English Channel- Track Record

English Channel ran 1 1/8 miles in an impressive 1:44.51 which is a new track record. I dont really know how many quality horses have run 1 1/8 over Gulfstream's turf course but that still is an impressive time and victory. Hopefully he will make his trip to Dubai a victorious one and come back to the states and finish out his season impressively. I bet the connections are regretting not running him in the G1 this weekend.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by miles2135

I bet the connections are regretting not running him in the G1 this weekend.

I'm sure they aren't.

Wisely, a trainer as competent as Pletcher knows that it would be a folly to bring a horse like that back, in a 3-turn, 11 furlong turf race.

The fractions in the GP BC Turf last year went in 26 and change and 51 2/5ths. An agressive horse, like EC, who sometimes pulls hard in the early stages of his races, would not settle well at all in a race like that. Especially fresh and off the layoff

I'm sure EC could have beaten that field, even after being strangled for a few furlongs, but that is just a tremendously silly spot to bring a horse like him back in.

[blackthroatedwind]

Anyone who actually believes the times Gulfstream posts for their turf races must also believe in elves and fairies ( which leaves DrugS open ).

I guess second place finisher, the mighty Mending Fences, must be the early US favorite for the BC Mile.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Anyone who actually believes the times Gulfstream posts for their turf races must also believe in elves and fairies ( which leaves DrugS open ).

Keeping taking swipes at my religion all you want....

You intolerant bastard

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

hes not doing that well from what i see.. struggled to win today vs ..in reality 50 claimers......

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I'm not so sure he struggled....that will probably come when he faces real horses in Dubai.

I'd say he ran a fairly ideal comeback race.

Now he's feed for the wolves

[GPK]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

hes not doing that well from what i see.. struggled to win today vs ..in reality 50 claimers......

you ain't baiting me with that sh*t. You have seen enough races in your life to know what you saw today.

I was glad to see he was no where near as rank early on as he has been in the past. Settled much better today.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Anyone who actually believes the times Gulfstream posts for their turf races must also believe in elves and fairies ( which leaves DrugS open ).

I guess second place finisher, the mighty Mending Fences, must be the early US favorite for the BC Mile.

Am I agreeing with cynical Andy? What is this world coming to?...No offense Kev and the rest, but the record means nothing here. Not only do you need to handtime GP races, but since they redesigned the track and kept the turf rock hard, the times have been ridiculous. Horses running 8.5 on the turf in 1:39 in change were getting like 100 Beyers and nothing more....It was a useful comeback, but this is not a situation where people should be jumping up and down over the record. And I'm not taking a shot at the horse here who shows up everytime and is a great animal.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Am I agreeing with cynical Andy? What is this world coming to?...No offense Kev and the rest, but the record means nothing here. Not only do you need to handtime GP races, but since they redesigned the track and kept the turf rock hard, the times have been ridiculous. Horses running 8.5 on the turf in 1:39 in change were getting like 100 Beyers and nothing more....It was a useful comeback, but this is not a situation where people should be jumping up and down over the record. And I'm not taking a shot at the horse here who shows up everytime and is a great animal.

None taking bro...the track record don't mean much really.

I was just telling hooves he wasn't baiting me with that "hes not doing well from what I see" comment.

Johnny never touched him...shook him a few times...but never touched him. It was a perfect comeback race that I doubt took anything at all out of him.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Am I agreeing with cynical Andy? What is this world coming to?...No offense Kev and the rest, but the record means nothing here. Not only do you need to handtime GP races, but since they redesigned the track and kept the turf rock hard, the times have been ridiculous. Horses running 8.5 on the turf in 1:39 in change were getting like 100 Beyers and nothing more....It was a useful comeback, but this is not a situation where people should be jumping up and down over the record. And I'm not taking a shot at the horse here who shows up everytime and is a great animal.

You didn't really just refer to English Channel as " great "....right?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

You didn't really just refer to English Channel as " great "....right?

Depends on what you think of as great. He isn't an "all-time great" by any means. He is right now one of a handful of the best American turf horses we have. He is as consistent as they come and has won what 3 Grade 1s at this point? 4? I don't know....Maybe the great was an homage to Kev. Maybe not.

[blackthroatedwind]

Let's be honest, the primary reason he is still racing is most likely that he has very little stud value, and may be worth more racing. I'm not complaining, as I am glad he's around and look forward to betting against him, just being realistic.

[MisterB]

Over the pond isn't a rock hard tennis court. GP Turf is like the Black top

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

looked to me like jv was looking around to see if he was gonna get passed in the str..a nice come back..but..hes toast in dubai............

[SentToStud]

I think the times at Gulf for the turf races are fine.

Whether the distances are correct is another matter.

[Sightseek]

Dear T3B,

Congrats on your favorite boy winning. I hope he returns from Dubai in good order as I really look forward to beating him.

I remain

Very Truly Yours,

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