Funny Cide will go in the Brooklyn

#1 09-14-2006, 03:26 PM

As weak as this field is for an alleged G2 ...

... Funny Cide still doesn't have a prayer of winning it.

This gallant guy belongs either in state-bred or ungraded stakes at secondary tracks ... and has for at least the past two campaigns.

Nostradamus · #2 09-14-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite

As weak as this field is for an alleged G2 ...

... Funny Cide still doesn't have a prayer of winning it.

This gallant guy belongs either in state-bred or ungraded stakes at secondary tracks ... and has for at least the past two campaigns.

The cutback to 9f will be good for him. NOTICE MY MAN CORNELIO IS ON HIM.

blackthroatedwind · #3 09-14-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nostradamus

The cutback to 9f will be good for him. NOTICE MY MAN CORNELIO IS ON HIM.

He isn't cutting back in distance...the Woodward is also 9 furlongs. It also was NOT disputed here that he would run. Tagg has been saying for over a week he was probably running.

It isn't all about you.

#4 09-14-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nostradamus

The cutback to 9f will be good for him. NOTICE MY MAN CORNELIO IS ON HIM.

He'd be better off without any jockey on him ...

... he knows his way around the track ... and the 120lb weight advantage might give him a shot.

JJP · #5 09-14-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite

As weak as this field is for an alleged G2 ...

... Funny Cide still doesn't have a prayer of winning it.

This gallant guy belongs either in state-bred or ungraded stakes at secondary tracks ... and has for at least the past two campaigns.

I've seen classified allowance races as tough as this alleged Grade 2.

The Bid · #6 09-14-2006, 04:44 PM

Its obvious it wasnt Tagg's choice to run this horse. There is just noway hes had anything to do with the placement of Funny Cide the last couple of races. I can see taking a shot once if the horse was going super. However, after getting your head jerked off, working the horse, why in gods name would you bring him back in this spot. Owners picked this one fellas.

BTW, cornhole is a jockey, hes not a trainer. Lots of jockeys tell trainers what to do with horses, unfortunately most jockeys can barely read.

#7 09-14-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bid

Its obvious it wasnt Tagg's choice to run this horse. There is just noway hes had anything to do with the placement of Funny Cide the last couple of races. I can see taking a shot once if the horse was going super. However, after getting your head jerked off, working the horse, why in gods name would you bring him back in this spot. Owners picked this one fellas.

BTW, cornhole is a jockey, hes not a trainer. Lots of jockeys tell trainers what to do with horses, unfortunately most jockeys can barely read.

How dare you question the all knowing Nostradamus and his unfailing knowledge of the inner workings of the Tagg barn!!! LOL!

The Bid · #8 09-14-2006, 04:48 PM

Haha, I probably shouldnt have, but theres just noway hes picking these spots. He doesnt get paid to run up tracks.

dalakhani · #9 09-14-2006, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bid

Haha, I probably shouldnt have, but theres just noway hes picking these spots. He doesnt get paid to run up tracks.

True, but will he run up the track here? This field is hardly awe inspiring. Good reward aint exactly a win machine and the rest have questions.

If they are going to try a grade 2 field, wouldnt this be the one to try? This field isnt much better than the mcarthur. I think Wanderin boy wires them but i think FC has enough to get a piece. Dont you?

#10 09-14-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bid

BTW, cornhole is a jockey, hes not a trainer. Lots of jockeys tell trainers what to do with horses, unfortunately most jockeys can barely read.

But most horses can't read either.

The Bid · #11 09-14-2006, 05:06 PM

dalakhani,

I dont think the race is tough at all. Im commenting more on the prep into the race, and his placement in the last. Oh, and Cornhole calling the shots, Cornhole isnt calling any shots, hes just on for the ride.

dalakhani · #12 09-14-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bid

dalakhani,

I dont think the race is tough at all. Im commenting more on the prep into the race, and his placement in the last. Oh, and Cornhole calling the shots, Cornhole isnt calling any shots, hes just on for the ride.

I agree- there doesnt appear to be any kind of "plan" here. I am definitely not a Funny Fan but I do respect what he has accomplished. They had to figure in advance that this race wouldnt come up very deep considering the placement (being sandwiched within weeks between the woodward and jcgc) and it would have been nice to see FC prepped properly for this one. Oh well, we will see.

He only has to beat two horses for a slice.

The Bid · #13 09-14-2006, 05:18 PM

I guess thats how they rationalize running him in this spot, thinking he only has to beat a few to get a slice.

There was no planning to put him in this spot, no trainer plans ahead like that. Its really a bush league move, thats why I say it has to be the owners making the decision. You are correct, he would have been better suited to prep up to this race and get all the money.

I hope he runs well, that being said I will be surprised if he shows up at all.

Nostradamus · #14 09-14-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dalakhani

I agree- there doesnt appear to be any kind of "plan" here. I am definitely not a Funny Fan but I do respect what he has accomplished. They had to figure in advance that this race wouldnt come up very deep considering the placement (being sandwiched within weeks between the woodward and jcgc) and it would have been nice to see FC prepped properly for this one. Oh well, we will see.

He only has to beat two horses for a slice.

No plan? The plan is Brooklyn then the Empire Classic. Makes a ton of sense. Barclay has also switched to his number 1 rider. The owners wanted to run at Saratoga and the Woodward was the only spot. They had their shot, now the trainer makes the calls.

Nostradamus · #15 09-14-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bid

Its obvious it wasnt Tagg's choice to run this horse. There is just noway hes had anything to do with the placement of Funny Cide the last couple of races. I can see taking a shot once if the horse was going super. However, after getting your head jerked off, working the horse, why in gods name would you bring him back in this spot. Owners picked this one fellas.

BTW, cornhole is a jockey, hes not a trainer. Lots of jockeys tell trainers what to do with horses, unfortunately most jockeys can barely read.

It is obvious it wasn't Tagg's choice? Really? Where else was he going to run him? Cornelio worked him the other morning and it was slow, but he said he left something in the tank for saturday.

The owners did not pick this one. They wanted to go to Hawthorne. Even their website says that.

The Bid · #16 09-14-2006, 05:10 PM

Let me get this straight......

You think Tagg got his head jerked off in a grade one, breezed him after the race, and is running him in this spot because thats whats best for the horse? Okay

mclem10011 · #17 09-15-2006, 07:21 AM

Wanderin Boy, just anoth hunch, like my one with Premium Tap, which like a nut I didn't bet on! Anyone have any advice for today's card at Belmont? I took last weekend off, to recharge my batteries, and watch some football. Any track bias that you all have noticed, or other trends to take into account with my selections today? Thanks in advance, and good luck to you all this weekend! Take care!:rolleyes

slotdirt · #18 09-14-2006, 04:45 PM

I just don't understand why you guys would question the predictive capabilities of a guy named Nostradamus.