9/4 (SAR): Forego H. (G1), Woodward H. (G1)

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Betsy

I've always been a big Girolamo fan - but 10 months off and now this? Well, at least he's good off of a layoff...waste of a year.

I'm guessing it's merely a prep, and since they've already burned through Gayego, Desert Party, and Midshipman this year they might as well add insurance in case Vineyard Haven decides to flame out, too.

That said, seems like it would have been slightly more logical to swap places with Regal Ransom in today's allowance race (I think Girolamo was eligible), as the latter really needs to find a niche, which is probably at a flat mile. Despite winning today, I can't really think he'll be anything more than a pace factor in races like the JCGC (assuming there's more than 5 horses in the race) and the BC Classic. He's nothing more than another Slew City Slew, L'Carriere or Wanderin Boy.

Of course, he's still a lot more accomplished than Girolamo.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I'm guessing it's merely a prep, and since they've already burned through Gayego, Desert Party, and Midshipman this year they might as well add insurance in case Vineyard Haven decides to flame out, too.

That said, seems like it would have been slightly more logical to swap places with Regal Ransom in today's allowance race (I think Girolamo was eligible), as the latter really needs to find a niche, which is probably at a flat mile. Despite winning today, I can't really think he'll be anything more than a pace factor in races like the JCGC (assuming there's more than 5 horses in the race) and the BC Classic. He's nothing more than another Slew City Slew, L'Carriere or Wanderin Boy.

Of course, he's still a lot more accomplished than Girolamo.

You don't think Vineyard Haven could be a legitimate GI caliber sprinter? I do.

NT

[the_fat_man]

Too bad Borel is going to Omniscient. It'd be hard to top the ****up that was his last ride on Warrior's Reward but he should've been given at least one more chance to **** up again.

And, after Maragh's ride last time he met up with Vineyard's Haven, nice to see he's on a contender.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

You don't think Vineyard Haven could be a legitimate GI caliber sprinter? I do.

NT

Could not agree more, 7 Furlongs seems perfect for him. This is a pretty good field too, considering the state of the other divisions.

[Fulla Sheets]

Anybody know what is going on with Wall Street Wonder? He was nominated for the Forego and had a good workout today, thought he would have returned here.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Fulla Sheets

Anybody know what is going on with Wall Street Wonder? He was nominated for the Forego and had a good workout today, thought he would have returned here.

Maybe they got word of who was running and decided it was to much off an injury and at least a few problems that have benched him.

[ateamstupid]

If QR doesn't win this race, might as well retire him.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

If QR doesn't win this race, might as well retire him.

He'll win by at least 18.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

If QR doesn't win this race, might as well retire him.

I agree. He should win easily, there are no Blames in here. I think GOAT horse will run well.

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by Fulla Sheets

Anybody know what is going on with Wall Street Wonder? He was nominated for the Forego and had a good workout today, thought he would have returned here.

Training up to the AQ inner meet..

[Fulla Sheets]

Originally Posted by Fulla Sheets

Anybody know what is going on with Wall Street Wonder? He was nominated for the Forego and had a good workout today, thought he would have returned here.

Nevermind, entered in the Icecapade at Monmouth on Sunday. MUCH easier spot

[clyde]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

You don't think Vineyard Haven could be a legitimate GI caliber sprinter? I do.

NT

You aren't kidding me....you are the new Avery Smartman, are you not?