capping 101..the "SPOCK HORSE"

Originally Posted by Bobby Fischer

the 6th at Gulfstream is a heck of a maiden race IMO.
http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdf...cher_99866.pdf

I like the 2nd choice , wouldn't surprise me if this "Shug" colt ends up in a race like the Wood.

Elysium Fields' Jan. 8th work stands out to me. A better break and this one should win fairly easy.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Elysium Fields' Jan. 8th work stands out to me. A better break and this one should win fairly easy.

I wonder why that horse hasn't tried the turf yet?
You would think that a colt that was by El Prado, out of a Silver Hawk mare, that was 0 for 3 on the dirt, and was trained by Tagg would be headed straight to the lawn.
I must be missing something.

Originally Posted by miraja2

I wonder why that horse hasn't tried the turf yet?
You would think that a colt that was by El Prado, out of a Silver Hawk mare, that was 0 for 3 on the dirt, and was trained by Tagg would be headed straight to the lawn.
I must be missing something.

Well he's shown some ability on the dirt, albeit against suspect company. This isn't exactly a race of world beaters either. The 3 contenders have outside posts and that's the kiss of death at this distance.

And isn't it common practice for some trainers to have their turfers break their maidens on the dirt?

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

most want to win on the dirt..thats where the money is..then to the turf..

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

most want to win on the dirt..thats where the money is..then to the turf..

This is, apparently, a very hard concept for people to grasp.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

most want to win on the dirt..thats where the money is..then to the turf..

I get that as a general rule, but given this particular horse's pedigree and trainer I would have expected him to switch to the grass earlier.
But of course, he won by 8 today on the dirt so....

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Elysium Fields' Jan. 8th work stands out to me. A better break and this one should win fairly easy.

That was a good work.
would love to know if he had the blinks for that workout^^^


Also note that the race @ Laurel was vs. derby hopeful Visionaire.

I really liked Elysium Field's finish in the last race... I don't like the addition of the blinkers -
Sometimes you add the blinks to a horse that has some nice late form, and he wants to flatten out a little.. (hard to disagree with a hof trainer like Tagg)


A lot of interesting horses in here... The Indian Charlie (Sir Jock) is a nice big horse, but he hasn't shown a ton of talent yet , there is the Zito horse off the layoff, the Ward/Oxley Gray ....

It should come down to the two ml fav along with whatever speed can last.

[TheSpyder]

What about the Pletcher horse, Calzone. He's on fire this meet, has positive ROI for first routers, and seems to have taken this one back for some tinkering and should bring him ready. Pletcher/J.R. only 73% at the meet....and ML 10/1...Looks Yummy

Spyder

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

What about the Pletcher horse, Calzone. He's on fire this meet, has positive ROI for first routers, and seems to have taken this one back for some tinkering and should bring him ready. Pletcher/J.R. only 73% at the meet....and ML 10/1...Looks Yummy

Spyder

he's a total unknown. Bred like a champ. Hottest jockey/trainer combo. Just didn't show much in his debut. At least he was passing a few tired horses.
If you were to spread heavy in a trifecta or something you would have to include underneath.\\


EDIT - i don't know what the heck i'm going to do here... I am basically looking very chalky with my capping - usually means I pass the race... I am also considering the superfecta. This could be a rare race where using a 2 horse key makes sense.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Elysium Fields' Jan. 8th work stands out to me. A better break and this one should win fairly easy.

Good Call