The greatest thoroughbred living will give everyone another chance to watch beauty in motion tomorrow as she looks to tie the modern record of 16 straight unrestricted victories.
The Big Mare has given every indication that she will win the Apple Blossom for the second time in as many attempts tomorrow. She looked great galloping over the Oaklawn course and certainly looks to have the competition over a barrel in this one. Of course nothing is certain, see Rachel Alexandra's last one, it's likely that in her next race Zenyatta will look to extend the streak beyond the great Citation and Cigar.
The only question that matters though is who will be in that next race? Will Rachel Alexandra's connections finally step up and take on the real champ, or will a new Dare and Go type emerge? Only time will tell. Until then let's watch the Horse of the Decade (which by default makes her the horse of the Century) Zenyatta!!
On a side note: Thanks again for trying Mr. Cella!!! You got us the closest yet.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Sidney's Candy or Candy Ride
I don't know about the rest of the racing world, but I was left wondering who I had just watched run away and hide in the Santa Anita Derby. That horse drawing off to win by over 4 looked a heck of a lot like Candy Ride. It really is nice to see a son of Candy Ride on his way to the Kentucky Derby.
A lot can be said for the horrible trip Lookin at Lucky and Caracortado had in the SA Derby but based on how impressive SC was it would be hard to believe either would have challenged that one for the victory. Lucky is a horse who does only enough to win even on his best day, it would have been hard for him to get past SC even with a clean trip. Lucky is begining to look a lot more like Pioneer of the Nile in that he does not put fields away. So assuming no one runs a freakish race and they finish in a pack at the wire Lucky could redeem himself on Derby Day, but that does not seem likely. So IMO the top west coast horse is now Sidney's Candy.
On a side note it is nice to see Joe Talamo get back into the derby with a legitimate shot. The loss of Revenge last year on Derby morning had to be tough. His chance to win that first Derby, may only be a year late.
In the East it was no suprise to see Eskendereya draw off and win for fun. The only interesting part of that race was the trouble filled race and horrific ride sufferred through by Awesome Act. Much like Lucky and Coracortado above, this one likely had no chance of getting to the winner, but still look for a better race in Kentucky.
A lot can be said for the horrible trip Lookin at Lucky and Caracortado had in the SA Derby but based on how impressive SC was it would be hard to believe either would have challenged that one for the victory. Lucky is a horse who does only enough to win even on his best day, it would have been hard for him to get past SC even with a clean trip. Lucky is begining to look a lot more like Pioneer of the Nile in that he does not put fields away. So assuming no one runs a freakish race and they finish in a pack at the wire Lucky could redeem himself on Derby Day, but that does not seem likely. So IMO the top west coast horse is now Sidney's Candy.
On a side note it is nice to see Joe Talamo get back into the derby with a legitimate shot. The loss of Revenge last year on Derby morning had to be tough. His chance to win that first Derby, may only be a year late.
In the East it was no suprise to see Eskendereya draw off and win for fun. The only interesting part of that race was the trouble filled race and horrific ride sufferred through by Awesome Act. Much like Lucky and Coracortado above, this one likely had no chance of getting to the winner, but still look for a better race in Kentucky.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
4/3/10 Derby Preps
This saturday figures to feature the likely favorite and second choice for the Derby. Eskendereya will face moderate competition from Awesome Act and Jackson Bend, while Lookin at Lukcy takes on a relatively honest crop of 3yr olds at Santa Anita.
The tougher of the two on paper figures to be the SA Derby. With the likes of Sidney's Candy, Coracortado, Alphies Bet, and even Skipshot, it would be no suprise to see Lookin at Lucky get beat. Lucky's only defeat came over the SA surface and it was no small matter to see Bobby B looking at shipping him back out of town. The surface may not be one that he prefers. He appeared to be all out to beat Nobles Promise in the Rebel and may simply need this race before getting cued up for the Derby. I will look to beat him with Alphie's Bet and then combine Lucky on the bottom of exotics with Alphie's and Sydney's Candy. Skipshot will be my price play in the exotics.
The Wood Memorial on paper appears to be a race for second. Eskendereya looked simply awesome in the Fountain of Youth. He has had ample time to recover, as he was given extra time off by passing the Florida Derby, and seems to be coming into the race in top form. The extra time off may help avoid a bounce off that last big number. Awesome Act and Jackson Bend will take action but neither look like they can challenge to top one with anything less than a new lifetime best effort. The race does not offer much in the way of value so I will simply be watching and taking notes for the Derby.
The tougher of the two on paper figures to be the SA Derby. With the likes of Sidney's Candy, Coracortado, Alphies Bet, and even Skipshot, it would be no suprise to see Lookin at Lucky get beat. Lucky's only defeat came over the SA surface and it was no small matter to see Bobby B looking at shipping him back out of town. The surface may not be one that he prefers. He appeared to be all out to beat Nobles Promise in the Rebel and may simply need this race before getting cued up for the Derby. I will look to beat him with Alphie's Bet and then combine Lucky on the bottom of exotics with Alphie's and Sydney's Candy. Skipshot will be my price play in the exotics.
The Wood Memorial on paper appears to be a race for second. Eskendereya looked simply awesome in the Fountain of Youth. He has had ample time to recover, as he was given extra time off by passing the Florida Derby, and seems to be coming into the race in top form. The extra time off may help avoid a bounce off that last big number. Awesome Act and Jackson Bend will take action but neither look like they can challenge to top one with anything less than a new lifetime best effort. The race does not offer much in the way of value so I will simply be watching and taking notes for the Derby.
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