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Graded stakes winnings count as much now as they do when they are 3 yr olds as far as getting into the Derby. I'll go with a 3 horse exacta box Escalon, Kelly Leak, and Midshipman. :cool:
socalracing
09-02-2008, 06:38 PM
According to the Formulator Ron Ellis has won with 1 other 2 year old first time starter in recent years. That was Declan's Moon who won first time out from the rail goiing 5.5 furlongs at Del Mar at 14-1 and then had a 7 furlong work before winning the Del Mar Futurity. Believe in Hope won going 5.5 furlongs first time out at Del Mar from the 2 hole, went off at 13-1, has worked 7 furlongs and is now entered in the Del Mar Futurity.
I don't understand your point, but I guess you have one. Missed my exacta, but Midshipman paid $14.60! Midshipman is a good looking Unbridleds Song colt out of the Avenue of Flags mare Fleet Lady. Good mix of speed and stamina. I like to see it as this one is, speed on the sire side with stamina on the dam side. With all the turf pedigree on each side they could go that way with him, and he could love the Poly tracks. :cool:
MarquisMark
09-05-2008, 05:32 PM
I originally liked Midshipman in this race but I was reluctant to back a 2 yo stretching out in stakes like that, especially when others had done well at 6 1/2.
I had Kelly's Leak. Should have gone with my orginal instinct.
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