Backed 1 at 4.3. Think this discovers its best distance today, cutting back in trip 1/2f to 1m. Has disappointed the market as a losing 2.35 - 3.55 favourite in all of its 4 races, but I think today may well be its day.
2 could improve second time out, but trainer Carlos Martin does not have a great record with second time starters and I don't think this copes well with the step up in trip.
3 has proven it can do the distance and is making a small class drop and is certainly a threat, but fitness is a slight issue.
5 may improve on the step up in trip. Trainer Rodrigo Ubillo has surprised the market with a step up in trip before, but the step up in class is significant.
One more comment about AQU R1. I think 1 would suit a fast pace and I'm worried the pace is going to be too slow today. Perhaps 2 could be the pace setter, but then the best strategy for the 2 would probably be to get an early lead and then try to keep the lead going as slowly as possible for the first 6/7 furlongs.
One more comment about AQU R1. I think 1 would suit a fast pace and I'm worried the pace is going to be too slow today. Perhaps 2 could be the pace setter, but then the best strategy for the 2 would probably be to get an early lead and then try to ke
2 at 3.0. 6 should get the lead easily here and is certainly a wire to wire threat, but expect it run out of juice on the stretch. If the 2's fit, which I suspect it is, think it's difficult to beat.
TAM R12 at 3.0. 6 should get the lead easily here and is certainly a wire to wire threat, but expect it run out of juice on the stretch. If the 2's fit, which I suspect it is, think it's difficult to beat.
lol . Clearly I didn't know anything. I thought there was a chance it could produce a shock if it rekindled its New York form. The barn change could have done the trick.
lol . Clearly I didn't know anything. I thought there was a chance it could produce a shock if it rekindled its New York form. The barn change could have done the trick.
The question is, was the probability of it winning greater than 1 in 38? A lot of people would say "no". It ran abysmally in its last 5 races or so, so maybe I was asking for too much, but the barn change and recent workout were the key for me.
The question is, was the probability of it winning greater than 1 in 38? A lot of people would say "no". It ran abysmally in its last 5 races or so, so maybe I was asking for too much, but the barn change and recent workout were the key for me.
yep i agree. If everyone had the same view point in every race most winners would be odds on, you only get the big price winners if you go against everyone else.
yep i agree. If everyone had the same view point in every race most winners would be odds on, you only get the big price winners if you go against everyone else.
Cooee 10 Jan 16 18:52 Joined: 13 Oct 11 | Topic/replies: 3,012 | Blogger: Cooee's blog The barn change allied to a massively-improved recent work can be a very strong angle when the price is big enough.
Totally agree!
Cooee10 Jan 16 18:52Joined: 13 Oct 11| Topic/replies: 3,012 | Blogger: Cooee's blogThe barn change allied to a massively-improved recent work can be a very strong angle when the price is big enough.Totally agree!
Looked very poor on return from layoff, and I could well be asking for too much, but the fact it hasn't dropped in class is key here I believe.
TAM Backed 7 again at 12.0.Looked very poor on return from layoff, and I could well be asking for too much, but the fact it hasn't dropped in class is key here I believe.
4 at 8.4. Worried this might not cope well with the slop, but 8.4 is reasonable. 8 at 6.0.
Slop often favours the pace horses, but this will be a fiercely contested pace that could suit 4 and 8 from off the pace.
AQU4 at 8.4. Worried this might not cope well with the slop, but 8.4 is reasonable.8 at 6.0.Slop often favours the pace horses, but this will be a fiercely contested pace that could suit 4 and 8 from off the pace.