Christmas Kid

[whorstman]

Anybody know what's up w/ her for the Oaks? Got her listed as off the trail. Lemon Drop Kid was one of my favs.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

She's sound but not pointing for the Oaks....that's my understanding.

[whorstman]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

She's sound but not pointing for the Oaks....that's my understanding.

Shame, oh well. Thanks for the input.

[fpsoxfan]

I was surprised to hear she wasn't in either. After all it was a Lemon Drop kid horse who won the Oaks last year at a HUGE $. Hopefully we will see her in the Black Eyed susan????

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Hopefully we will see her in the Black Eyed susan????

I would think Jimmy Jerkens would be more likely to run her in NY, in some of the old Triple Tiara series races. Perhaps she'll start next on the Belmont Stakes undercard in the Acorn

[whodey17]

i was wanting her to go as well. not sure how many we will get this year.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I would think Jimmy Jerkens would be more likely to run her in NY, in some of the old Triple Tiara series races. Perhaps she'll start next on the Belmont Stakes undercard in the Acorn

I bet you're right.

[whodey17]

do u think he will find her a turf spot?

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

The same may be true for a filly I like; Boca Grande
looks like Shug is pointing her for the "black eyes" too.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I would think Jimmy Jerkens would be more likely to run her in NY, in some of the old Triple Tiara series races. Perhaps she'll start next on the Belmont Stakes undercard in the Acorn

Hmmm, going to make for a difficult decision in the 3yo contest.

[Getaway]

According to Jimmy, she wil be going to the Acorn. He didn't feel that the filly would be able to handle the distance of the Oaks. Jimmy knows what is best for the horse, and she sure is talented.

[JDank34]

Originally Posted by Getaway

According to Jimmy, she wil be going to the Acorn. He didn't feel that the filly would be able to handle the distance of the Oaks. Jimmy knows what is best for the horse, and she sure is talented.

Agree 100%...I actually like the fact that a few trainers like JJ and Shug are not "blinded" by the bright lights of the Oaks and will do what they feel is best for their respective fillies...plus Shug would never ship 1/2 way across the country to hook somone who is 1/5....also, I bet if you asked both of those guys they would absolutely tell you the Alabama is a much more important race to them than the Oaks.