Thank You Mine That Bird

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by 3kings

I didn't play POTN, I understand a price and know that only a douche nozzle touts a horse for 2 weeks watches him run18th then says he had the impossible 50-1 shot but only could use him 3rd or 4th. But of course the race was an anomaly

having a horse for 3rd or 4th is not "having him".

1st and 2nd is a different world from 3rd and 4th in the derby.

the race was an anamoly. anyone can see that who watches the video in the context of this years 3yo season, or even in the context of this decades derbys.

Friesan Fire looked MUCH the best to me in my handicapping. Supposedly his injuries and rough trip hurt him, I haven't had a chance to review his trip yet. I was completely surprised that he didn't win, much less finish in the money. The reason a horseplayer only bets between 2 and 10% of his bankroll per race is that any single race can be an anamoly. It is the long haul that matters.

I'll gladly admit that Friesan Fire was my confident selection. And equally so that Pioneer of the Nile wasn't used 1st or 2nd other than coverage wagers.