Pedigree Query

Very nice field goes post-ward for this 1 1/16th mile Derby prep worth 50-20-10-5 across the board. Solomini, one of three Baffert is pointing to the Derby is a solid contender making his 3YO debut. Pletcher has an unbeaten 3YO Magnum Moon, looking to earn his first Derby points...lots of talk about this one having real ability. But he, like Justify is bucking a late start and the curse of Apollo...both have identical records to date with a maiden and allowance race victory to their credit. He's not nearly as impressive as Justify, but he is worth watching. Below find the entries and the pp's. TJ

10th Race. Post 6:09PM
The 58th Running of THE REBEL S (Grade II)
Purse $900,000 Guaranteed
1 1/16 Miles THREE YEAR OLDS.

1 TITLE READY (L) '15 C R13 117 Ortiz, J Fipke, C Asmussen, S
2 CURLIN'S HONOR (L) '15 C 115 Geroux, F Oxley, John C. and Breeze Easy, LLC Casse, M
3 SOLOMINI (L) '15 C 115 Prat, F Zayat Stables, LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, MichaelB. and Smith, DerrickBaffert, B
4 MAGNUM MOON (L) '15 C 115 Saez, L Low, Lawana L. and Robert E. Pletcher, T
5 HIGHER POWER (L) '15 C R2 117 Eramia, R Pin Oak Stable Von Hemel DK
6 PRYOR (L) '15 C R25 115 Albarado, R Lieblong, Alex and JoAnn Moquett, R
7 SPORTING CHANCE (L) '15 C 0 117 Velazquez, J Baker, Robert C. and Mack, William L. Lukas, D
8 HIGH NORTH (L) '15 C 0 115 Stevens, G Shortleaf Stable, Inc. Cox, B
9 ZING ZANG (L) '15 C 13 115 Lanerie, C Jackpot Ranch Asmussen, S
10 COMBATANT (L) '15 C 0 115 Santana, Jr., R Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Willis Horton RacingLLC
Asmussen, S
11 BODE'S MAKER (L) '15 C R32 115 Loveberry, J Keene Thoroughbreds LLC Milligan, A
Click on Solomini: http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/briswatc ... ummary.htm

Solomini
Curlin's Honor
Title Ready
Magnum Moon

seems to me that High North is sitting on a big one.

ct2346 wrote:seems to me that High North is sitting on a big one.

Hi ct,
I agree with you...I picked High North to win the Risen Star and was turned off after he got beat. I respect the work his trainer does and now the switch to Gary Stevens....guess I was a bit too harsh on him when evaluating this race...but no doubt he probably needed his last and should move forward. Will have to find a way to work him into the mix...thanks. TJ

Combatant
Solomini
Magnum Moon
High North

Magnum Moon
Sporting Chance
High North
Zing Zang

Here's the finish:
Magnum Moon
Solomini
Combatant
Title Ready

Nice tri picks Cree!
Good win pick George!

Odd enough race. Thanks TJ.
I hope you singled Magnum Moon, georgerz!

Cree wrote:Odd enough race. Thanks TJ.
I hope you singled Magnum Moon, georgerz!

Hi Cree,
I heard good things about the winner...yet still wouldn't go for it. I was surprised how small Solomini is...doesn't look like he transitioned well from 2-3. Anyway...another horse in the exact mold as Justify. Now Justify has to catch up to Magnum Moon and win his stake next out. Might have two of the best trainers trying to break the curse of Apollo this year:>) TJ

I was mighty impressed by Magnum Moon, only his 3rd start! He looks like there is more in the tank and finished really strong.
Solomini IS small. He tried hard, but unless he needed a race, I don’t think he’s quite at the level of Bolt, McKinzie, and Magnum Moon.
I like Combatant’s steady stream of placings, if he makes the Derby I’m putting him in my superfecta.