Mine That Bird

The Indomitable DrugS · #1 08-20-2009, 02:55 PM

The owners said on TVG that he was leaning towards not running in the Travers.

Did anyone else see the guy? He was wearing a Cowboy hat and what looked like a Raiders offensive lineman football jersey.

VOL JACK · #2 08-20-2009, 03:00 PM

He talks like he has been kicked in the head by those quarter horses too many times.

I dont put any stock into anything the guy says.
After he said his A.P. Indy maiden had a shot to win the preakness.

The Indomitable DrugS · #3 08-20-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VOL JACK

He talks like he has been kicked in the head by those quarter horses too many times.

I dont put any stock into anything the guy says.
After he said his A.P. Indy maiden had a shot to win the preakness.

He is one funny looking dude.

declansharbor · #4 08-20-2009, 03:12 PM

Possible to PA Derby. WHy not? Why run against QUality Road when you can collect a nice check down here against the B team?

RockHardTen1985 · #5 08-20-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by declansharbor

Possible to PA Derby. WHy not? Why run against QUality Road when you can collect a nice check down here against the B team?

Why not run against him? He is her only legit competition right now. I feel strong that he would defeat her. Zenyatta is more then likely not coming to race her, so why not have the big showdown next Saturday? If they both go next Saturday, when is the last time we have had a showdown like this?
Dare I say, Ten Most Wanted vs Peace Rules?

booner · #6 08-20-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Why not run against him? He is her only legit competition right now. I feel strong that he would defeat her. Zenyatta is more then likely not coming to race her, so why not have the big showdown next Saturday? If they both go next Saturday, when is the last time we have had a showdown like this?
Dare I say, Ten Most Wanted vs Peace Rules?

Surely you are talking about Quality Road.

MTB vs. RA is not a showdown.

RockHardTen1985 · #7 08-20-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by booner

Surely you are talking about Quality Road.

MTB vs. RA is not a showdown.

Of course I am talking about Quality Road. MTB is a plodder IMO. Who had favorable set up's in his wins. He will win again, because he is a gelding and has handled poly, but he's not in QR's league.

johnny pinwheel · #8 08-22-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by booner

Surely you are talking about Quality Road.

MTB vs. RA is not a showdown.

how fast people forget. she was life and death at the wire in the preakness. and the travers is another 1/16. it was the only race thats been close for her this year. i hope he runs, and rachel too, that procedure usually moves horses up. with quality road in there, the pace will be legit if not quick. thats all this horse needs. a mile and a quarter and targets tiring out. his last two trips were terrible, moved up prematuraly in both. if all these horses run, he will be the FORGOTTEN ONE. its got value written all over it. i figured he would lose at that bullring in west virginia(i was hoping). if he does run the price just went up. i'll be laughing all the way to the window after. his last race at this distance was an absolute laugher. if he does enter this guy talking just added a couple more points on the board. which is fine by me.

Gander · #9 08-20-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Why not run against him? He is her only legit competition right now. I feel strong that he would defeat her. Zenyatta is more then likely not coming to race her, so why not have the big showdown next Saturday? If they both go next Saturday, when is the last time we have had a showdown like this?
Dare I say, Ten Most Wanted vs Peace Rules?

LOL, I hope you are kidding. A showdown?

Quality Road vs Rachel would dwarf this. They're both a zip code better than either Ten Most and Peace Rules. Those 2 have already been forgotten and for the record, it was hardly a showdown.

RockHardTen1985 · #10 08-20-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander

LOL, I hope you are kidding. A showdown?

Quality Road vs Rachel would dwarf this. They're both a zip code better than either Ten Most and Peace Rules. Those 2 have already been forgotten and for the record, it was hardly a showdown.

omg, Gander chill out. I have to assume you are the only one who did not realize I was just messing around. LOL. Come on man....

RockHardTen1985 · #11 08-20-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

The owners said on TVG that he was leaning towards not running in the Travers.

Did anyone else see the guy? He was wearing a Cowboy hat and what looked like a Raiders offensive lineman football jersey.

I hope he runs, but will he make any impact? I may be wrong, but I think Quality Road has as much talent as any top 3yr old we have had recently. I hope its a big field, and I pray Rachel runs to improve the odds on QR.

Antitrust32 · #12 08-20-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I hope he runs, but will he make any impact? I may be wrong, but I think Quality Road has as much talent as any top 3yr old we have had recently. I hope its a big field, and I pray Rachel runs to improve the odds on QR.

you better hope Rachel doesnt run or you will lose your money. IF she didnt win the race over Quality Road.. they would burn each other out and a closer would win.

RockHardTen1985 · #13 08-20-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

you better hope Rachel doesnt run or you will lose your money. IF she didnt win the race over Quality Road.. they would burn each other out and a closer would win.

QR does not need the lead, Warriors Reward is my price play.

Monarchos1 · #14 08-20-2009, 04:44 PM

I saw the interview and the amazing thing is that TVG's talking head - Mike Joyce - didn't even acknowledge the owner's comments. He wouldn't know a story if one fell on him. Allen did say that MTB would likely return to New Mexico and begin BC preparations. Since they have committed to parading him before the All American Derby, I think it's reasonable to believe that the PA Derby is not being considered.

letswastemoney · #15 08-20-2009, 04:51 PM

this is all very confusing

run him somewhere (as long as he's okay)

TouchOfGrey · #16 08-20-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

The owners said on TVG that he was leaning towards not running in the Travers.

Despite reports, Mine That Bird trainer says horse won't run in Pennsylvania Derby

chucklestheclown · #17 08-20-2009, 11:34 PM

What is this thread about?

RockHardTen1985 · #18 08-20-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chucklestheclown

What is this thread about?

It was about Mine that Bird, but I brought QR into it because I think he's one of the top 3 year olds in the last 3-5 years. I beleive he is as good as anything we have had.

Gander · #19 08-21-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

It was about Mine that Bird, but I brought QR into it because I think he's one of the top 3 year olds in the last 3-5 years. I beleive he is as good as anything we have had.

I agree, with the exception of Rachel, who I think is not only more talented than QR, but obviously at this point more seasoned. I think we are very lucky to have both of these 3 year olds in training, not to mention a good possibility for a showdown in 8 days.

I know QR didnt get the chance to win races that really matter, but he still has time to win the Travers, Jockey Club and maybe a shot at the BC.
To me he is as good as any 3 year old colt since Point Given.

Rachel is in her own sport.

slotdirt · #20 08-21-2009, 08:30 AM

I thought I read Mine that Bird had some kind of minor procedure done and that was the reason he wouldn't run in the Travers? My mind could be escaping me, of course.