Preakness

[ElPrado]

Probably Dort has a better chance for the big money in the P. At least if only one of them go. Am P would beat him if they both do. Depends on if they both come out in shape. Baff's said he liked AP more from the start.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ElPrado

Probably Dort has a better chance for the big money in the P. At least if only one of them go. Am P would beat him if they both do. Depends on if they both come out in shape. Baff's said he liked AP more from the start.

You really think baffert would run Dortmund in the Preakness if his derby winner is there?

[wac]

I'd b curious to c if comp edge is considered, thought he was pretty good today

[DonGuido]

I think Firing Line is the best choice for the Preakness and Dortmund to the Belmont. But then again, owners aside I'd keep both of them out of each race if I was Baffert. That said, he won't since he's a horseman first and a businessman second.

[Kasept]

Baffert told Jay Privman this morning that Dortmund will go to Preakness. Simon Callaghan says Firing Line exited Derby well and is a Pimli-go.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Baffert told Jay Privman this morning that Dortmund will go to Preakness. Simon Callaghan says Firing Line exited Derby well and is a Pimli-go.

*groan*

[Alabama Stakes]

I thought the boss was pretty punny with pimli-go

[pointman]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

I think Firing Line is the best choice for the Preakness and Dortmund to the Belmont. But then again, owners aside I'd keep both of them out of each race if I was Baffert. That said, he won't since he's a horseman first and a businessman second.

When did Baffert get Firing Line?

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by pointman

When did Baffert get Firing Line?

Right after the Derby, haven't you heard. Of course . . . my bad . . . one more cup of coffee for me.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

I think Firing Line is the best choice for the Preakness and Dortmund to the Belmont. But then again, owners aside I'd keep both of them out of each race if I was Baffert. That said, he won't since he's a horseman first and a businessman second.

Aside from the obvious, what would adding an extra quarter mile do for a horse that had the race is own way and folded up after a mile and a quarter?

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Aside from the obvious, what would adding an extra quarter mile do for a horse that had the race is own way and folded up after a mile and a quarter?

Folded up is questionable and he got beat by two better horses that day. His first loss in 7 starts 2 more weeks of rest than the others. Then there's the chance and the money.

Asses him and if he's fit and kicking down the barn run'em. Baffert'll figure it out I'm sure and do the right thing. I've told Bob, after meeting him at Saratoga a few years back, to call me any time he needs advice.

Then again AP may be more likely to take the Belmont than the Preakness. He may have run a mile and half to win yesterday.

[pointman]

I think that the ground loss that AP had is being overblown. He was kept outside in the clear without having dirt kicked in his face, basically the same race that Espinoza rode with California Chrome last year and a very good trip.

That tactic can cause a very different result in the Belmont. We still have no proof that AP can take dirt in his face.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Folded up is questionable and he got beat by two better horses that day. His first loss in 7 starts 2 more weeks of rest than the others. Then there's the chance and the money.

Asses him and if he's fit and kicking down the barn run'em. Baffert'll figure it out I'm sure and do the right thing. I've told Bob, after meeting him at Saratoga a few years back, to call me any time he needs advice.

Then again AP may be more likely to take the Belmont than the Preakness. He may have run a mile and half to win yesterday.

I didn't realize he had that going for him. Game Changer.

[skyfire]

Originally Posted by wac

I'd b curious to c if comp edge is considered, thought he was pretty good today

I agree: he was awesome ... I think the Preakness comes too quick, but this is some fast hoss!