9/5 (AP): Arl-Wash Futurity & Lassie; Wash. Park. H. (G3's)

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Scav

They use that course twice an f'n year and never announce it, it was my fault for not paying attention, I agree, if I would have known, like I said that day, I would have sent it in on her because of that very fact.

Why can't they put the words "Inner Course" like they do in NY? I would think being on the inner is a 'condition'

I don't sit and yap about excuses, I talk about what could have been if the proper information, important information is readily available for people to make educated decisions. I take my lumps with the best of them but stupid things like not reporting a BIG thing like that burns my ass because it is unfair to the betting public.

I readily and always admit I am wrong when I get beat, which like anyone, is alot on this game. Just beat me fair and square

I can't wait until she runs in the Pucker Up, she hasn't run an honest race yet and I will be betting accordingly. Just like Deceptive Glory, who is deceptively slow and is going to get smoked.....

Hopefully they don't run that damn race on the inner so you can see what happens to a horse that doesn't get an easy cantering lead

Well, when they draw the Pucker Up, then I'll assess whether or not she is a good play at that time -- you know, taking into account who else is in the race, pace dynamics, which course it's run over, etc -- I'll see how the race shapes up instead of indiscriminately drawing an X through her because of her owner and because she's the favorite. That's how I do my handicapping, you can do yours however you'd like, obviously.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Well, when they draw the Pucker Up, then I'll assess whether or not she is a good play at that time -- you know, taking into account who else is in the race, which course it's run over, etc -- I'll see how the race shapes up instead of drawing an X through her because of her owner and because she's the favorite. That's how I do my handicapping, you can do yours however you'd like, obviously.

I didn't say that guy, I stay objective but I do try and beat him if I can, and I can care less who is in that race specifically to this horse. With it being a graded race, horses will and do show up for that race (especially recently) That is all I need to know, and the bozo's on top of the horses aren't going to let her go again, one of them will find the smart button for the day and go with her.

[brianwspencer]

You'll get your wish. The Pucker Up will be run in lane 5.

Rumor Has It, however, got the best break of his life with the inner turf course -- but it's in Lane 1, not 10 feet inside lane 1 like some other days....so perhaps not as big an advantage as some other days. May not be a complete speed-fest.