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Old 04-04-2011, 12:56 PM
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ILLINOIS DERBY

Joe Vann
Lagoon of Diamonds
Smarter Than Ever
Sour
Southern Sculptor
Dance City
Economic Summit
The Fed Eased (Bay Shore)
Watch Me Go (Arkansas Derby)
Toby's Corner (Wood)

Seriously....? Shouldn't the Illinois Derby either lose its graded status, or be moved to Arlington during the summer or...something?

I can't believe anyone pointing to the SA Derby or AK derby didn't think twice about shipping here for this spot. Even Anthony's Cross (didn't Harty win it last year with the legendary American Lion)?
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Old 04-04-2011, 01:40 PM
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Seriously....? Shouldn't the Illinois Derby either lose its graded status, or be moved to Arlington during the summer or...something?

I can't believe anyone pointing to the SA Derby or AK derby didn't think twice about shipping here for this spot. Even Anthony's Cross (didn't Harty win it last year with the legendary American Lion)?
Which race, the Illinois Derby, Santa Anita Derby or Wood, has most recently seen it's winner come back to win the Ky Derby?

It's 5 weeks out from the Derby. The last two years, the consensus favorite didn't make the gate.

And horses can come from anywhere and get real good real fast. If it weren't for Rachel A, Dunkirk and Summer Bird, Mine That Bird might be a Triple Crown winner.

What about Shackelford?

I like all the preps. Line them up and let them run.
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Old 04-04-2011, 01:55 PM
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Seriously....? Shouldn't the Illinois Derby either lose its graded status, or be moved to Arlington during the summer or...something?

I can't believe anyone pointing to the SA Derby or AK derby didn't think twice about shipping here for this spot. Even Anthony's Cross (didn't Harty win it last year with the legendary American Lion)?
Its only 300k, so winning the race doesn't guarantee you a spot in the Derby.

It will be a bad race
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Old 04-04-2011, 02:12 PM
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I know I may be reaching here, but after one dismal prep after another, is it even remotely possible the Arkansas Derby will be the best prep?
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Old 04-04-2011, 02:23 PM
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I know I may be reaching here, but after one dismal prep after another, is it even remotely possible the Arkansas Derby will be the best prep?
Ya but the Wood has the derby winner in it
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Old 04-04-2011, 02:23 PM
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I know I may be reaching here, but after one dismal prep after another, is it even remotely possible the Arkansas Derby will be the best prep?
Not that I think he has a chance (at this point), but The Factor's triple-digit Beyers are somewhat refreshing when looking through the 30 or so top contenders.
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Old 04-04-2011, 04:36 PM
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If some ailment were to sideline Uncle Mo between now and the Derby... wouldn't that make for an interesting scenario? A lot of $$$ would be on Dialed In (who would come in a fast closing 2nd or 3rd) and The Factor would have to be a super horse to contend with the pretenders that would hound him all the way on the lead. Who, then
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Old 04-04-2011, 04:41 PM
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If some ailment were to sideline Uncle Mo between now and the Derby... wouldn't that make for an interesting scenario? A lot of $$$ would be on Dialed In (who would come in a fast closing 2nd or 3rd) and The Factor would have to be a super horse to contend with the pretenders that would hound him all the way on the lead. Who, then
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Old 04-04-2011, 04:46 PM
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Tackleberry.

The first to pull off the elusive Charles Town Classic - Met Mile sweep.
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Old 04-11-2011, 10:25 PM
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Not that I think he has a chance (at this point), but The Factor's triple-digit Beyers are somewhat refreshing when looking through the 30 or so top contenders.
I like Archarcharch in the Arkansas Derby.He finished well, behind The Factor and is bred to run a bit.

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Old 04-11-2011, 11:37 PM
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He finished well behind The Factor
The whole field was well behind The Factor in the Rebel.
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