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Thoroughbreds / Million Day
« on: August 18, 2012, 08:55:11 AM »
I love Mystical Star in the Beverly D.

Like Summer Front in the Secretariat.

Throwing darts at the Million and landed on Afsare.

Wish I could be there. Was at the first Million 30 years ago and have not been back since.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Worst Slump Ever
« on: July 27, 2012, 10:33:58 PM »
Yep Beans that is pretty, no extremely, bad.

The way the West Coast 3 yr olds dominated the triple crown races this spring I think they are just better up and down the list. Throw out IHA and the west coast colts are still right there in the top 3 spots of each race.

I am going to play the Baffert horses, Liaison and Paynter if the prices are fair. I have to get more than the 3-2 on Paynter. 

I like exactas in both of the races also. With Liaison I am using Neck N Neck. With Paynter I will use another from the left coast, Nonios. I have taken the stand that the Wood was a poor race and that Alpha and Gemologist have been considerably overrated.

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Thoroughbreds / Worst Slump Ever
« on: July 27, 2012, 04:12:45 PM »
I am in the midst of the worst slump I have had since I started betting horse races more than 40 years ago.

The worst beat of this slump came today at Saratoga. I had $200 to win on a Rivelli/Dominguez horse at 3-1, he took the lead at the top of the stretch, opened up 2 to 3 lengths and then 20 yards from the wire the horse he passed at the top of the lane came running back up the rail and beat him. I think at this point you could put Royal Delta in a 3 claimer and if I bet a nickel on her she would lose.

My gambling bankroll has dwindled to almost nothing, maybe $400. Any suggestions on strategies to break the slump and get headed in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Right now my play is limited to Saratoga, Del Mar, Arlington and the Meadowlands. Maybe you have a strategy for each or something that blankets all three. I mostly play win bets but will play a Pick 4 if I can find a single and only have to spread 3 to 4 deep in two of the remaining 3 legs.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Preakness
« on: May 17, 2012, 08:44:28 PM »
Making two big bets this weekend. Alternation on Friday and Bode on Saturday.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Derby Day 5/5
« on: May 05, 2012, 03:23:08 PM »
Bets $30 Ex Box Bodemeister and Union Rags, $10 Ex Box Bodemeister, Union Rags, Daddy Nose Best, $80 Win on Bodemeister

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Princess Arabella
« on: April 20, 2012, 11:37:39 AM »
No kidding, I feel cheated.

I hate when great athletes get hurt, human or horse.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Bodemeister!!!
« on: April 14, 2012, 10:11:29 PM »
He is a freak. I loved him last time in Cali and thought he ran good but today was something. I have been on the Union Rags bandwagon all along, now  I am thinking exotic plays instead of a big win bet.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Updated Derby Top 20
« on: April 01, 2012, 08:45:54 PM »
Should be lot's of scrambling after the Florida and LA Derbies. The LA Derby was a killer for me. I had a $15 Tri key with the 2nd place finisher on top and the 3-5 finishers underneath. It sucks getting beat by a $200 horse.

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General Harness Racing Discussion / Re: Mark MacDonald
« on: March 21, 2012, 11:15:01 PM »
He is just a very good driver. I would have no concerns using him or betting him on any size track.

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General Harness Racing Discussion / Re: OT Tebow to the Jets
« on: March 21, 2012, 11:13:31 PM »
They will use him in the Wildcat like they did Brad Smith before he left. Smith could throw the ball, I don't expect Tebow to be as good.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: San Felipe
« on: March 09, 2012, 01:56:10 PM »
I am going with Bodemeister, hope he can rate a little bit.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Tampa Bay Derby
« on: March 09, 2012, 01:54:55 PM »
I had Battle Hardened in the Sam Houston, sticking with him.

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Updated Derby Top 20
« on: March 01, 2012, 01:36:03 PM »
There are so many of these lists it makes your head spin if you try to read them all. I stick to Jeremy Plonk. His countdown column on Friday's is so detailed and comprehensive it's a must read. I especially like the analysis of the 3 yr old allowance and maiden races that have horses we haven't seen yet in a stakes. 

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Princess Arabella
« on: March 01, 2012, 01:31:18 PM »
Probably will be the only chance to get above 3:5

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Thoroughbreds / Re: Princess Arabella
« on: February 13, 2012, 08:39:46 PM »
If none of his colts show enough to make him think he has a realistic shot at the Derby I wouldn't put it past Baffert running her. She is definitely a freak. 

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