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07-04-2009, 12:13 PM
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Has anyone dug into the American Oaks yet? Once again a tremendously deep field and open betting affair.
Who knows what to make of the Euros and the New Zealander, but it's certainly cool to have Glen Boss come to the U.S. to ride. Not sure he's been here before?? Had Albertrani Friday to discuss Gozzip Girl who figures to sit a nice ground-saver. Another question is where does this race move next year with Hollywood gone? In 8 years it came from nowhere to become the best turf race of its' kind (3yo fillies) in the US. Would Arington latch on to it for Million Preview Day? Anyway... 14 tomorrow and there has to be some value to be found. And note Gary Stevens trainee on the AE list.
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07-04-2009, 12:31 PM
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Its a lot of money in a category that has little money to begin with, I would say the American Oaks is a premier race around the world because of the money for a restricted filly race....was the most brilliant thing HP did.
It seems to me like Del Mar could have that race in 13 days and get the same field.
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07-04-2009, 12:34 PM
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What is wrong with HP that the day before the biggest card of the meet that its 130 and they cant even have the program up to handicap with. I have no clue how you can draw Thursday and it takes till Saturday to figure out the program. Why do you have to wait for early scratches, trust us, we can figure it out.
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07-05-2009, 08:14 AM
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As a regular follower of Aussie racing I can certainly vouch in Glen Boss' riding capabilities. He's right there with Darren Beadman and Nash Rawiller as that country's best riders, it will be interesting to see if he can adapt to the smaller track at Hollywood.
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07-05-2009, 08:29 AM
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I think I read on Racing Post or somewhere that Puttanesca's staying in the states with Canani after the race. I had a hard time trying to figure her out too without having much knowledge of the quality of New Zealand racing. The Weld horse seems like she has some upside and has been running against much better. He's very high on her for whatever that's worth.
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07-05-2009, 08:35 AM
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07-05-2009, 08:32 AM
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07-05-2009, 03:56 PM
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07-05-2009, 04:39 PM
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07-05-2009, 04:45 PM
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+ Weld
+ will improve for the step up in trip + she's already beaten older horses + shes tacticly versatile - Pat Smullen - She prefers soft going defo worth the bet if she's higher than the other Euro..
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07-05-2009, 04:46 PM
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I like her a lot.
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07-05-2009, 05:11 PM
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Aside from the Dermot Weld and first lasix angles, which are usually overbet, I'm not seeing what there is to like about Rare Ransom. The Rooftop race just did not look very impressive and she beat a field that didn't quicken on a boggy course.
Adding a quarter of a mile to the farthest she's ever gone is also a problem in my opinion. I doubt she'll struggle with the distance in the end, but it's a concern. Her last win also came on the pace and she's not going to get the lead here. I think, like last year, this is a B list group of imports and the Americans will hold up well. NT
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