Country House

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Hopefully before.

I'm guessing Bob didn't like drawing outside in both 3YO Stakes, and perhaps the overall quality of the Rachel Alexandra, and decided to pass. Perhaps he will point for Oaklawn this coming weekend ( the Southwest is Monday )?

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm guessing Bob didn't like drawing outside in both 3YO Stakes, and perhaps the overall quality of the Rachel Alexandra, and decided to pass. Perhaps he will point for Oaklawn this coming weekend ( the Southwest is Monday )?

Kingly seemed almost like a "throwaway" entry to begin with; he ran less than 2 weeks ago and was well beaten as the favorite.

Perhaps Baffert was simply making use of shipping space while at the same time taking the opportunity to space out his 3yo colts. In addition, Santa Anita is requiring horsemen to obtain "approval" to ship out of town, so maybe he was testing the waters or playing chess with the racing office.

[ONTHERAIL]

Not remotely sold on Country House, but 20–1 line has me puzzled? Any thoughts?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by ONTHERAIL

Not remotely sold on Country House, but 20–1 line has me puzzled? Any thoughts?

Yes, it's a bad line. He is unlikely to be over 5:1.