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From: SameSteve G
6/7/22
The m/line maker is disrespecting the Derby winner, IMO, in terms of projecting how the public will bet.
I think some fail to remember Reed entered Rich Strike in the Derby to see if he could impress enough to run in The Belmont. His thinking was, pass a stamina test well enough and then our original target [The Belmont] is winnable.
He skipped The Preakness to have his horse primed to run an optimum effort in NY.
Expect to see him in the mix stalking the speed. If he's doing that, he has a big shot. If Sonny dawdles with him it will be much harder, especially since Sonny will be unaccustomed to timing a one run type of race on a full circuit around Big Sandy. Not knocking him but better riders, indeed, have gotten lost out there.
If Rich Strike can gallop the race evenly, no need for Sonny to put his head into it. Just keep him even and let his conditioning take over. I find it interesting despite the short field.
Of course, it would be more interesting and probably bettable if there were at least 10 or, even better a full field entered.
From: DogsUpWired
6/7/22
And All...
We spent 6 months of data mining and arrived at Derby winner...as the worst and long shot, not nearly a paycheck horse.
Crops are half what they numbered.
Derby entries have 2 and 3 races now and are in the Derby. Points are scewing a new mix. A jockey and trainer got their 1st grade win in the Ky Derby via $30 K claim. Third M/L for Bel Stakes and may not hit the board.
Rich Strike is a tired colt and in the morning had a go at keeping up with pony early.
The soil at the Big Sandy is not as Churchie D's.
- Edited June 7, 2022 5:07 pm by DogsUpWired
From: smartyslew
6/7/22
Looks like some of the Other Numbers are in Question in my view 12's and 24's are in order.
From: SameSteve G
6/7/22
I agree. The line is distorted. I also agree who ever can click the best has the best shot.
From: SameSteve G
6/7/22
DogsUpWired said:The soil at the Big Sandy is not as Churchie D's.
Even I knew that Dogs.
From: smartyslew
6/7/22
yes, and some speed numbers look off and worse The Classifications are off for a couple of them DD