they did, they'd be good.

Can someone please show me where I ever said the horse was very good? All I said was he ran a decent race in the Gotham considering the pace and then absolutely stopped early on in his next race which was puzzling and the majority of the time when that happens there is a valid reason for it. Considering he's likely to be in this race and I will probably bet it I'd like to know if anyone heard an excuse cause it would be one I'd be inclined to actually believe and toss the last race from my capping. Doesn't mean I'd think the horse would win if I tossed it, doesn't mean I'd think he'd lose. I'm just looking to see if anyone has any info so I can factor it in. God forbid, someone want to offer something of value on here rather than just blindly bashing every horse, jockey, and track surface.

I am not saying you said he was any good. You didn't read me type that. You asked was there any excuse and I said that's his excuse.

El Gato Malo
 

El Gato Malo will be going to Texas. The blinkers are on and he's ready to roll.

El Gato Malo has NO shot vs. Samba Rooster. . .

Does anyone know...
 

...Is Lone Star a speed favoring track??

Would this be a good time for me to finally get off the Golden Yank bandwagon? After the Arkansas Derby maybe I should have thrown myself under the bandwagon.:confused:

The more I look at the PP's, the more I am liking My Pal Charlie...

PP's
 

PP's are exactly what they are, past performance's. Things happen between races. If there is any speed to push the Rooster, and El Gato Malo handles the track it's all over.....

No one can run with Samba Rooster early. . . He'll run off like he did in the Lexington but this time it'll be on dirt at a shorter distance. . . Game over. . .

My Pal Charlie has a good shot here. Competitive via numbers and should get a good trip off what should be an insane speed duel..

I agree other than the distance is actually the same as the Lexington. This thing could look like Sinister Minister at the Blue Grass a couple years ago IMO.

Good point - was thinking the Lex was 9F for some reason . . . oops . . . won't matter, though

Samba Rooster Key
 

If you like Samba Rooster to win it. Hit the all button for second so you don't leave a big ticket out there..... Go EGM....

Quick question. Can I bet the lonestar derby and Peter Pan in a Philly OTB? Or are the signals blocked?

thanks!

As far as I know you can. Lone Star's signal is only blocked from ADWs and Belmont signed a deal with the Mid-Atlantic cooperative on Thursday. You should be OK.

NT

Yes.

Playing Samba on top in supers and keying My Pal Charlie in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

Leonides.

Possible harrasser horse.
I would feel better if he were not present.

Texas Stallion Stakes (9th race)
 

Hey, gotta give props to my friend's horse, Ferdinand's Flyer, who competes in today's Texas Stallion Stakes (9th race). FF tuned up nicely in 6 furlong dash on April 27. He ran well and came out of race ready for this one. Owners and trainer will concede that 8.5F is not his best distance. However, he may get part of exotics and, if Gold Coyote has off day, take top prize.

He should show speed but he won't be near Samba. . . It's not like Gomez is gonna try to rate this horse or slow it down on the front end. . . I'm far more worried about getting My Pal Charlie up underneath than Samba Rooster winning. . . After him the race is incredibly wide open but I had to take some sort of stand somewhere. . .

They have not let Leonides roll yet.
I dont even know why he is in the race.
Thats what is worrysome.
Some sort of sacrifice.

The track should definitely favor your choice.

El Gato Malo
 

He had some trouble but fought through and won. I think the Belmont might not be out of the question next... Watch out for Lt. Ron in the Barbaro Stakes if he's looking better this week.......

Congrats on the win. . . Hope Lt. Ron is healthy soon. . . could be a serious horse. . .

No shot at 12f....None!