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JustRalph
04-27-2012, 05:14 AM
What's the opinion on this horse? I am not worth a damn on evaluating these horses that have run overseas. Any opinions appreciated.
sovereign
04-27-2012, 10:26 AM
His trainer won't be here for the derby. That says it all for me.
maclr11
04-27-2012, 10:29 AM
Why would he come over whe Camelot the best horse in his barn runs in the 2,0000 guineas that day. That's the first leg of the English triple crown and aiden will have multiple runners
Valuist
04-27-2012, 10:34 AM
I used the horse in my Pic 3s on BC Day thinking that being by Scat Daddy, he may have been better suited to dirt. But as we have seen, despite the fact Scat Daddy was a dirt horse, his offspring may be better suited to turf and synthetic. As for Daddy Long Legs he did not appear to like racing on dirt one bit. Looks like a total toss out.
Indulto
04-27-2012, 12:23 PM
His trainer won't be here for the derby. That says it all for me.Do Baffert, Pletcher, and Asmussen horses win in their absence?
depalma113
04-27-2012, 10:53 PM
Do Baffert, Pletcher, and Asmussen horses win in their absence?
When was the last time any of those trainers failed to saddle their horses in the Kentucky Derby? This isn't the third race at Oaklawn.
nijinski
04-28-2012, 02:01 AM
I think you have to watch the Euro shipper's warm ups closely . O'Brien says DLL was "lost" the first time out on dirt .
He also added the Scat Daddy runners improve from two to three.That's his observation.
Can't hurt to throw him in exotics if he looks good Derby Day. His female side does not impress me for the distance . Under O'Brien's handling , he's already outrun that pedigree.
Satish, on ATR is high on him, Ralph.
JustRalph
05-01-2012, 01:52 AM
Thanks Tom!
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Now this is a race replay! Check out the gallop out after the race @ 3:37 mark.
You couldn't ask for better coverage/video wise
JustRalph
05-01-2012, 03:01 AM
He is my first toss.
care to elaborate?
exactatom
05-01-2012, 07:42 AM
I liked him at first. However, it is supposed to be 80 degrees this Saturday and he has been training in Europe where it is colder. I wonder if the 48 hours in quarantine will be sufficient time for him to adjust to the heat.
care to elaborate?
He isn't a dirt horse. He doesn't run like one, and his one try was by far his worst race ever.
nearco
05-01-2012, 11:54 PM
When was the last time any of those trainers failed to saddle their horses in the Kentucky Derby? This isn't the third race at Oaklawn.
What part of "he has three runners including the short priced favourite in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday" do you not get?
2000 Guineas > KY Derby in Ballydoylelandia
nearco
05-05-2012, 10:19 AM
His trainer won't be here for the derby. That says it all for me.
Think he was in the right place today. Some horse he has in Camelot, with his son in the irons.
depalma113
05-05-2012, 09:10 PM
Think he was in the right place today. Some horse he has in Camelot, with his son in the irons.
Of course he was in the right place. His horse had no shot in the Derby. Thus he didn't want to be there when the horse ran up the track.
horses4courses
05-05-2012, 09:34 PM
Daddy Long Legs is far from being the star of Ballydoyle 2012.
He'll win a race, or two, this year. I doubt that he amounts to much.
Worst case scenario for him is that he winds up a rabbit in G1 races for his superiors during this year's campaign.
The upside is that this fellow could earn major coin at Meydan next year at 4.
Even without the Dubai Classic, he could win some valuable races there, imo.
plainolebill
05-05-2012, 11:22 PM
He isn't a dirt horse. He doesn't run like one, and his one try was by far his worst race ever.
Until the derby :lol:
JustRalph
05-06-2012, 01:27 AM
Saw on twitter where they are saying Borel's horse was injured going around this guy when he threw out the anchor on the backstretch
JustRalph
05-06-2012, 01:58 AM
Confirmed
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69564/take-charge-indy-set-for-x-rays
TCI injured in race
Valuist
05-14-2012, 12:42 PM
Think he was in the right place today. Some horse he has in Camelot, with his son in the irons.
Camelot must be an absolute beast. He's 4/5 at William Hill for the Investec (Epsom?) Derby and a mere 4/1 for the Arc...5 months before the race. Nobody else is lower than 12/1 for the Arc.
horses4courses
05-14-2012, 12:47 PM
Camelot must be an absolute beast. He's 4/5 at William Hill for the Investec (Epsom?) Derby and a mere 4/1 for the Arc...5 months before the race. Nobody else is lower than 12/1 for the Arc.
O'Brien seems to have an abundance of stars in his stable this year.
Of course, that is the case most years - but 2012 looks very strong.
He said that he took it easy on Camelot before the Guineas.
Scary to think what he'll be like at 100%.......
Valuist
05-14-2012, 01:00 PM
I don't think Sea of Stars was 4/1 for the Arc 5 months before the race. Is Camelot that good, or are the Europeans down this year? Or is it a combination?
horses4courses
05-14-2012, 01:07 PM
I don't think Sea of Stars was 4/1 for the Arc 5 months before the race. Is Camelot that good, or are the Europeans down this year? Or is it a combination?
Probably both...no one has risen from the ranks as yet.
Who knows - maybe another of the Ballydoyle 3yo's will become a star.
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