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Old 01-01-2007, 04:36 PM
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He's running Saturday at Gulfstream in the Hal's Hope at one mile against Strong Contendor.
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Old 01-01-2007, 04:40 PM
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He's running Saturday at Gulfstream in the Hal's Hope at one mile against Strong Contendor.
And will follow that up in the Sunshine Millions...
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He's running Saturday at Gulfstream in the Hal's Hope at one mile against Strong Contendor.
Is Hesanoldsalt going as well?
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:16 PM
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Is Hesanoldsalt going as well?
Don't know...but I'll ask tomorrow. Not sure they would cut him back to one turn.
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:22 PM
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Don't know...but I'll ask tomorrow. Not sure they would cut him back to one turn.
you gotta think he is pointed that horse to the big races at Gulfstream, I doubt that 1M race is in the works. I actually think he has a decent shot in the Donn if he runs him there.....
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:30 PM
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you gotta think he is pointed that horse to the big races at Gulfstream, I doubt that 1M race is in the works. I actually think he has a decent shot in the Donn if he runs him there.....
Against Invasor and/or Premium Tap?
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:38 PM
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what is the next stop after Gulfstream? Oaklawn Handicap? Keeneland?
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:41 PM
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Against Invasor and/or Premium Tap?
Yeah, both are looking at another target, and I actually think Hesanoldsalt will turn into a good older horse...he has some grit to him
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:45 PM
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Yeah, both are looking at another target, and I actually think Hesanoldsalt will turn into a good older horse...he has some grit to him
See I think there is plenty of time between the Donn and the World Cup that I think they will absolutely be cranked up for both. The Donn isn't a bad race to have on the stallion resume or the HOY resume so I think both will be very close to their best for the Donn.
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Old 01-01-2007, 09:03 PM
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you gotta think he is pointed that horse to the big races at Gulfstream, I doubt that 1M race is in the works. I actually think he has a decent shot in the Donn if he runs him there.....
I root for him, and he's a nice horse, but he needs to really improve to race competitively with those horses. I guess you can always take a shot in a race like the Donn, as many are using it as a World Cup prep, and it's good to sometimes get an idea where you're at.

We'll see. I'll ask.
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Old 01-02-2007, 06:10 PM
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I root for him, and he's a nice horse, but he needs to really improve to race competitively with those horses. I guess you can always take a shot in a race like the Donn, as many are using it as a World Cup prep, and it's good to sometimes get an idea where you're at.

We'll see. I'll ask.
Tell him that I recommend it
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Old 01-02-2007, 01:27 PM
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He's running Saturday at Gulfstream in the Hal's Hope at one mile against Strong Contendor.
Know who else is planning to run in this one besides Strong Contender? I know it is hyped as SNS v Strong Contender, but those are the only two I have heard at this point. Or are those two keeping anyone else away. Just curious if any other interesting possibilities will show up??
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Know who else is planning to run in this one besides Strong Contender? I know it is hyped as SNS v Strong Contender, but those are the only two I have heard at this point. Or are those two keeping anyone else away. Just curious if any other interesting possibilities will show up??
Not sure, but from the list of nominations, a few of the more recognizable names include Einstein (isn't he a turf horse?), Private Vow (isn't he retired yet ?), Sir Greeley and Yes, Yes, Yes.
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Old 01-02-2007, 01:46 PM
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Not sure, but from the list of nominations, a few of the more recognizable names include Einstein (isn't he a turf horse?), Private Vow (isn't he retired yet ?), Sir Greeley and Yes, Yes, Yes.
Sir Greeley would be nice to see. Yes, Einstein is a turf horse.
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Old 01-02-2007, 01:54 PM
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Sir Greeley would be nice to see. Yes, Einstein is a turf horse.
Sir Greeley is just the horse to expose Strong Pretender for the fraud he is. At that point all his goo-goos will either have to acknowledge Sir Greeley as a top horse or that they were wrong about Strong Pretender. Win-win for me either way.
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Old 01-02-2007, 02:11 PM
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Sir Greeley is just the horse to expose Strong Pretender for the fraud he is. At that point all his goo-goos will either have to acknowledge Sir Greeley as a top horse or that they were wrong about Strong Pretender. Win-win for me either way.
Yeah...but he will be smoked by SNS regardless of what Strong con (pre) tender does.
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Old 01-02-2007, 02:22 PM
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Yeah...but he will be smoked by SNS regardless of what Strong con (pre) tender does.
We'll see, it is Sir Greeley's best distance and third race off the layoff. SNS had better live up to your expectations to win here.
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Old 01-02-2007, 03:17 PM
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Sir Greeley is just the horse to expose Strong Pretender for the fraud he is. At that point all his goo-goos will either have to acknowledge Sir Greeley as a top horse or that they were wrong about Strong Pretender. Win-win for me either way.

Strong Contendor may not be the horse many have thought he is but he is far more talented than Sir Greeley.
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Old 01-02-2007, 03:24 PM
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Strong Contendor may not be the horse many have thought he is but he is far more talented than Sir Greeley.
I hope they get to face off this weekend so you can see for yourself how wrong you are. I don't know if Sir Greeley can handle Sweetnorthernsaint but I'm not worried about Strong Pretender in the least.
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