Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Main Forum > The Paddock
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-01-2007, 12:00 AM
miraja2's Avatar
miraja2 miraja2 is offline
Arlington Park
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 4,157
Default

Man, it is weeks away and I am already getting tired of the Classic.
Anybody want to talk about the Champagne, Jerome, or Jamaica? Or maybe the second race at Calder tomorrow?
The way the BC takes over the sport bugs me a little more each year.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-01-2007, 12:11 AM
miraja2's Avatar
miraja2 miraja2 is offline
Arlington Park
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 4,157
Default

I didn't mean that as an insult to you and this thread specifically jpops.
I just get tired of the more general obsession EVERYONE in the sport seems to have with the BC in general, and the BCC in particular.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-01-2007, 12:21 AM
jpops757 jpops757 is offline
Sheepshead Bay
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Garland tx [Dallas area]
Posts: 1,103
Default

I see your point. Racing is more than just the two BC days and some attention needs to be given to the others not going to the BC. I had a hard time enjoying the great Belmont card today trying to watch ds boys. Was some of the best racing this year.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-01-2007, 09:48 AM
whodey17's Avatar
whodey17 whodey17 is offline
Oaklawn
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: indy
Posts: 2,318
Default

Heck, lets start talking about the 08 Derby.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-01-2007, 09:59 AM
Travis Stone's Avatar
Travis Stone Travis Stone is offline
Oaklawn
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,229
Default

If I had to guess right now I'd say the following odds on the top horses:

Lawyer Ron 3/1
Curlin 7/2
Street Sense 4/1
Any Given Saturday 6/1
Tiago 6/1
Hard Spun 8/1
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-01-2007, 10:02 AM
SniperSB23 SniperSB23 is offline
Hialeah Park
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 6,086
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Travis Stone
If I had to guess right now I'd say the following odds on the top horses:

Lawyer Ron 3/1
Curlin 7/2
Street Sense 4/1
Any Given Saturday 6/1
Tiago 6/1
Hard Spun 8/1
I'd say more like
Curlin 4/1
Street Sense 9/2
Lawyer Ron 5/1
Any Given Saturday 6/1
Hard Spun 8/1
Tiago 12/1
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-01-2007, 10:04 AM
whodey17's Avatar
whodey17 whodey17 is offline
Oaklawn
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: indy
Posts: 2,318
Default

It would be hard for me to see where Lawyer Ron would be favored to win the Classic. His wins in Saratoga were nice but he beat the same field at the same distance both times.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 10-01-2007, 10:08 AM
NoChanceToDance's Avatar
NoChanceToDance NoChanceToDance is offline
The Curragh
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: I live in a world of mystery
Posts: 2,907
Default

I'd probably go more along the lines of:

Curlin - 10/3
Street Sense - 4/1
Any Given Saturday - 9/2
Lawyer Ron - 15/2
Hard Spun - 8/1
Tiago - 10/1
__________________
Avatar ~ Nicky Whelan

and now we murderers because we kill time
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 10-01-2007, 11:51 AM
philcski's Avatar
philcski philcski is offline
Goodwood
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 8,872
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SniperSB23
I'd say more like
Curlin 4/1
Street Sense 9/2
Lawyer Ron 5/1
Any Given Saturday 6/1
Hard Spun 8/1
Tiago 12/1
I think your odds are a lot closer to reality, however even in this scenario, if there's a full field of 14, every other horse would be 25-1 or higher. More than likely one of the 6 gets overlooked and goes off at 15-1, especially if one or two go lower than 4/1.
__________________
please use generalizations and non-truths when arguing your side, thank you
Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.