dublino wrote:Yes TJ seen that post interesting as ever.
They way I look at it anything with storm cat out, materiality out Apollo curse I just can't take to Dortmund for some reason, everyone should bet him - remember last year same with Chrome
Mubtahij off his regular feed and no lasix can't have him either.
Frosted and Stanford are really left by default I thought Stanford did well shipping in against international star who was already 2 for 2 at the track and got a toe into he race where Stanford had to try and make all.
Frosted came back well after his blip/operation and looked like he would put away upstart by about 5l who then ran materiality close.
It will be a tip in itself if Sheikh Mo heads to Kentucky.
Hi Dub,
I'm still a bit shell shocked over that Storm Cat thing....all these years and never realized it. It will be tested to the max in this Derby considering the strength of those carrying the line this season...Dortmund, American Pharoah, Carpe Diem, Tencendur, Stanford, Firing Line, and El Kabeir. So that could also eliminate Stanford as the winner....but Frosted is still flying high. Doesn't mean Stanford won't run 2, 3 or 4.
I also heard Mubtaahij would be off his regular feed....but until I see him dropping his weight, I'm not gonna worry about it. The feed in this country is pretty good and they can whip up whatever Mike De Kock is looking for. I see no problem if he runs without lasix, especially if he's never had it before...some horses don't bleed, or bleed at a level it doesn't interfere with them provided they are given enough time before being put under that stress again. A bit of that has to do with the environment American horses put up with, being in the stall most of the time. De Kock always kept Mubtaahij outside as he is prone to respiratory problems....so if we hear about a situation like that developing, then he could be a throw out also?
Interesting to see Bolo opted to run....he carries the direct Turn-To sire line, last one that showed up in was Barbaro, so he might enter the picture now. Hope I just added to the Derby confusion, why not confuse you too.....I am:>) TJ
and he's by Giants Causeway!