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Old 08-12-2008, 01:15 PM
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You highlighted the wrong part of my post on which I was focusing ("...when the condition book came out"). The Saratoga condition book came out on July 4. The Dwyer Stakes was not contested until July 6. To say that PJ "knew" before the Dwyer was contested that the Henry Walton would not draw a horse from the Jim Dandy makes absolutely no sense. To "know" that a few weeks later is believable.


Sorry. I was probably excited that we finally got some rain.
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Old 08-12-2008, 01:17 PM
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How many fully dry days have there been this meet?

I think the over/under is 3.5.
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Old 08-12-2008, 01:19 PM
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How many fully dry days have there been this meet?

I think the over/under is 3.5.
At least 3, the first friday, Racing Hall of Fame Stakes day and last Saturday.
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Old 08-12-2008, 01:28 PM
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He has a tendency to fold like a cheap tent when he gets passed.

If I were his trainer I would run him at Monmouth.
Monmouth would work. Either that or Saratoga where he just blasted allowance horses disguised as a stakes race. On a Saturday of all days.
Imagine that, we can look back on this meet in Sep and reflect back on who the stars of the Saturdays were and Fairbanks name will be front and center.
My, have times and racing changed.
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Old 08-12-2008, 01:44 PM
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At least 3, the first friday, Racing Hall of Fame Stakes day and last Saturday.
It rained for at least a few minutes that day.
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Old 08-12-2008, 01:50 PM
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Monmouth would work. Either that or Saratoga where he just blasted allowance horses disguised as a stakes race. On a Saturday of all days.
Imagine that, we can look back on this meet in Sep and reflect back on who the stars of the Saturdays were and Fairbanks name will be front and center.
My, have times and racing changed.
It was a paceless race. He would be the bet against of the century in the Woodward against Curlin.

If Fairbanks is considered a star then mass suicides should be an option for racing fans.
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Old 08-12-2008, 01:53 PM
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It was a paceless race. He would be the bet against of the century in the Woodward against Curlin.

If Fairbanks is considered a star then mass suicides should be an option for racing fans.
Agree 100%... and if Commentator goes he'll be the best bet of the year to finish last.
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Old 08-12-2008, 02:02 PM
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Sorry. I was probably excited that we finally got some rain.
And to think in May that I was concerned about what might happen to my lawn because the sprinkler system was not working properly.
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Old 08-12-2008, 02:06 PM
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It was a paceless race. He would be the bet against of the century in the Woodward against Curlin.

If Fairbanks is considered a star then mass suicides should be an option for racing fans.
A bet against?! Only an idiot like me would bet him. He'll be 30/1 in the Woodward. Everybody will be betting against him.

I dont think Commentator is running. In which case might make this another paceless race. The Whitney was paceless. They let Commentator crawl on the front end. Why does he get so much credit for that win and Fairbanks hardly any for his?
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Old 08-12-2008, 02:11 PM
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You know, I'm looking at tomorrow's card for Laurel and given its quality, I can certainly see why folks are complaining about the cards at Saratoga. I'd much rather have Wednesday cards filled with the $4500 claimers at Laurel than the horse flesh seeing the track in upstate New York.
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You know I started this thread and have not changed my mind, but, there are some good races. You may think differently but tomorrow's 6th race is what I like about Saratoga. Yes, it's a 35000 claiming race, but on the turf with horses coming off 6 different tracks. Some old ones coming down, some new ones coming up, and a puzzle that if you can figure out has tremendous value.

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Old 08-12-2008, 02:27 PM
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You know I started this thread and have not changed my mind, but, there are some good races. You may think differently but tomorrow's 6th race is what I like about Saratoga. Yes, it's a 35000 claiming race, but on the turf with horses coming off 6 different tracks. Some old ones coming down, some new ones coming up, and a puzzle that if you can figure out has tremendous value.

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I agree. Tomorrow's card is quite intriguing. The meet's 2nd half will be pretty great. So many big stakes to look forward to and the weather just has to be better.
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Old 08-12-2008, 02:33 PM
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Agree 100%... and if Commentator goes he'll be the best bet of the year to finish last.
Somehow I don't think Zito would run Wanderin Boy against him.
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Old 08-12-2008, 02:34 PM
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I thought both the filly and colt stake races this week came up better than in past years.
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Old 08-12-2008, 02:51 PM
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I agree. Tomorrow's card is quite intriguing. The meet's 2nd half will be pretty great. So many big stakes to look forward to and the weather just has to be better.
I'd agree if there weren't five two-year-old races. The other half of the card is solid. Thursday's card looks good, though I've only glanced at it.
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Old 08-12-2008, 03:06 PM
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i like the 2 year old races, but much like any race at toga its hard for me to put anything together
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Old 08-13-2008, 02:52 PM
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So assuming Music Note and Little Belle are coupled again could we see an Alabama with only two betting interests? With the Hathorn carded the next day it is tough to imagine anyone running for fourth.

At least Acoma, Sky Mom, and Sweet Vendetta aren't eligible for the Hathorn so there is hope for an exciting 3 betting interest race.
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:33 PM
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Acoma was second in the Monmouth Oaks last weekend so don't expect her this weekend.
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Old 08-14-2008, 09:04 AM
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Acoma was second in the Monmouth Oaks last weekend so don't expect her this weekend.
And Sky Mom ran on the 2nd in Chicago so would seem extremely doubtful. If Sweet Vendetta passes we could really end up with two betting interests.
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Old 08-14-2008, 02:55 PM
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Proud Spell
Music Note
Skylighter
Mushka
Little Belle
Sweet Vendetta

Music Note and Little Belle coupled
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