Curlin's my offical top pick

[Zaf]

Looks like I will land on Curlin also, & a Street Sense - Curlin exacta box.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

The play here is...

STREET SENSE / HARD SPUN / CURLIN

triple box

The "chalk" rules also in the Preakness, much like today's Black Eyed Susan

[Pedigree Ann]

I fell in love with Hard Spun in New Orleans and see no reason not to keep the faith. He's got speed AND stamina and such a cute face. And he runs like Chief's Crown, stretching his neck and leveling out.

[Mortimer]

Did you meet him in a bar?




He shouldn't be doing that..he's in training.

[GPK]

Good call DrugsS

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

yes you called it....congrats

[The Bid]

That really was more than a called shot. From now until the end of my life anytime I see the finish of the 07 preakness Ill be thinking "hang like a rotten Salami" Then if the visual wasnt enough Borel says he just kind of gets the lead and likes to hang around. The salami vidication.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I'm probably not going to have a win bet on any horse in the Preakness---but, if I do decide to make one, it would be on Curlin...if he's better than 4/1.

Like I said though, no self-respecting bettor could possibly play Street Sense off the kind of trips he's built his mighty repute with.

My entire betting strategy focuses on my steadfast opinion that Street Sense hangs through the final 1/8th, and finishes underneath, and that only another act-of-god trip prevents that from happening.

I have long distained Circular Quay---Hard Spun and Curlin are the two remaining horses in the race who aren't complete and utter dog biscuits.

So, for the record, it's Curlin for me---but, from a betting standpoint, I will try to lock up 8/1 odds on a Curlin/HS over SS exacta.

Big Deal...you win....La tee Fooking da....Gloat gloat Gloat

[Zaf]

Originally Posted by Zaf

Looks like I will land on Curlin also, & a Street Sense - Curlin exacta box.

I'm not complaining

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by The Bid

That really was more than a called shot. From now until the end of my life anytime I see the finish of the 07 preakness Ill be thinking "hang like a rotten Salami" Then if the visual wasnt enough Borel says he just kind of gets the lead and likes to hang around. The salami vidication.

yeah they just showed the overhead (somewhat) replay and you see SS running so fast then he gets the lead and just hangs. Too bad cause he ran a heck of a race and would have had a great shot in the Belmont IMO. But then again, I am thrilled with the outcome cause the Curlin DD paid much better than SS.

[GPK]

[quote=The Indomitable DrugS]I'm probably not going to have a win bet on any horse in the Preakness---but, if I do decide to make one, it would be on Curlin...if he's better than 4/1.

Like I said though, no self-respecting bettor could possibly play Street Sense off the kind of trips he's built his mighty repute with.

My entire betting strategy focuses on my steadfast opinion that Street Sense hangs through the final 1/8th, and finishes underneath, and that only another act-of-god trip prevents that from happening.

I have long distained Circular Quay---Hard Spun and Curlin are the two remaining horses in the race who aren't complete and utter dog biscuits.

So, for the record, it's Curlin for me---but, from a betting standpoint, I will try to lock up 8/1 odds on a Curlin/HS over SS exacta.[/QUOTE]


Got over 10-1....hope you hammered.

[cmorioles]

Nice call. I was right about Hard Spun, but wrong about Curlin. I was right that he would be bet heavier than most anticipated.

However, I'm assuming you didn't bet, since he was only 3 to 1. No way the Curlin/HS over SS exacta was 8 to 1 either. Correct?

[fpsoxfan]

I hope he did too.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by GPK

Got over 10-1....hope you hammered.

I like the guy. I hope he hit the exacta really hard. He did not, however, get 8-1. He got 9 to 2, or maybe just slightly higher if he weighted the bets to get equal return.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I like the guy. I hope he hit the exacta really hard. He did not, however, get 8-1. He got 9 to 2, or maybe just slightly higher if he weighted the bets to get equal return.

You are right....I am wrong. I was just considering a straight Curlin/SS exacta. Forgot he was gonna use Hard Spun as well. 9/2 is a far cry from 8/1. 9/2 still aint bad if he hammered it and didnt bet Curlin at 3/1

[pmacdaddy]

Split bets with pointman, both liked Curlin, but he nailed the race (win, tri, super). Thanks brother!!

Here is text of e-mail I sent him during Post Parade. Should have doubled down...LOL

"Nick,

Curlin just took a massive dump, he has to win..."

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I'm probably not going to have a win bet on any horse in the Preakness---but, if I do decide to make one, it would be on Curlin...if he's better than 4/1.

Like I said though, no self-respecting bettor could possibly play Street Sense off the kind of trips he's built his mighty repute with.

My entire betting strategy focuses on my steadfast opinion that Street Sense hangs through the final 1/8th, and finishes underneath, and that only another act-of-god trip prevents that from happening.

I have long distained Circular Quay---Hard Spun and Curlin are the two remaining horses in the race who aren't complete and utter dog biscuits.

So, for the record, it's Curlin for me---but, from a betting standpoint, I will try to lock up 8/1 odds on a Curlin/HS over SS exacta.

Nice call!

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Thank You guys.

I did a lot of talking....and you're going to be wrong a lot in this game---but the egg is on your face when you're the one talking the loudest and you lose.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Honestly for as stubborn as DrugS was after the Derby, he was right today. The dude knows his s hit. No need to be sour.

Not sour hoss....but just because he was a blowhard all week doesn't mean
he's an expert. Blah...blah...blah

[GPK]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Honestly for as stubborn as DrugS was after the Derby, he was right today. The dude knows his s hit. No need to be sour.

Well said Jay. I dont always agree with 100% of what he says....but he puts his opinions out there....gives rational reasoning behind them....and stands firmly behind them. I will always respect that.