7/28 (MTH) Haskell Day!

tanner12oz · #1 07-28-2013, 07:08 PM

Muddies the 3yr old picture that's for sure...awesome today

miraja2 · #2 07-28-2013, 08:16 PM

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Muddies the 3yr old picture that's for sure.

How so? Hasn't it been pretty clear all year that he's one of the best in the crop?

Merlinsky · #3 07-28-2013, 08:25 PM

Oxbow's looking at a likely soft tissue injury to his right ankle according to NJ state vet Deb Lamparter. X-rays were negative. Stevens is saying he never felt comfortable, also that he walks sound but doesn't jog sound.

randallscott35 · #4 07-28-2013, 08:29 PM

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Oxbow's looking at a likely soft tissue injury to his right ankle according to NJ state vet Deb Lamparter. X-rays were negative. Stevens is saying he never felt comfortable, also that he walks sound but doesn't jog sound.

Sorry to hear that. Huge fan of Oxbow. Game animal.

randallscott35 · #5 07-28-2013, 08:42 PM

Beyerwise I'd guess a 107 (+ - 2)

tanner12oz · #6 07-28-2013, 08:41 PM

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How so? Hasn't it been pretty clear all year that he's one of the best in the crop?

I don't think anyone was thinking eclipse award before today..
with a solid travers its a possibility

randallscott35 · #7 07-28-2013, 08:43 PM

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I don't think anyone was thinking eclipse award before today..
with a solid travers its a possibility

Will he be in the Travers for sure? Todd can be pretty conservative and he has other ones for that already...no sure thing he is in the gate.

Merlinsky · #8 07-28-2013, 08:59 PM

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Will he be in the Travers for sure? Todd can be pretty conservative and he has other ones for that already...no sure thing he is in the gate.

Todd said after the race that they'd take a look at the Travers, but who knows what they'll actually end up doing with him.

MaTH716 · #9 07-28-2013, 09:00 PM

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Will he be in the Travers for sure? Todd can be pretty conservative and he has other ones for that already...no sure thing he is in the gate.

I agree with this. I'm not sure that Pletcher would want to see Verrazano and Palace Malice slug it out for the first 3/4's of the Travers and have someone else benifit and pick up the pieces. I'd be suprised if both were in the gate for the Travers.

3kings · #10 07-28-2013, 09:22 PM

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I agree with this. I'm not sure that Pletcher would want to see Verrazano and Palace Malice slug it out for the first 3/4's of the Travers and have someone else benifit and pick up the pieces. I'd be suprised if both were in the gate for the Travers.

I agree, I'm guessing Verrazano to the PA Derby.

Sightseek · #11 07-28-2013, 10:11 PM

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I agree, I'm guessing Verrazano to the PA Derby.

Running at Saratoga, especially for the Travers, is pretty high up on all owner's dreams. I doubt any of the owners want to bow out with their horse because Pletcher has another horse in there.

RockHardTen1985 · #12 07-30-2013, 04:58 AM

Drf article says its the Travers. I dont care if he ran a 130 on Sunday. I dont want him going 10f in the Travers vs better horses. I love Oxbow as much as anyone and he did now show up at all Sunday, and was injured. Take him out there was no one in the Haskell. A lot of horses run fast races with easy trips when the competition is backing up not offering any resistance. Regarding the Travers I can only hope they destroy V at the windows off this 116 beyer. Im happy with Orb, Palace Mallice and the KMC entry that ran 1-2 in the Curlin.

tanner12oz · #13 07-29-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I agree with this. I'm not sure that Pletcher would want to see Verrazano and Palace Malice slug it out for the first 3/4's of the Travers and have someone else benifit and pick up the pieces. I'd be suprised if both were in the gate for the Travers.

didn't todd have something like 30% of the belmont field and like 25% of the derby field? i imagine some of them "slugged it out" with eachother...just sayin

MaTH716 · #14 07-29-2013, 02:46 PM

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didn't todd have something like 30% of the belmont field and like 25% of the derby field? i imagine some of them "slugged it out" with eachother...just sayin

Fair point.

But I feel like the TC races (especially the Derby) are totally different situations.

RockHardTen1985 · #15 07-28-2013, 09:21 PM

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Will he be in the Travers for sure? Todd can be pretty conservative and he has other ones for that already...no sure thing he is in the gate.

I would cut him back for the Kings Bishop. If he pairs that up with today, he would be a solid contender for best 3yr old. Hard to imagine Orb not firing a big race for the Travers. And Palace Malice finally ran fast yesterday.

RockHardTen1985 · #16 07-28-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

Will he be in the Travers for sure? Todd can be pretty conservative and he has other ones for that already...no sure thing he is in the gate.

I would cut him back for the Kings Bishop. If he pairs that up with today, he would be a solid contender for best 3yr old. Hard to imagine Orb not firing a big race for the Travers. And Palace Malice finally ran fast yesterday. Exciting rest of the year if they all stay healthy.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #17 07-29-2013, 02:41 PM

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I would cut him back for the Kings Bishop. If he pairs that up with today, he would be a solid contender for best 3yr old. Hard to imagine Orb not firing a big race for the Travers. And Palace Malice finally ran fast yesterday. Exciting rest of the year if they all stay healthy.

TODD HAS LOTS OF SPRINTERS...