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03-25-2009, 07:39 PM
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Will be tough to beat.
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03-25-2009, 11:33 PM
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it's surely not the race they intended when mapping his season
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03-26-2009, 11:00 AM
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I really want to like this horse, but all the Pretty Pony People have soured me on him ... I have a lot of admiration for his connections, though.
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03-26-2009, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc
I really want to like this horse, but all the Pretty Pony People have soured me on him ... I have a lot of admiration for his connections, though.
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BINGO! You said it Bruddah! Thanks for expressing the thoughts on my mind. I doubt I would have said it that well, or as nice. 
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03-26-2009, 11:58 AM
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McPeek's horse could be tough.
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03-26-2009, 12:39 PM
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Nicanor is obviously not going to be another Barbaro (his dam just had another full brother born on 3/10)....but, I hope he turns into something special...
Saturday he breaks his maiden
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03-26-2009, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc
I really want to like this horse, but all the Pretty Pony People have soured me on him ... I have a lot of admiration for his connections, though.
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Thats pretty much my sentiment with the addition of the word nauseating.
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03-26-2009, 02:17 PM
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GRASS MAY BE GREENER
I was hoping to see him stretchout on turf.
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03-26-2009, 03:07 PM
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I was hoping to see him stretchout on turf.
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good point. A mile is almost too short for Nicanor, which is why I liked his 7furlong race last time so much.
If you are a Nicanor fan, you should basically want him to repeat his last effort. - Show early speed and settle in. Maybe you see some signs of getting a little stronger. If some one beats him it doesn't really matter, if he ever turns out to be a half-decent horse it will be in the 9 furlong range.
Another extended sprint - and that is what a mile at gulfstream really is (nevermind calling it a route), can serve to sharpen his speed a little if he is progressing.
I would love to see 1 1/8th on the Keeneland poly track or the Grass.
he will be tough to bet saturday. 9/5 morning line and expected to drop.
The McPeek horse (Glittermans Cartel) in here could be anything, I liked how they ran him up near the pace on the turf. He showed tactical speed out of the gate, settled into a nice cruise along a moderate pace, and came home fast to get nosed out. It was a good education. If they thought he was much better on the turf he wouldn't be coming to the dirt now. At 6-1 like his ml, he is the play, however you are probably going to see him around 3-1.
May be more of a race you just watch if you can't confidently toss Nicanor.
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Last edited by Robert Fischer; 03-26-2009 at 03:08 PM.
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03-26-2009, 03:11 PM
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I really want to like this horse, but all the Pretty Pony People have soured me on him ... I have a lot of admiration for his connections, though.
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if you really want to like this horse...then ignore the 'Pretty Pony People' ...that's like cutting off your nose to spite your face...why allow others to dictate your likes & dislikes...
I have been enjoying following Nicanor (adore his connections)...does that put me in with the Pretty Pony People?
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03-26-2009, 07:01 PM
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I don't see what the big deal is about following a horse like this.
I'm not an owner,trainer,groom etc,but I can see the fascination with any horse for any reason if you like horses.I do.In fact what disgusts me is the "Horses are a slim piece of paper" mentality.I like this game because we bet on animals and can read their personalities thropugh past performances and in the paddock or post parade.Nothing stimulates me about a turn of the card or roll of the dice but some seem to have that point of view regarding this game.
To each their own.I personally like all aspects of this game.
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03-26-2009, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc
I really want to like this horse, but all the Pretty Pony People have soured me on him ... I have a lot of admiration for his connections, though.
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A "pretty pony" post from the Bloodhorse Nicanor blog page.
The good news is maybe this attracts new fans to the game.
Oh, my gosh, good luck sweet Nicanor in this important race of your lifetime.
smooches and hugs sweetie
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/nican....aspx#comments
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03-26-2009, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GlenninOhio
A "pretty pony" post from the Bloodhorse Nicanor blog page.
The good news is maybe this attracts new fans to the game.
Oh, my gosh, good luck sweet Nicanor in this important race of your lifetime.
smooches and hugs sweetie
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This is EXACTLY what I'm talking about! I can't stand this kind of stuff!! 
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03-26-2009, 08:56 PM
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GleninOhio & Doc...
I guess you guys are just hard as nails handicappers....and have no 'soft' spot in your hearts for the horses....which, IMO, is kinda sad...but hey, to each his own, different strokes for different folks...
if folks following Nicanor bothers you...don't pay attention to it 
Good luck li' brother...go, Nicanor, go 
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