Grade 1, $750,000 Whitney Handicap 8-5-6

Flower Alley looked like crap during Derby week. But the horse that showed up at Monmouth was a race horse. I cannot see this horse getting beat in 2006 (unless something bizarre happens). Sit back folks and enjoy watching this horse because you wont see him next year.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Flower Alley looked like crap during Derby week. But the horse that showed up at Monmouth was a race horse. I cannot see this horse getting beat in 2006 (unless something bizarre happens). Sit back folks and enjoy watching this horse because you wont see him next year.

I still don't think he'll win the BCC.

[dr. fager]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I still don't think he'll win the BCC.

on what basis...it's easy to say a horse won't win...who will ?

This horse has got as good as shot as anyone else in my opinion.

[slotdirt]

I don't see how anybody with an objective opinion would disagree that Flower Alley is the best horse in training right now. I think you can make a case for Lava Man, but other than that, Invasor? Come on, now.

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I don't see how anybody with an objective opinion would disagree that Flower Alley is the best horse in training right now. I think you can make a case for Lava Man, but other than that, Invasor? Come on, now.

Invasor is the urguyan triple crown champion. he was a terror at three. sooo good they sent him to america to see who could beat him.

and so far not many have. this horse is good, by Candy Stripes.
he can run forever, and if he remains healthy i feel he could give the flower boy a run for his money. they are both very good, and it will be fun to see them race.

[dr. fager]

Originally Posted by Secretariat

Invasor is the urguyan triple crown champion. he was a terror at three. sooo good they sent him to america to see who could beat him..

this is not entirely true, Sheikh Matoum purchased him after the 2005 Triple Crown in Uruguay that's why he racing here.

Jury is still out with this one for me, Discreet Cat just whooped him in Dubai and he's beaten Wanderin Boy, Andromeda's Hero, and what appears to be an injured Harlington since he hasn't worked since prior to the Pimlico Special.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by dr.fager

on what basis...it's easy to say a horse won't win...who will ?

This horse has got as good as shot as anyone else in my opinion.

Obviously, I don't know WHO will win as of yet since we don't have the entry list. Everyone keeps on talking about FA winning the BCC and I just don't see anything that spectacular about the horse. JMO, but I think that he's going to PROBABLY see some classier horses in the BCC than he's used to seeing.

[dr. fager]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Obviously, I don't know WHO will win as of yet since we don't have the entry list. Everyone keeps on talking about FA winning the BCC and I just don't see anything that spectacular about the horse. JMO, but I think that he's going to PROBABLY see some classier horses in the BCC than he's used to seeing.

Yeah, St. Liam was a nag....LMAO

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by dr.fager

Yeah, St. Liam was a nag....LMAO

Never said that... I said that he will see classier horses than he's USED to seeing. (Not to mention, he was beaten by St. Liam )

I stated my opinion (which I'm entitled to by the way) and there you go. I wasn't impressed with his last race out (although the track was a mess) and to me, he didn't look fully fit. I guess we'll find out at the Whitney how fit he is.

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Never said that... I said that he will see classier horses than he's USED to seeing. (Not to mention, he was beaten by St. Liam )

I stated my opinion (which I'm entitled to by the way) and there you go. I wasn't impressed with his last race out (although the track was a mess) and to me, he didn't look fully fit. I guess we'll find out at the Whitney how fit he is.

Cajun, it was his 1st race since the BCC, how fit did you want him?

[dr. fager]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Never said that... I said that he will see classier horses than he's USED to seeing. (Not to mention, he was beaten by St. Liam )

I stated my opinion (which I'm entitled to by the way) and there you go. I wasn't impressed with his last race out (although the track was a mess) and to me, he didn't look fully fit. I guess we'll find out at the Whitney how fit he is.

I was actually just prying, knowing you I figured it was a confirmation issue. No ill will meant.

He was very game that day against St. Liam, I'm not very fit yet either after taking the winter off

One point, please:

There's absolutely no correlation between the way a horse works out ... and the way he performs in a race.

None ... zero.

A horse who works fast is just as likely to lose as he is to win ... and a horse who works slow is just as likely to win as he is to lose.

Actual past performances aren't perfect either ... but they're a much better guide than workouts.

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I still don't think he'll win the BCC.

Cajun--why do you think he wont win. I mean, heck anyone can say a horse wont win. Give us the reasons as to why Flower Alley will not win the Breeders Cup Classic.