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05-31-2008, 08:55 PM
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Why would Harlem Rocker be in the King's Bishop? And J Be K? He has one race that stands out as anything impactful. You don't see where a horse like Smooth Air, who has proven most likely to be best at 7f, will be murder turning back to it in August after all this two-turning? I'm not suggesting he's a Hard Spun in talent level, but in amongst this 2008 group, taking that same path should yield similar results. A reminder: He has won the Hutcheson and Ohio Derby; 2nd in the Florida Derby. Off the board once in his career (KY Derby). What is the knock on him exactly? He is a truly handy horse.. a rarity these days actually.
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05-31-2008, 08:58 PM
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They would be stupid NOT to be pointing for the King's Bishop. Win or lose, it's the right spot for Smooth Air.....and as of now he's more than a realistic competitor.
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Just more nebulous nonsense from BBB
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05-31-2008, 09:01 PM
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Smooth Air is more talented than most in here give him credit for, hes like Tueflesberg. Tueflesberg was a top 3 horse in his respective crop, and that was a good group of horses
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05-31-2008, 09:56 PM
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05-31-2008, 10:13 PM
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Go Smooth Air
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06-01-2008, 08:25 AM
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I assume he meant in the third tier of top 3YOs. As for Smooth Air, while I agree that it's funny that all the Smooth Air fans disappeared after the Derby, but not unexpected, I don't see why he shouldn't be pointed for the Kings Bishop. His Hutchenson was OK, albeit on a wet track, and the upside to winning a race like that is huge. It is, quite simply, the race he belongs in. That's not to say he will win.......but if you owned him wouldn't that at least be your goal?
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Just more nebulous nonsense from BBB
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06-01-2008, 09:45 AM
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As a helper, here's the list of Top 3yo Beyers: RTE: Big Brown CD 03 May 1 1/4M 109 Big Brown GP 05 Mar 1M 106 Big Brown GP 29 Mar 1 1/8M 106 Harlem Rocker AQU 26 Apr 1M 106 Gayego OP 12 Apr 1 1/8M 103 Coal Play MTH 25 May 1M 70Y 102 Eight Belles (f) CD 03 May 1 1/4M 102 Recapturetheglory HAW 05 Apr 1 1/8M 102 Smooth Air TDN 31 May 1 1/8M 102 Z Fortune OP 12 Apr 1 1/8M 102 Casino Drive BEL 10 May 1 1/8M 101 Instill HAW 26 Apr 1 1/16M 101 J Be K AQU 26 Apr 1M 101 SPR: Motovato CRC 25 Apr 7F 111 Bob Black Jack SA 26 Jan 6F 109 Storm Mesa (f) LS 26 May 7F 108 Dancing in Silks HOL 27 Apr 6 1/2F 103 Gattopardo LRL 01 Mar 7F 103 Georgie Boy SA 10 Feb 7F 103 Gayego SA 20 Jan 6 1/2F 102 Mucho Macho BEL 17 May 6F 102 Informed Decision (f) KEE 11 Apr 6 1/2F 101 Jockey Ridge GP 18 Jan 6 1/2F 101 Lantana Mob PIM 17 May 6F 101 Lieutenant Ron AQU 06 Apr 7F 101 Zaftig (f) BEL 03 May 7F 101
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06-01-2008, 10:21 AM
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Smooth Air is certainly a top 3yo in this crop, without question. He does nothing wrong, runs his race everytime hes lead over and does it against whomever enteres
As far as Tueflesberg goes he was a superstar, absolutely a top 3 horse in his crop. His talent was never realised by the average fan. I do not mean that as a dig, I just do not think you understand how superior of an animal you have to have to do what he did. For him to outrun those stats and win the Woody Stevens, win Southwest, get beat a neck to Street Sense in the Bluegrass is mindboggling. Had he been in top connections care you are talking about a multiple G1 winner whos still running. His trainer was 8 wins out of 271 starts, take him out of the equation and shes 3 for 250. Now either that horse was amazingly talented, or someone has fudged the numbers Steve if you put Gayego, Coal Play, Recapture the Glory, and Smooth Air in line. You were given one pick to run on with as a DT horse who would you select?
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06-01-2008, 11:28 AM
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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06-01-2008, 11:56 AM
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To answer the question of listing 8 other 3 yr old colts who have proven themselves better or accomplished more than Smooth Air. I think it can't be done.
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06-01-2008, 11:12 AM
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Sometimes the average fans still fail to understand
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06-01-2008, 10:30 AM
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While he ran a nice Beyer yesterday it was a HORRIFIC field. 3 yr olds in my opinion who are better than Smooth Air.... BB Casino Drive Colonel John Bob Blackjack Denis of Cork Gayego Harlem Rocker Georgie Boy J BE K Tale of Ekati Notice I left off Visionaire.
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06-01-2008, 10:39 AM
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I'm not an Smooth Air hater like some, but, there are a bunch of horses with a lot more potential. . . He's accomplished more at this point then most, though. He's solid, but there's definitely a ceiling as to how good he can be.
Harlem Rocker Casino Drive Unbridled's Heart Lt. Ron Biker Boy Georgie Boy Pyro (did everyone forget about him?) If we count the fillies Eight Belles and Proud Spell Motovato if he ever runs back to anything close to that race at CRC (I think I read that Wolfson's shipping him up to run this weekend in the Woody Stephens) Maybe J Be K. . .
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06-01-2008, 01:16 PM
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06-01-2008, 02:05 PM
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06-01-2008, 06:37 PM
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but tale of ekati is much better then smooth air, and like horse sAID above his resume is as good if not better, actually i dont see as good... its 100% better at this point.... futurity and wood winner... or smooth air ?
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06-01-2008, 10:49 AM
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I can't decide if Denis is more talented. I've been on his bandwagon for a long time but I'm still not so sure he is. If they send Samba Rooster to the King's Bishop he'll be dangerous.
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05-31-2008, 11:46 PM
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If Harlem Rocker doesnt get the distance up in Canada one would think that they might turn back and go for those 3 yr old sprints up at Saratoga. J Be K IMHO is much faster than Smooth Air. SO I guess Smooth Air would be running for 3rd. I am just not as impressed by others with Smooth Air. Todays race was pitiful as he faced a bunch of misfits. His other races are ok. I just dont see him stepping up to Grade I.
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06-01-2008, 12:52 AM
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Still, if I had to put money down right now, I'd go with El Gato Malo once he's definitely exposed at races beyond a mile.
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