I love the work you put into this. The only thing I might disagree is with obese Greg's horse. I think he has a Big shot. I also like your take on known agenda. I must say its a delight to see this cause I used to try to get you to tell me stuff like this and it was like pulling teeth! GOOD LUCK TO ALL.
Enjoyed the analysis. There’s something about Essential Quality that gives me reservationists about him winning, He’s received some very good setups in his last few races. I don’t know about comparing Medina Spirit to Silver Charm. Silver Charm had a lot of fight in him, and Charm’s loss to Free House in the Santa Anita Derby was one of the best losing efforts in a Derby prep that I’ve seen. At least the pace this year might be a throwback to some of the Derbys before the points system. No Groovys in here, but Caddo River should be on the engine early with a few others in close pursuit.
My original pick was Essential Quality, and I see no reason to get off of him now. Of the rest, I like Mandaloun, just because, and will perhaps use Midnight Bourbon or King Fury for my longshots. I will NOT be using any horse trained by Baffert; if he beats me, so be it. He has won enough, and I don't trust him.
Question, Medina ran very quickly after treatment for entrapped epiglottis and my only experience with this is a very long time ago. Is there a chance he was compromised and it will continue to improve?
Fair rankings, i just think king fury might just be a bit low. His running style, and looks like a new improved horse in lexington stakes from 2 year old form.
I love the work you put into this. The only thing I might disagree is with obese Greg's horse. I think he has a Big shot. I also like your take on known agenda. I must say its a delight to see this cause I used to try to get you to tell me stuff like this and it was like pulling teeth! GOOD LUCK TO ALL.
Enjoyed the analysis. There’s something about Essential Quality that gives me reservationists about him winning, He’s received some very good setups in his last few races. I don’t know about comparing Medina Spirit to Silver Charm. Silver Charm had a lot of fight in him, and Charm’s loss to Free House in the Santa Anita Derby was one of the best losing efforts in a Derby prep that I’ve seen. At least the pace this year might be a throwback to some of the Derbys before the points system. No Groovys in here, but Caddo River should be on the engine early with a few others in close pursuit.
My original pick was Essential Quality, and I see no reason to get off of him now. Of the rest, I like Mandaloun, just because, and will perhaps use Midnight Bourbon or King Fury for my longshots. I will NOT be using any horse trained by Baffert; if he beats me, so be it. He has won enough, and I don't trust him.
Appreciate the extensive analysis.
Question, Medina ran very quickly after treatment for entrapped epiglottis and my only experience with this is a very long time ago. Is there a chance he was compromised and it will continue to improve?
Fair rankings, i just think king fury might just be a bit low. His running style, and looks like a new improved horse in lexington stakes from 2 year old form.