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Title: Hambletonion
Post by: Elgin on July 31, 2012, 11:50:08 AM
$1,500,000 Hambletonian
1 - Uncle Peter - R. Pierce - 5-2
2 - Market Share - T. Tetrick - 4-1
3 - Knows Nothing - J. Jamieson - 7-2
4 - Archangel - J. Morrill Jr. - 9-2
5 - My MVP - M. La Chance - 15-1
6 - Prestidigitator - S. Filion - 12-1
7 - Guccio - J. Takter - 8-1
8 - Stormin Normand - D. Palone - 15-1
9 - Money On My Mind - A. Miller - 15-1
10 - Gym Tan Laundry - G. Brennan - 30-1
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: 3 wide and wingin on July 31, 2012, 12:00:05 PM
Letting the winners of the slims pick their post makes them even heavier favorites.

I do think Storman Normand offers tremendous value Especially if he goes off 15-1 or higher.
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Elgin on July 31, 2012, 12:08:42 PM
Gillis and Jamieson chose first for Knows Nothing, followed by Toscano and Tetrick for Market Share. Takter then took the rail for Uncle Peter.

Generally the trainer or driver will say, "we'll talk it over" when asked what post they'd like--not Takter. With Pierce standing next to him, he said he wasn't sure; he'd have to think about it. I don't think he cares what post Pierce prefers.

Guccio, who has a lot of talent but just one 2012 win to show for it, gets stuck with his trainer in the bike again.
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: LVGaryD on July 31, 2012, 12:20:54 PM
They must have figured out beforehand that they wanted the best horses outside of them if possible.  idunno

With Pierce driving in a race over $1,000,000 purse, the horse will most likely win no matter the post. Mr. Money is the man on when the $$$ are down.

I once asked Mr. Pierce why this is and he simply said, "Because I need the money worse than the other guys." I love Ron Pierce!

 bowdown bowdown bowdown
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: LVGaryD on July 31, 2012, 12:22:38 PM
As a side note, it seems very strange that neither Brian Sears or David Miller are in the Hambo.
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Elgin on July 31, 2012, 12:56:08 PM
Gym Tan Laundry has had five different drivers in his last six starts. Brennan drove him to a third place finish last week so he gets him in the final.

Brennan, who swept the Hambo and Oaks last year with 6/1 Broad Bahn and 24/1 Bold And Fresh, has two 30/1 shots going this year
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: The Skipper on July 31, 2012, 12:57:44 PM
As a side note, it seems very strange that neither Brian Sears or David Miller are in the Hambo.

No Campbell either  idunno
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Elgin on July 31, 2012, 01:30:29 PM
Half of the drivers from last year
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: pezz97 on July 31, 2012, 02:35:35 PM
No Campbell either  idunno
The first one he is going to miss since 1983
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Elgin on July 31, 2012, 03:12:33 PM
Campbell is 57, while Mike Lachance, who drives My MVP in the Hambo, is 62.

JC had that bad accident at Harrahs a year ago, while Lachance is something of a fitness buff.
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: The Giss on July 31, 2012, 05:12:16 PM
Campbell is 57, while Mike Lachance, who drives My MVP in the Hambo, is 62.

JC had that bad accident at Harrahs a year ago, while Lachance is something of a fitness buff.

Mr MVP is trained by Tony Alagna, an alum of HHYF Youth Camp. Before the card, the HHYF Youth Final will be held. Details will be released as soon as Mr Alagna returns a phone call. ;D
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: jug on August 01, 2012, 05:46:59 PM
As a bettor I hate pick your post, look at how much better the action would have been if Pierce draws the 10 hole!
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Just Saying on August 01, 2012, 06:01:59 PM
As a bettor I hate pick your post, look at how much better the action would have been if Pierce draws the 10 hole!
yup. thumbsup
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: pezz97 on August 01, 2012, 06:06:08 PM
Still a great betting race this year. IMO wide wide open
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: jug on August 01, 2012, 06:29:17 PM
Still a great betting race this year. IMO wide wide open

1-234.....keep punching until the bell rings!
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Elgin on August 01, 2012, 08:37:54 PM
In the rival camp, trainer Jonas Czernyson is also confident.
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: 3 wide and wingin on August 02, 2012, 12:26:28 PM
Looks like I am attending.
First the Yonkers trot now Hambo day.

Anyone else going?
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Elgin on August 02, 2012, 01:08:06 PM
UNCLE PETER
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Dolfan on August 02, 2012, 02:45:38 PM
Letting the winners of the slims pick their post makes them even heavier favorites.

I do think Storman Normand offers tremendous value Especially if he goes off 15-1 or higher.

Good draw for Normand.  At least Palone can't be 1st over again!  rflmao1

What a joke that Takter drives while Sears watches.  Guccio could have had a chance.  Did Jerry Bailey ever sit out during his prime?

As a bettor I hate pick your post, look at how much better the action would have been if Pierce draws the 10 hole!

But then nobody tries last week.  It would have been better with same-day heats!
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: CyberChamp on August 02, 2012, 03:52:19 PM
Goo Goo beats them all!  Oh wait...never mind.   rflmao1
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: 3 wide and wingin on August 02, 2012, 04:40:49 PM
Goo Goo beats them all!  Oh wait...never mind.   rflmao1

He has beaten almost everyone one of them that he has raced before.
Including the morning line favorite.
 thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: 3 wide and wingin on August 02, 2012, 04:43:59 PM
Hambo triple box.

60 bucks for a 1 dollar ticket

Box 1 3 4 7 8

And ill do 20 to win on Normand if hes 15-1 or higher.
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: maywoodmaniac on August 02, 2012, 06:06:03 PM
Pierce can't win every big race every year, can he?
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Just Saying on August 02, 2012, 10:58:05 PM
I'm going to the window and bet My MVP until the entire roll of dimes is gone. Jug taught me how to bet. thumbsup
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: careless hal on August 03, 2012, 06:48:10 AM
 A good buddy of mine, Mr. Predicto, says the winner will be no worse than 4th at the 3/4.  I told him you can say that about any race and be right a lot more than you would be wrong.
Uncle Peter, seems to be at his best right now and that spells trouble for the rest.  I have to give Market Share a shot.  Tim Terrific just might get the job done,.  Archangel looks to be rapidly improving and could surprise.  I've got a lot of respect for Jimmy M's abilities.  Money On My Mind, not highly rated by most, but we haven't seen his best yet.  Could benefit big time by any foolishness of others.

In the Oaks it is all Check Me Out.  They have been trying to talk up the other nice filly to create interest, but don't be fooled.  As for Jonas C, he must have visited Vegas and tried LVGD's hookah.
Title: Re: Hambletonion
Post by: Just Saying on August 03, 2012, 07:12:53 AM
Tim Tetrick is hungry to cross a Hambo win off his bucket list, so he'll be focused. Of course, he always tries anyway. We've been buddies forever and I always cheer for him.