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Old 07-07-2010, 04:04 PM
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Come on, Gio Ponti!

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Old 07-08-2010, 07:56 AM
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1/2 on Gio? Give me a break!
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Old 07-08-2010, 08:15 AM
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I like Gio Ponti, but yes, that's crazy.
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Old 07-08-2010, 08:43 AM
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Was the Man o' War always a turf race?
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Old 07-08-2010, 09:44 AM
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Was the Man o' War always a turf race?
I believe so. I remember it being Secretariat's "test" on turf.
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Old 07-08-2010, 10:02 AM
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I like Gio Ponti, but yes, that's crazy.

What exactly is " crazy " about it? Have you actually handicapped the race?
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Old 07-08-2010, 11:01 AM
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I like Gio Ponti in this race, and I think he should be the favorite, but is he that strong a favorite?
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Old 07-08-2010, 12:04 PM
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I like Gio Ponti in this race, and I think he should be the favorite, but is he that strong a favorite?
Once again, have you looked over the pps?
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Old 07-08-2010, 12:13 PM
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Once again, have you looked over the pps?
Chatterpaul 22% first off the claim doesn't concern you?
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Old 07-08-2010, 01:02 PM
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Once again, have you looked over the pps?
Not yet.
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