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Old 04-30-2015, 09:31 AM
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talking Baffert...it Is A Little Strange To Have 1 Trainer Likely Running The 2 Post Time Favs.

I Mean... How Can He Not Be Pulling For 1 Just A Little bit More?

they both have good posts...their race to lose.

i think firing line has a shot.
What made you reconsider your stance as AP and Dortmund being the only ones with a chance for the win?

Just wondering.

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I get that he is picture perfect in the mornings, but how does a 5f work translate to 10f?

Usain Bolt has a magnificent, effortless stride. He looks great doing it over 100m and 200m, and he's even won recently at 400m. But could he do it over 600m? 800m? Against Rushida?

I think he'll be struggling in the last furlong. I don't think he can stagger home fast enough to win.
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Old 05-01-2015, 11:26 AM
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Not tactics, but just raw ability.

He's just so much better.
Based on what?
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Old 05-01-2015, 12:05 PM
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Based on what?
Based on watching both of them run.

That being said, I'm not as confident now that AP will be in front of Dortmund in the early running.
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Old 05-01-2015, 12:30 PM
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Based on watching both of them run.

That being said, I'm not as confident now that AP will be in front of Dortmund in the early running.
Is that handicapping method what led to your current status as a non-bettor?
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Old 05-01-2015, 01:34 PM
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Is that handicapping method what led to your current status as a non-bettor?
No.
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No.
So you are betting now?
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Thrilled he won!
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Has Upstart finished yet?
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Has Upstart finished yet?
I laughed. And then I cried.
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I'm certain that whoever called out IC about his opinions on AP and belittling him, and might have possibly touted the DFL horse, will be back here lettin IC know who was right. I'm holding my breath.
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Has Upstart finished yet?
If you watched the replay you would notice that he wasn't cantering so great over the wire.
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big on...i like horses that lift their legs high in the stretch.
It feels so good. I just like being right. It really feels good to pick the right horse.

CONGRATS A.P., V. Espinoza and B. Baffert......I just like being right. It feels good to pick the right horse.
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Old 05-03-2015, 01:45 AM
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I'm certain that whoever called out IC about his opinions on AP and belittling him, and might have possibly touted the DFL horse, will be back here lettin IC know who was right. I'm holding my breath.
LOL.

I hope you have big lungs.
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Old 05-03-2015, 01:46 AM
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If you watched the replay you would notice that he wasn't cantering so great over the wire.
I really thought Upstart was an impossible pick, but man, what happened to him?

Did he get hurt? I've been out all night immediately after the race ended, so I have no idea what happened to him.
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If you watched the replay you would notice that he wasn't cantering so great over the wire.
No, he did not look great finishing.
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It feels so good. I just like being right. It really feels good to pick the right horse.

CONGRATS A.P., V. Espinoza and B. Baffert......I just like being right. It feels good to pick the right horse.
You were? Way to go Dicky, this is a big accomplishment! You learned how to pick the favorite in a horse race!

But I wouldn't take off the helmet yet . . . .
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You were? Way to go Dicky, this is a big accomplishment! You learned how to pick the favorite in a horse race!

But I wouldn't take off the helmet yet . . . .
It's as hard to stick with chalk as it is to try and beat it. Sometimes you just have to say I'm betting the favorite, for good if not obvious reasons usually. I did and am very pleased with the results.

And a great grandson, I believe, of the great Storm Cat . . . even better in my book.
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No, he did not look great finishing.
So rubbing it in that he ran poorly (and way below expectations) was just to make yourself feel better? Well done.


Thankfully, he is reportedly ok for now.
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