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Old 05-17-2010, 05:02 AM
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Feeling the same way.
He's a nice horse, but the wedding/funeral thing will probably keep me off of him.

Anyone got a guess on Fly Down's odds?
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Old 05-17-2010, 09:12 AM
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He's a nice horse, but the wedding/funeral thing will probably keep me off of him.

Anyone got a guess on Fly Down's odds?
I'm lost. Help me on this one.
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Old 05-17-2010, 03:08 PM
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I'm lost. Help me on this one.
It's a saying, "if you weren't there for the wedding, don't be there for the funeral" i.e. if you didn't get a piece of the horse at 25-1 when he lit up the board, don't bet him at 3-1 next time out when you're getting far less value.
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Old 05-18-2010, 10:25 AM
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It's a saying, "if you weren't there for the wedding, don't be there for the funeral" i.e. if you didn't get a piece of the horse at 25-1 when he lit up the board, don't bet him at 3-1 next time out when you're getting far less value.
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Old 05-18-2010, 11:32 AM
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Ingriguing ?


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Old 05-18-2010, 12:03 PM
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I think its a great field to bet on

2 of the 3 favorites will be Ice Box and Stately Victor,both have issues

Unless a rabbit is sent out there doesnt look like alot of speed for Ice Box(Should hit the board due to fact he can get distance and some can't) and Stately Victor I am still not convinced can run on fast dirt.

There should be 13 or 14 horses,would love to see the filly go to take some money but don't look like it

New Madrid is a go-Ice just said he needs a race and the turf one is the next out there
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Old 05-18-2010, 12:12 PM
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Velazquez to ride Fly Down in Belmont
By David Grening

ELMONT, N.Y. - No more calls, please, we have a winner.

John Velazquez has been tabbed by trainer Nick Zito to ride Fly Down in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 5, the Hall of Fame trainer told Daily Racing Form on Tuesday morning. Coming off a decisive six-length victory in the Grade 2 Dwyer Stakes at Belmont on May 8, Fly Down figures to be among the top three betting choices in the Belmont along with stablemate Ice Box, the Kentucky Derby runner-up; and First Dude, the Preakness runner-up.

"Belmont Park, John Velazquez, Nick Zito, we've had good luck together," Zito, who trains Fly Down for owner Richard Pell, said from Saratoga. "Plus, I've known Johnny since he was 18. I had a lot of good jockeys wanting to ride this horse, but I went with the New York jockey."

Velazquez rode Fly Down to a third-place finish in his debut last October at Belmont.
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Old 05-18-2010, 12:36 PM
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I think its a great field to bet on

2 of the 3 favorites will be Ice Box and Stately Victor,both have issues

Unless a rabbit is sent out there doesnt look like alot of speed for Ice Box(Should hit the board due to fact he can get distance and some can't) and Stately Victor I am still not convinced can run on fast dirt.

There should be 13 or 14 horses,would love to see the filly go to take some money but don't look like it

New Madrid is a go-Ice just said he needs a race and the turf one is the next out there
Can't see Stately Victor being a top 3 choice. Fly Down and First Dude will be lower than him.
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:20 AM
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He's a nice horse, but the wedding/funeral thing will probably keep me off of him.

Anyone got a guess on Fly Down's odds?
Well the Hammer has been talking him up so he could be 2/1 and has no chance at winning

The curse was seen with Caracortado in the Preakness. Was running good then remembered the Hammer loved him and he didnt hit the board

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Old 05-17-2010, 01:18 PM
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I am a huge Ice Box fan but believe without a doubt that Fly Down is a better prospect for the Belmont.

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Old 05-18-2010, 12:33 AM
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I am a huge Ice Box fan but believe without a doubt that Fly Down is a better prospect for the Belmont.

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Any idea on which Zito runner Lezcano will choose to ride? I imagine that the fact Lapenta is a prominent client of Zito might come into play when it is time to make a commitment. I read that Pell is a newcomer to the sport as an owner, but other than that I don't know much about him.
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Old 05-18-2010, 01:09 AM
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Any idea on which Zito runner Lezcano will choose to ride? I imagine that the fact Lapenta is a prominent client of Zito might come into play when it is time to make a commitment. I read that Pell is a newcomer to the sport as an owner, but other than that I don't know much about him.
ice box. its about 3/4s down in the article

http://www.drf.com/news/article/113023.html
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Well the Hammer has been talking him up so he could be 2/1 and has no chance at winning
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