Devil May Care a Derby possibility

[randallscott35]

Big doings.

Filly in Derby "a possibility," Pletcher says
By Jay Privman

The filly Devil May Care, considered one of the leading contenders for the Kentucky Oaks on April 30, could be entered instead in the Kentucky Derby on May 1, a scenario her trainer, Todd Pletcher, termed "a possibility" on Tuesday morning.

"We're leaning toward the Oaks, but the Derby is a possibility," Pletcher said from New York, where he stopped for a day en route from Florida to Kentucky. "Everything will be determined after she works this weekend. It costs $2,500 to enter the Oaks. It costs $25,000 to enter the Derby, so you've got to be pretty serious about running in the Derby to spend that money."

Pletcher said the decision on which race or races to enter would have to be made by John Greathouse, whose Glencrest Farm owns Devil May Care.

"Everything is up in the air until she works," said Pletcher, who said Devil May Care had been training sensationally since her victory in the Bonnie Miss Stakes last month at Gulfstream Park. Pletcher said that if Devil May Care ran in the Oaks, he would still strongly consider running her in the final leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, five weeks later on June 5. Pletcher won both races in 2007 with Rags to Riches.

[randallscott35]

Unless it is strictly an owners decision, if Pletch thought Esken was a cinch, why enter the filly in the race who would be 2nd choice in the Oaks. Hmm

[randallscott35]

Hurting the chances of even more horses on the bubble especially if one of the two DTrial gang get in after this weekend. Horse 20, be nervous, be very nervous.

[blackthroatedwind]

I don't know how the earnings stand, but I imagine if Eightyfiveandafifty was 20th without some entering, you could possibly see a horse with earnings being entered, only to scratch, with an interest in keeping that horse out of the race.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't know how the earnings stand, but I imagine if Eightyfiveandafifty was 20th without some entering, you could possibly see a horse with earnings being entered, only to scratch, with an interest in keeping that horse out of the race.

Danthebluegrassman Part 2. Shi-tty karma for those who do this.

[blackthroatedwind]

Then the Derby should allow AEs.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Then the Derby should allow AEs.

Probably should.

[randallscott35]

I believe they've started 24 before in the race. At, 20, why not go to 24. Like watching RollerDerby

[blackthroatedwind]

I would imagine that Eightyfiveinafifty will be the big unspoken story Derby week should he have earnings and then be entered in the Derby. You can be pretty sure more than a few people will be wondering if there is a way to keep him out of the race....and this is potentially one of them.

I'm not saying it's fair, or that I would necessarily agree, but it is a very possible scenerio.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Danthebluegrassman Part 2. Shi-tty karma for those who do this.

How so? Didn't Baffert win that Derby with War Emblem?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

How so? Didn't Baffert win that Derby with War Emblem?

How so? The public discussion of entering and scratching a horse to keep another one out.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

How so? The public discussion of entering and scratching a horse to keep another one out.

Where was the bad karma was my question? Baffert won the Derby from which Danthebluegrassman was scratched with War Emblem. You think he cares that he upset Barry Irwin?

[Merlinsky]

If John Velazquez's on Eskendereya, who would get the mount? I'm trying to think of who else Pletcher uses that isn't already on a horse.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

If John Velazquez's on Eskendereya, who would get the mount? I'm trying to think of who else Pletcher uses that isn't already on a horse.

Baze.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Baze.

Thanks. It's one of those things where you look at the list and you can't figure out who's not on it, but you'd know the name if you heard it. Maybe if Jon Court's wife hustles ...

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Thanks. It's one of those things where you look at the list and you can't figure out who's not on it, but you'd know the name if you heard it. Maybe if Jon Court's wife hustles ...

ok, what I miss? what is the problem with Jon's wife? The only thing I know is that she is there to help him after the race (I didn't watch Jockeys because it was 20 minutes of commercials 5 minutes of rehash and 5 minutes of show)

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

ok, what I miss? what is the problem with Jon's wife? The only thing I know is that she is there to help him after the race (I didn't watch Jockeys because it was 20 minutes of commercials 5 minutes of rehash and 5 minutes of show)

I'm just joking around, but there was something about a new dress and purse that she wanted and Jon bringing home the bucks so she could get what she had her eye on I guess. I took it as more lighthearted than some folks I guess, but how many people hope their spouse gets a raise so they could afford something they wanted? It's not a crazy thing. I don't know the woman, and it's been awhile since I've seen that episode, so I'm not gonna call her a gold digger. Editing can make people look weird even if that was how she seemed. Reality shows do that stuff all the time depending on what story they want to put together.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

If John Velazquez's on Eskendereya, who would get the mount? I'm trying to think of who else Pletcher uses that isn't already on a horse.

DeCarlo, he's ridden Pletcher Derby horses before.

NT