Spring Hill Farm - Off the Trail
 

Knee fracture suffered in the Tampa Bay Derby - per J. Privman

Surgery tomorrow @ Root and Riddle to insert a screw

Worth noting is that he sold cheaply at the Ned Evans dispersal because he didn't vet out.

Still doesnt

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great, now you guys tell me. he is #4 of my rttr contest htat is now out. unreal. i know why did i pick him? i thought he may be a wild card and heard that he had some talent. who am i gonna pick in the supplemental picks this weekend?? any thoughts from anyone i have 4 spots to fill.

Secret Circle, Wrote, Mark Valeski, and Liaison

Mark Valeski is going to be the 2012 Kentucky Derby Winner.

Are they running the Derby at Delaware Park this year?

Are you implying that Larry Jones is incapable of getting the job done ? I think there is ample evidence to refute your contention.

No, I was implying his horses run well at Delaware Park. I think there is ample evidence that backs up my opinion.

I don't doubt he can get the job done.

Same here... I'll be lucky to have 3 still in by the time they get in the gate.

The Risen Star was kind of a weird race. It was a bit of a merry-go-round, as the first 4 out of the gate were the first 4 home. Aside from El Padrino wresting the lead at the top of the stretch, the only other significant move in the race was Mr. Bowling going backwards.

A look back at previous years, and it seems like the Risen Star and Louisiana Derby tend to have this type of result. Never really noticed it before (maybe I should have), but it looks like speed carries fairly well there.

In that respect, Mark Valeski's effort in the Risen Star may have been a bit dressed up. He certainly looked like he was going well throughout, but then again, he was tracking an 80-1 shot who ultimately held on for 4th. His pedigree seems geared toward one turn and he was barely making his two-turn debut in the race.

As he has talent and he's staying put at Fair Grounds, he could easily win the Louisiana Derby (especially if it comes up light). However, he feels like a Discreetly Mine or Mission Impazible type of horse. Talented but late to the scene, and ultimately meant for middle distances.