Not that it matters but personally I don't extend congrats because someone is or is not a woman. If anything it's a bit demeaning, isn't it? Like
oh look at what the little woman did kinda mentality (which I thought was over and done with a few decades ago).
I understand Cardus and others in their reluctance to be thrilled for Ollie so I will keep it simple and just acknowledge that I believe Gai can have the same effect. Oh and yes that glaring omission was intentional.
Someday would love to hear thoughts on the ridiculous events leading up to the race with who did / was allowed to do what with what horse. (Big round of applause for uniform rules).
(I mean what if one of them had won?).
Moving on...
It'll be interesting to see La Amistad, Makybe Diva's sister (well 3/4 sister for the people who count bits) in the Precedence race (sorry for not using proper names).
Dothraki for me in the 4th, Zurella in the 5th (with Unchain my Heart underneath).
In the 7th I am not using Boban, Solzhenitsynor nor will I use Toydini on top which I guess qualifies me for the idiot of the evening award. I do like Speediness and Blackie both...
Win bet on Blackie. Leaving it at that.
The Precedence race... come on I love this horses but he shouldn't be the favorite. Moudre with Michelle up for me. Prebble is my favorite jockey in the world. Have to pass...
Aashiq in the final (although those odds on Disciple are pretty nice).
Okay deep breath...
In the Sprint I thought I would have to surgically remove both Lucky Nine and Bel Sprinter from some random part of me. I love these horses.
In trying to be objective I was going to use Platelet on top but see that she scratched...
Pains me to leave out Bel Sprinter but alas... I do believe my old man from HK can win this thing.
Win and exacta, Lucky Nine / Epaulette, Via Verde (That's all I can do. Big fan of too many here and I know when to back off and stop trying to figure it out).
Good luck tonight. Hope everyone does well.
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Originally Posted by Cardus
No, but Americain, the 2010 winner, was in Pletcher's barn before being sold. His Cup-winning trainer was quoted as saying that he was "overtrained" in America. Interesting line.
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I never realized that.