The Japan Cup

Independent George · #1 11-23-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

For a sec I thought wait am I in the HK thread, CSC...

Yeah it just seems like it took him longer then they were expecting, huh?

Nice horse. I keep meaning to look at his stuff from Germany on the hkjc site. I'll get to it someday!

On to the Japan Cup...

Before I forget, Colm O'Donoghue got the Joshua Tree (who might go to the HK Vase after this one) mount. I think he has a few fans here (the horse, not the jockey).

You know this is really great to have so many internationals and God knows I love VI but I keep coming back to the locals and Buena Vista aside? Man Oken Bruce Lee... remember how good he was in this race last year?

This will be his 3rd try (he was 5th 2 years ago and 2nd last year).

Too early to do this but however I play it i will absolutely include him.

The one name I've heard in terms of looking good right now is Rose Kingdom. (... and I believe he has Take up... not that that makes him a plus for me but I think it might for a few).

I'm playing Oken Bruce Lee and Rose Kingdom, just on your say-so. You are the bomb

my miss storm cat · #2 11-23-2010, 03:57 PM

Ooooooooh wow hello there Mr. I.G!!!!!

It's so ******* good to see you here!

my miss storm cat · #3 11-23-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Independent George

I'm playing Oken Bruce Lee and Rose Kingdom, just on your say-so. You are the bomb

Oken Bruce Lee, Buena Vista, Voila Ici (the Italian boy!) and Meisho Beluga in some kinda order. That's how I'd play it if it were tonight regardless of how good Rose boy looks. (NOt my play... just sayin'. We have plenty of time).

For the record.

What ever happened to Indy George the horse?

You and him both man..... rare but fantastic sightings.

jaripeo · #4 11-23-2010, 05:40 PM

JAGUAR MILE

NEVER BOUCHON

BUENA VISTA

One of this will win.......

jaripeo · #5 11-28-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jaripeo

JAGUAR MILE

NEVER BOUCHON

BUENA VISTA

One of this will win.......

BUENA VISTA WON
JAGUAR MILE 4TH PLACE.

clyde · #6 11-28-2010, 08:23 PM

Jar-O-Zero

Still playng Sight n' Seek??

clyde · #7 11-28-2010, 08:25 PM

He claims to be a mental health worker.

Good grief.

clyde · #8 11-28-2010, 09:05 PM

Gooey is going to yell at me.

Like I'm scared.

I am!!

CSC · #9 11-29-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jaripeo

BUENA VISTA WON
JAGUAR MILE 4TH PLACE.

Did you miss it Jaripeo? She was DQ'd. Hard to believe no one other than Alan Shubeck

and yours truly seems to think this was the wrong decision.

brockguy · #10 11-29-2010, 02:34 PM

According to Christophe, she is better than Zarkava????

Will he be riding in Japan during the winter??

my miss storm cat · #11 11-26-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Oken Bruce Lee, Buena Vista, Voila Ici (the Italian boy!) and Meisho Beluga in some kinda order. That's how I'd play it if it were tonight regardless of how good Rose boy looks.

I'm sticking with this... with these 4.

If one scratches I'll use Rose Kingdom or Jaguar Mail but otherwise it's all about these four as far as I can see.

Will probably play Oken Bruce Lee and Buena Vista on top in different combinations and then maybe a win bet on Voili Ici or Meisho Beluga (depending on the odds. I would assume Buena Vista will be the favorite followed by Victorie Pisa and Nakayama Festa, the two who made the trip to France, who I'm not using).

I realize Ms. Beluga just raced last weekend but I'm thinking she's in the form of her life. No reason why she won't be right there at the end with the Queen of Japan...

Rileyoriley · #12 11-26-2010, 09:20 PM

I'll go with Jaguar Mail and Dandino (sounds like he's a character on Hawaii 5-0).

Book 'em Dandino!

CSC · #13 11-27-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I'm sticking with this... with these 4.

If one scratches I'll use Rose Kingdom or Jaguar Mail but otherwise it's all about these four as far as I can see.

Will probably play Oken Bruce Lee and Buena Vista on top in different combinations and then maybe a win bet on Voili Ici or Meisho Beluga (depending on the odds. I would assume Buena Vista will be the favorite followed by Victorie Pisa and Nakayama Festa, the two who made the trip to France, who I'm not using).

I realize Ms. Beluga just raced last weekend but I'm thinking she's in the form of her life. No reason why she won't be right there at the end with the Queen of Japan...

I can't see past 2 horses winning this year, Nakayama Festa and Buena Vista, the latter will be heavily backed making her very unattractive to back on top, however she will be a good play on the bottom of the exactas, the former will be more attractive in the win slot. Not sure how he has come back from the Arc, Japanese info is always abit sketchy but I guess they wouldn't be running if he wasn't acting well. If he doesn't go off as the fav, he should be a steal at whatever price as 2nd or 3rd choice.

Masayoshi Ebina
"I can't say about how he's been since he's come back, but I'm confident the stable will have him in the best shape possible. He has a habit of playing around in training, but he's completely locked in during races.

clyde · #14 11-27-2010, 02:53 PM

When does this Barrier thing happen in East Coast time?

my miss storm cat · #15 11-27-2010, 06:34 PM

Good luck to all of us.

Gee Clydie I think it's on around 10:30 or so out here so 1:30ish.

dagolfer33 · #16 11-27-2010, 07:00 PM

All I want to know is, how many times did Mike Smith finish last or close to last, last night????

clyde · #17 11-27-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Good luck to all of us.

Gee Clydie I think it's on around 10:30 or so out here so 1:30ish.

Great news...thanks so much.

FGFan · #18 11-24-2010, 02:07 PM

I have no order yet, haven't really looked at the pp's but yeah I'm with you on Beluga, Oken and Buena Vista. BUT haven't really looked at the foriegn invaders. I just love Beluga, and Oken probably needed that race back...I miss Vodka...

!!!OOOOO!!!! that Italian boy is pretty like you said.

OK now we can't forget jockey challenge friday, I'll be at the Fair Grounds so you definitely need to remind me to watch.

Ummmm George who are you? I don't remember you being here in Japan before, introductions needed here Miss Kitty.
It's usually just Miss Kitty and Me, well a couple of others, talking about Japan, but usually just us talking to ourselves.

clyde · #19 11-24-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Independent George

Likewise, my good woman.

Hey, I'll go with the Italian kid. If he's good enough to make your avatar, he's gotta be special.
I'll have to keep checking back to see if you change your picks before I finalize mine.
Don't know what happened to my namesake. Hopefully he's retired & lying in the sun and checking the mares out.

BTW, you made me blush !!!

Oh my God.

Yet another NerdyTrail doorknob.

They make the bizarre the commonplace.

Independent George · #20 11-24-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

Oh my God.

Yet another NerdyTrail doorknob.

They make the bizarre the commonplace.

I thought I smelled a moron d-bag around here.