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Old 09-21-2007, 12:39 PM
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Had JV not gone for the rail and had it cut off by Calvin then Octave might have beat Lady Joanne at both distances. So you know that isn't a valid way to say she will like less distance. Either way I think the distance is absolutely perfect for Moon Catcher and less than optimal for Octave. I will always bet a horse in that situation and will do so here as long as Octave goes off as the favorite as I expect she will.

I agree 110% Octave was flying down the stretch in The Alabama, Calvin rode Lady Joanne much smarter than JV rode Octave. JV had no where to go trying to get to that inside. A little more space along that rail and Octave wins the Alabama, IMHO.

She's wins the Cottilion with ease.
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Old 09-21-2007, 06:20 PM
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For this race..

I like the angle about late developing 3 year olds who have improved recently continuing winning ways in this race and will try to beat Otave as well with Bear Now/Moon Catcher/Octave,Talking Bout Love and let the race hopefully bring value boxing combinations of these.

If Octave wins the race I lose if not I got a shot at decent payoffs.
The problem/question I have regarding Moon Catcher is, while her race 2 back was great and stands out in this field, it was what is termed an "isolated top" (by me anyway). That race was nearly 6 points better than anything she had run before, and in her last race she only got back to her previous level. I don't feel all that comfortable playing horses to get back to "isolated tops", unless the odds are extreme.
Any other TG users, (Steve?) have any opinions on what I just stated?

I would rate Bear Now and Talkin About Love higher, because they have both run their tops (2) twice.
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