1/18 (OP): Smarty Jones

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by philcski

7 years ago they said a NY bred couldn't win the Derby. 6 years ago, same story with a PA bred (despite PA having a few Derby winners before that). Horses don't care where they're born.

How about Brazil?

[SilverRP]

I've followed Pleasant Storm here at Remington. Played him when he romped first time out, then in the 2 year old stakes. I remember seeing him in the paddock for the first time and thinking damn, he looks like a beast. He's defiantly been on my radar, and will continue to be after this fine effort.

Derby horse? probably not.......but then again, it's only January.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

How about Brazil?

In the specific case of the Derby... Southern Hemisphere is a problem. Running a 2.5 year old against the best 3yo's of the generation would be very tough to win.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by philcski

In the specific case of the Derby... Southern Hemisphere is a problem. Running a 2.5 year old against the best 3yo's of the generation would be very tough to win.

Sorry to leave you hanging. I was just teasing Freddy, who apparently is suffering from a severe case of xenophobia tonight (see his work in the Einstein thread for further details).

[philcski]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Sorry to leave you hanging. I was just teasing Freddy, who apparently is suffering from a severe case of xenophobia tonight (see his work in the Einstein thread for further details).

LOL. Gotcha...

I hope you caught Pants' poker reference in there, by the way

[packerbacker7964]

DRF said Dryfly was under the wire with ease

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by packerbacker7964

DRF said Dryfly was under the wire with ease

I have a feeling if Dryfly continues on in this manner, Lynn Whiting is going to become the "feel good" humble old school trainer in all the Derby human interest stories a la Hal Wiggins and the goon that trains General Quarters.

That said, he's quitely done well with many 3yos over the years that came from humble origins (ie Lil E. Tee, Phantom On Tour, At The Threshold, Big Pistol).

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I have a feeling if Dryfly continues on in this manner, Lynn Whiting is going to become the "feel good" humble old school trainer in all the Derby human interest stories a la Hal Wiggins and the goon that trains General Quarters.

That said, he's quitely done well with many 3yos over the years that came from humble origins (ie Lil E. Tee, Phantom On Tour, At The Threshold, Big Pistol).

I always cry after those heart warming features.. Especially when they show the trainer so emotional about there horsey.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

That said, he's quitely done well with many 3yos over the years that came from humble origins (ie Lil E. Tee, Phantom On Tour, At The Threshold, Big Pistol).

True ... but at least three of those horses started off with promising races for other trainers.

Not sure about Big Pistol.