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10-08-2007, 07:52 AM
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That was a fast race and Greg's Gold should have been an easy winner. Unless one is convinced he cannot reproduce his good synthetic form on the real dirt, anyone who is not considering him a contender needs their head examined. It's not like there's so much out there to be convinced of right now. NT 
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10-08-2007, 09:47 AM
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The winner, Idiot Proof, posted a 113 BSF at Monmouth in July and then flopped on the Poly. I didn't say that Greg's Gold is the leading contender, I just said that I would not dismiss him at all and cannot agree with somebody who says that anyone considering him needs their head examined. NT
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10-08-2007, 09:54 AM
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I don't know that I like Greg's Gold to win the race but he's definitely belonging of a spot on the top 4-5 contenders list. I also don't know that I would blame his rider yesterday as much as I would credit the riders of Idiot Proof and that Barbecue horse. I thought they rode great races to recognize the horse to beat and not let him have an easy time of doing so.
Also, if there is a concern with Greg's Gold, it's the Aristides at Churchill. I know it's only one race and nothing conclusive can be made of one race but it's the only chance we've had to see how he does when shipping........and he was destroyed by Fabulous Strike that day. Perhaps it was just an off day, a bad race. Or is he like Lava Man when shipping?
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10-08-2007, 10:21 AM
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However, I do think he is a contender for the win. That's how the whole conversation started. While I do think Idiot Proof is going to get a bit too much attention because of his high BSF at Monmouth, the fact that he rated nicely and finished intrigued me a bit. Look, the Sprint is clearly a wide-open race, that's why I suggested GG is still a contender. Once next Wednesday hits us and we can take a gander at the Advance Edition, we can see who else is going to run against him. NT
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10-08-2007, 10:41 AM
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10-08-2007, 11:09 AM
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the only california horse I was somewhat impressed with during the divisions was the baffert two year old filly. I still think After Market and Tiago are mildy competitive at prices in their division.
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10-08-2007, 11:20 AM
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it is weak, especially considering the place horse in that race yesterday.
victor took a chance, figured the rail would open, it didn't.
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10-08-2007, 12:13 PM
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My guess is they aren't going to do it now that there is the BC Sprint for F & M, but I'd love to see La Traviata run against this group. I know she's so lightly raced, but she's a freak (cobra venom aside). I don't know how she's even going to get into the F & M Sprint with only 4 points.
On the topic of the ride Victor gave to GG, the point is HE put him down there in the box when he didn't need to. He could've coasted behind that crew, went wide on the turn (as most 1-2 shots that are much the best often do), and sailed home with ease. He didn't need "the perfect trip" against that group. Most impressive sprint win I've seen thus far is Midnight Lute in the Forego (but he's got issues) followed closely by the freaky performance of Fabulous Strike in the Vosburgh.
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10-08-2007, 12:46 PM
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