Is Borel shut out of the Derby?

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

His agent is supposedly contacting Coolmore because he is interested in riding Master of Hounds. That will now make him a GIGANTIC underlay.

I wouldn't mind seeing Calvin on Master of Hounds although MOH's running style would probably have him close to the lead. Also, since I may use the horse in exotics, I'd rather see a lesser known jock to make the odds worth the gamble.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I wouldn't mind seeing Calvin on Master of Hounds although MOH's running style would probably have him close to the lead. Also, since I may use the horse in exotics, I'd rather see a lesser known jock to make the odds worth the gamble.

Here's a good trivia question for you. What was the last dirt race Aidan O'Brien won?

[randallscott35]

Back to the original, there is no way he won't have a mount. None.

[justindew]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Here's a good trivia question for you. What was the last dirt race Aidan O'Brien won?

I can't think of one since J-Burg.

[robfla]

Originally Posted by justindew

I can't think of one since J-Burg.

you may be right.

His turf/ synth starters outnumber his dirt starters 10:1

http://www.horseracingnation.com/person/Aidan_P_Obrien

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Here's a good trivia question for you. What was the last dirt race Aidan O'Brien won?

Johan?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Johan?

Originally Posted by justindew

I can't think of one since J-Burg.

Yep. He's 0-13 in Breeders' Cup dirt races going back to the 2001 BC Juvenile. Toss in a Jockey Club Gold Cup loss by Dylan Thomas at the hands of Bernardini in 2006 and an up the track finish by Steinbeck in last year's Jim Dandy.

His record in America overall is hardly strong considering he's basically whiffed the BC for the last half-decade save Man of Iron's Marathon win in 2009.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Yep. He's 0-13 in Breeders' Cup dirt races going back to the 2001 BC Juvenile. Toss in a Jockey Club Gold Cup loss by Dylan Thomas at the hands of Bernardini in 2006 and an up the track finish by Steinbeck in last year's Jim Dandy.

His record in America overall is hardly strong considering he's basically whiffed the BC for the last half-decade save Man of Iron's Marathon win in 2009.

Well, maybe he's due (lol)....seriously though, I don't see a win bet but he could figure in exotics. A single 3yo prep is the main negative factor for me, and (of course) can he handle dirt??? Positives....classy sort and will face a largely pathetic field imo.

I hope he doesn't get stuck on a horse like JP's Gusto.

[robfla]

Originally Posted by Uncle Mo

I hope he doesn't get stuck on a horse like JP's Gusto.

or one like Super Saver

[Merlinsky]

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/rac...cky-derby.aspx

Nakatani just took Nehro over Comma to the Top. They said they're working on a replacement. Is that code for "trying to get Calvin's phone number"? There's plenty of time for the annual musical jockeys situation to resolve itself and give him a mount. Todd paid him that backhanded compliment last time about being several lengths better at Churchill. I'm sure some connections are thinking about that.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Uncle Mo

I hope he doesn't get stuck on a horse like JP's Gusto.

At this point he may wind up training JP's Gusto

[richard burch]

is castro staying on tobys corner?

has he ever been in the derby before?