Street Sense ...Triple Crown Winner

MisterB · #1 05-05-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by magic_idol

He never looked like losing that race.

What did you watch???

Cajungator26 · #2 05-05-2007, 08:47 PM

I'll have to wait and see what the figs turn out like (and find out who else is running in the Preakness) before I declare any horse a triple crown winner. I'd love to see one in my lifetime, though...

tycharles01 · #3 05-05-2007, 08:50 PM

I would take Hard Spun over SS in the Preakness especially if he runs like he did today.

If the race was 1 1/8 Hard Spun would have won

geeker2 · #4 05-05-2007, 09:03 PM

hell if they ran at 6F he would have run too..........

I would not be surprised if HS was done for the triple crown..that effort has probably taken it's toll..Larry comes from the Lukas school of recking good horses.

SS has a good chance at the Triple....

Zaf · #5 05-05-2007, 09:07 PM

I will be wearing my dunce cap tomorrow, this horse was so obvious yet I did not see it. Boy this game really needs a champion. Go Street Sense !!!!

ArlJim78 · #6 05-05-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tycharles01

I would take Hard Spun over SS in the Preakness especially if he runs like he did today.

If the race was 1 1/8 Hard Spun would have won

Really? why?
Street Sense took the lead at about 1 1/8 miles, and led for the length of the stretch.

The Preakness is only 100 yards shorter than the Derby.

Danzig · #7 05-05-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Really? why?
Street Sense took the lead at about 1 1/8 miles, and led for the length of the stretch.

The Preakness is only 100 yards shorter than the Derby.

calvin knows the race is shorter, and will ride accordingly. i look forward to a rematch between the two horses in maryland.

Danzig · #8 05-05-2007, 09:31 PM

hard spun ran beautifully, i was yelling for him to relax a bit! he did ok, just a shame that he lost. but if he was going to lose, i knew it would be to that guy. street sense is good--i don't get the overpowering sense from him that i have from past winners-but his derby was a good race, can't take a thing away from him. top two are definitely good horses. curlins lack of seasoning imo contributed to his finishing back, but his raw talent got him third. look for more from him in future, today only being his fourth run ever.

shanej974 · #9 05-05-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tycharles01

I would take Hard Spun over SS in the Preakness especially if he runs like he did today.

If the race was 1 1/8 Hard Spun would have won

Couldn't disagree more. Street Sense had already passed Hard Spun by 1 1/8 and the Preakness is a little longer at 1 3/16.

Danzig · #10 05-05-2007, 10:08 PM

preakness is a whole new ball game. anything can happen. no two races are run the same way.

AeWingnut · #11 05-05-2007, 10:18 PM

did someone hit the exacta?

btw

Zanjero had plenty of excuses
he checked repeatedly and running 3rd would have given me the trifecta 2 times... so ofcourse he couldn't get there
ofcourse the only one that was moving was Street Sense
everyone else was just playing pinball.

I never saw the blanket of roses on SS
did he get warm and have to be cooled off?

Suffolk Shippers · #12 05-05-2007, 11:39 PM

Let's just remember the Preakness is now the race for new shooters and Maryland wannabes...I don't think any of us can be certain we will see Hard Spun or Curlin in Baltimore. I know Pletcher has already ruled all five of his entries that went today out.

No certainity, but I'm just saying, the middle jewel might not be as big a contest and people are thinking.

Now the Belmont...

Merlinsky · #13 05-06-2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I never saw the blanket of roses on SS
did he get warm and have to be cooled off?

Dunno if he got warm per se but Calvin got a wet sponge and gave him a sqeeze all over his head and flank to which Street Sense sorta went 'hey thanks man that feels good' in horse speak. I didn't see sweat dripping off him on the tv but who knows. He seemed fine and Calvin was taking care of his boy's comfort quite joyfully. The flowers did get on him...it's just that the winner's circle stuff moved pretty quickly, probably because they want to take care of the horse and also because Tafel's 83 years old and would probably like to sit down.

cmorioles · #14 05-06-2007, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tycharles01

I would take Hard Spun over SS in the Preakness especially if he runs like he did today.

If the race was 1 1/8 Hard Spun would have won

Really? Even though SS was a length in front of him at that point?

Withers · #15 05-06-2007, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tycharles01

I would take Hard Spun over SS in the Preakness especially if he runs like he did today.

If the race was 1 1/8 Hard Spun would have won

I agree. But the thing is, Hard Spun and Curlin will probably skip the Preakness, no? That will leave SS to beat a less-than-stellar and much smaller group...so he'll maybe get leg 2. But leg 3 without as much racing luck? Nope...

The Indomitable DrugS · #16 05-06-2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Withers

I agree. But the thing is, Hard Spun and Curlin will probably skip the Preakness, no? That will leave SS to beat a less-than-stellar and much smaller group...so he'll maybe get leg 2. But leg 3 without as much racing luck? Nope...

Why would they skip the Preakness....both would appear to have a better shot at beating him going 9.5 furlongs at Pimlico.

If they both skip the Preakness---Chelokee will be the second choice in the betting---and that would be a very sad day for racing.

cmorioles · #17 05-06-2007, 04:23 AM

You are overlooking the most obvious, and best challenger, outside of Hard Spun. That would be Any Given Saturday, who had no chance whatsoever yesterday.

The Indomitable DrugS · #18 05-06-2007, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

You are overlooking the most obvious, and best challenger, outside of Hard Spun. That would be Any Given Saturday, who had no chance whatsoever yesterday.

I had a strong feeling none of the Pletcher five would run in the Preakness...and a following quote I just saw seems to have confirmed it.

"Right now, I'd have to say that none of these five would go to the Preakness. We've been training King of the Roxy (Littleexpectations) for that race and he's our horse for it."

Kasept · #19 05-06-2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Withers

I agree. But the thing is, Hard Spun and Curlin will probably skip the Preakness, no? That will leave SS to beat a less-than-stellar and much smaller group...so he'll maybe get leg 2. But leg 3 without as much racing luck? Nope...

Larry Jones said last night that they'll go to Pimlico.

The Indomitable DrugS · #20 05-06-2007, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

Larry Jones said last night that they'll go to Pimlico.

And IMO that's an excellent decision......and no doubt about it a good thing for the sport.