Soumillion on Librettist

brockguy · #1 10-30-2006, 05:44 PM

nice spare ride for him. he'll also be on Hurricane Run in the Turf and Germance in the Filly and Mare. And when he wins a race (hopefully for my sake on Germance!!), and the race caller calls him French, make sure you tell everyone around you that he is not in fact French, but Belgian!!

blackthroatedwind · #2 10-30-2006, 06:14 PM

I guess that means Dettori will ride Echo of Light which probably means Godolphin likes his chances more.

my miss storm cat · #3 11-01-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I guess that means Dettori will ride Echo of Light which probably means Godolphin likes his chances more.

It was Dettori's decision to ride Echo instead of Librettist.....

ateamstupid · #4 10-30-2006, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brockguy

nice spare ride for him. he'll also be on Hurricane Run in the Turf and Germance in the Filly and Mare. And when he wins a race (hopefully for my sake on Germance!!), and the race caller calls him French, make sure you tell everyone around you that he is not in fact French, but Belgian!!

How come he's not on Araafa? Did Noseda just pick Johnny V. instead?

ateamstupid · #5 10-30-2006, 08:01 PM

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Good question. I think I read Noseda wanted someone who was familiar with Churchill, not that Johnny has ridden all that much there, but obviously more than Soumillion. I think BTW hit it right on the head though about Librettist. He must not be doing all that well, considering he was so highly thought of before the QEII. Or maybe Echo of Light is just doing really well right now.

Well they said he came out of the race lame, then all of a sudden he's ready to run in the BC Mile? I like Echo of Light a lil' bit.. Now watch Librettist win by five..

repent · #6 10-31-2006, 01:14 AM

I just dont know why Im the only guy besides Caruthers who likes Librettist here in this spot.

I like Aussie Rules a lot, always have, but I was of the belief that Librettist was a freak before the QE2.
one race should not change that. Im sticking with him.

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blackthroatedwind · #7 10-31-2006, 01:48 AM

It feels like the Euros in the mile are reasonably matched. I realize Araafa and Librettist are probably best at the top of their game but Librettist is suspect and a few of the others are close enough that at the odds it may be wise to use as many as possible in multi-race bets. Honestly Gorella is the only horse that has been racing here that I will use.

repent · #8 10-31-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It feels like the Euros in the mile are reasonably matched. I realize Araafa and Librettist are probably best at the top of their game but Librettist is suspect and a few of the others are close enough that at the odds it may be wise to use as many as possible in multi-race bets. Honestly Gorella is the only horse that has been racing here that I will use.

yeah,
Aussie Rules showed up KEE and beat a lot of our better milers.
and I doubt Europe considered him one of the better hopes.

Silent Name is intersting and looked really good on TVG's the Works for whatever that is worth.

hes sort of a Japanese, French, and now American horse all rolled into one.

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zippyneedsawin · #9 10-31-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It feels like the Euros in the mile are reasonably matched. I realize Araafa and Librettist are probably best at the top of their game but Librettist is suspect and a few of the others are close enough that at the odds it may be wise to use as many as possible in multi-race bets. Honestly Gorella is the only horse that has been racing here that I will use.

that's the way I'm leaning right now too: using just the Euros and Gorella for the mile.

philcski · #10 10-31-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It feels like the Euros in the mile are reasonably matched. I realize Araafa and Librettist are probably best at the top of their game but Librettist is suspect and a few of the others are close enough that at the odds it may be wise to use as many as possible in multi-race bets. Honestly Gorella is the only horse that has been racing here that I will use.

Any opinion on Sleeping Indian? Was very sharp against lesser in his last. Last time at a mile he was only 5 off of Starcraft and Dubawi (last years QEII), who I'd think either would be favored in this race.
Gotta think he'll be getting the first jump out of the Euros and on CD's turf course, that isn't a bad thing given the sharp turns. The trainer knows how to win this race. Going to get 30-1...

Crown@club · #11 10-31-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brockguy

nice spare ride for him. he'll also be on Hurricane Run in the Turf and Germance in the Filly and Mare. And when he wins a race (hopefully for my sake on Germance!!), and the race caller calls him French, make sure you tell everyone around you that he is not in fact French, but Belgian!!

I'd just skimmed through here regarding the jockey. I don't see the question asked, but I have to wonder. Would Soumillion be falling out of the gate, or will he be jumping out of the gate?