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Old 02-19-2009, 03:26 PM
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miraja why OFF Dunkirk?
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Old 02-19-2009, 03:42 PM
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i like american dance
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Old 02-19-2009, 03:46 PM
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nice win by dunkirk after going very wide on the first turn
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Old 02-19-2009, 03:46 PM
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Based on Price... Dunkirk has to perform... 1st out had a little problem with the trip ... but exploded.... don't usually like first out against winners ... but.....

They're Late chased Danger to Society and AP Cardinal first off layoff and made progress... sleeper

Stately Character poor showing in Holy Bull but will see if can show better against these

Alma D'Oro should improve off last

American Dance needs one...
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Alma D'Oro folded like a cheap tent.
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Old 02-19-2009, 03:49 PM
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8+ wide the first turn, 3-4 wide the 2nd turn... that was impressive by Dunkirk.
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Old 02-19-2009, 05:33 PM
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If Pool #2 of the Future Wager was this weekend and Dunkirk was included, how hideously overbet would he be?
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Old 02-19-2009, 06:23 PM
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Overbet? The horse ran 7 or wide around first turn. Still had alot in drive. Plenty of other horses as you know are overbet. I would not feel a considerable amount of wagers on him at this point as being anymore overbet than those who bet Old Fashioned in Pool 1.
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:49 PM
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If Pool #2 of the Future Wager was this weekend and Dunkirk was included, how hideously overbet would he be?
in the vegas futures from the Hilton (let it ride contest), Dunkirk went from 40-1 last week to 50-1 now.... soon to be chopped in half.
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:07 PM
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Dunkirk looked pretty tough. He may or may not be a worthy hyped horse but he is certainly on the right path to the 3yo classics. Not a bad race from Hero's Reward either.

I was extremely "upset" at first viewing when Prado seemed to be worried about riding other horses than just the 5
I had a trifecta with Alma D'oro on top, and Prado had the golden inside speed trip which is worth a ton at Gulfstream but instead chose to go W-I-D-E into the first turn.

I have to watch this race again, race replays is having some delays but should be up soon.
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:38 PM
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Dunkirk looked pretty tough. He may or may not be a worthy hyped horse but he is certainly on the right path to the 3yo classics. Not a bad race from Hero's Reward either.

I was extremely "upset" at first viewing when Prado seemed to be worried about riding other horses than just the 5
I had a trifecta with Alma D'oro on top, and Prado had the golden inside speed trip which is worth a ton at Gulfstream but instead chose to go W-I-D-E into the first turn.

I have to watch this race again, race replays is having some delays but should be up soon.
I don't think Alma had any real excuse. He gave way quickly once the real running started.
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Dunkirk looked pretty tough. He may or may not be a worthy hyped horse but he is certainly on the right path to the 3yo classics. Not a bad race from Hero's Reward either.

I was extremely "upset" at first viewing when Prado seemed to be worried about riding other horses than just the 5
I had a trifecta with Alma D'oro on top, and Prado had the golden inside speed trip which is worth a ton at Gulfstream but instead chose to go W-I-D-E into the first turn.

I have to watch this race again, race replays is having some delays but should be up soon.
I love when jockeys go on a kamikaze mission to make sure ( or try ) to eliminate a fellow runner. It never works to the aggressor's benefit.

I thought ADO was the most likely winner because he was the inside speed, who should save all the ground. Basically, Im in total agreement with you that Prado they away every advantage he had to win the race. Although I doubt it was Edgar's idea to go on the first turn attack.
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Old 02-20-2009, 09:29 AM
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miraja why OFF Dunkirk?
Because I am terrible.
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Old 02-20-2009, 09:30 AM
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sure are a lot of unbridleds songs getting press right now.
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sure are a lot of unbridleds songs getting press right now.

well he is the man!!
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:05 AM
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So let me get this straight, Dunkirk has to win the Florida Derby to have the necessary earnings to even start in the KY Derby ( which would be his fourth career start ).

Good luck Dunkirk fans.


Then again, should he fail to win the Florida Derby, perish the thought, after carefully, and slowly, bringing him along, they could rush him back in three weeks in the Lexington....giving him two weeks until the Derby.


Once again.....good luck Dunkirk fans.
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:12 AM
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So let me get this straight, Dunkirk has to win the Florida Derby to have the necessary earnings to even start in the KY Derby ( which would be his fourth career start ).

Good luck Dunkirk fans.


Then again, should he fail to win the Florida Derby, perish the thought, after carefully, and slowly, bringing him along, they could rush him back in three weeks in the Lexington....giving him two weeks until the Derby.


Once again.....good luck Dunkirk fans.
I think 2nd in the Florida Derby might get him in.

And if the Lexington comes up too quick after the Fl Derby, there's always the Derby Trial, which is graded this year.
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:21 AM
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Then again, should he fail to win the Florida Derby, perish the thought, after carefully, and slowly, bringing him along, they could rush him back in three weeks in the Lexington....giving him two weeks until the Derby.
Todd would never do this. After all, he's got 19 other Triple Crown nominees, including Munnings, Bittel Road, Idol Maker and Take the Points.
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:33 AM
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So let me get this straight, Dunkirk has to win the Florida Derby to have the necessary earnings to even start in the KY Derby ( which would be his fourth career start ).

Good luck Dunkirk fans.


Then again, should he fail to win the Florida Derby, perish the thought, after carefully, and slowly, bringing him along, they could rush him back in three weeks in the Lexington....giving him two weeks until the Derby.


Once again.....good luck Dunkirk fans.
This is my least favorite part of this time of year. I totally understand your point, but when a promising young colt with an outstanding pedigree overcomes a wide trip to win impressively going 9f, must almost ALL of the talk immediately turn to whether he has a chance or not in Louisville? I realize it is the biggest day in racing, but must everything be about that?
I thought it was an impressive performance by the colt and if he stays healthy (obviously a big question mark given the sire) I think any Dunkirk fans out there DO have reason to be optimistic about his 3yo campaign as a whole.
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Old 02-20-2009, 10:41 AM
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This is my least favorite part of this time of year. I totally understand your point, but when a promising young colt with an outstanding pedigree overcomes a wide trip to win impressively going 9f, must almost ALL of the talk immediately turn to whether he has a chance or not in Louisville? I realize it is the biggest day in racing, but must everything be about that?
I thought it was an impressive performance by the colt and if he stays healthy (obviously a big question mark given the sire) I think any Dunkirk fans out there DO have reason to be optimistic about his 3yo campaign as a whole.
at this point in the year, what else is there? obviously the best and brightest will be included in derby talk.
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