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rrbauer
02-18-2003, 11:05 AM
Let's start with the all-time excuse provider, Ken McPeek (from the DRF):
Ten Cents a Shine, who finished sixth in the Fountain of Youth as the 5-2 favorite, came out of the race with a lung infection, according to his trainer, Ken McPeek.

Then the intuitively obvious conclusion (that most of us drew after the BC Juvenile) from Patrick Biancone (from the DRF):
"No excuses. He just can't stay the distance, simple as that," Biancone said. "I knew there was a chance he might not stay. It was a question mark."


Contenders on the fence (IMHO):

Funny Cide (Lung Infection?)

Bham (Injury?)

Sky Mesa (Running out of time-can't miss a beat from here)

Toccet (Another looking at physical problems and a closing time window)

rrbauer
02-23-2003, 12:21 PM
Seattle Hoofer

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=30632&subsec=2

rrbauer
02-25-2003, 05:45 PM
Toccet suffered hoof bruise on Saturday (Feb 22nd) Derby plans now "on hold" according to Blood Horse

cj
02-25-2003, 08:02 PM
Sky Mesa bruised a hoof and will miss a few day training as well according to trainer John Ward.

CJ