Race 3 Saratoga 8-14

[HUSKER55]

how did the stewards not up hold the objection when you can clearly see the horse got blocked?

Yes...damn it....I had the 4

[cutchemist42]

I had the 4 and 7 in a DD, also had the 4 in our contest.

Obviously wanted it towards the 4 but thought it wasnt warranted. It was always going to be a tough position to win from from the back along the rail.

[Moto Pete]

Start a poll.

[Thebigguy]

I thought they made the right call. Take into account its Shug/Javier. I think that matters for something.

[Stillriledup]

I thought they made the right call. Take into account its Shug/Javier. I think that matters for something.

So if you're a "somebody" you get preference in inquiries?

[Thebigguy]

So if you're a "somebody" you get preference in inquiries?

I think it was a close call either way... But that could make a difference, yes.
You disagree? I dont think it was a slam dunk DQ. I thought the 1 sat the dream trip and was clearly much the best. That horse is kin to several horses who moved up when going long on the grass.

[BMustang]

That horse is kin to several horses who moved up when going long on the grass.
BUT was a 3yo who had never run against older horses stretching out to 1 3/8 miles - in my mind, a bad bet.

I get upset when I get beat by horses like this, because I feel that I am smarter than everyone in realizing that this is a bad bet. Humbling game!

[Thebigguy]

BUT was a 3yo who had never run against older horses stretching out to 1 3/8 miles - in my mind, a bad bet.

I get upset when I get beat by horses like this, because I feel that I am smarter than everyone in realizing that this is a bad bet. Humbling game!

I thought the chalk in that race was the worst bet of the entire meet. I hit the 1-3 and 2-3 pick 3's. My tickets are all posted on FB, no red board. I used 1,4,5 in the 3rd. I thought the 1 was very likely to move up and still had room to improve.

[Valuist]

I don't have specific numbers, but I know McGaughey has great numbers in races of 10 furlongs or longer.

[BMustang]

Granted the Phipps homebreds are bred for the classic distances, and the young ones, such as Thursday's winner, all have potential to excel at extended distances. This was simply a case of her being the better horse.