tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post4959285893304854259..comments2023-03-26T02:23:43.274-05:00Comments on Zipse at the Track: Down and Derby c16Brian Zipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-6572464269824410512010-01-10T16:27:01.964-06:002010-01-10T16:27:01.964-06:00I caught eightyfiveinafifty's romp yesterday a...I caught eightyfiveinafifty's romp yesterday at the Big A. I immediately wondered if this horse would be pointed to the Derby. Your comments give me hope that this is indeed a strong possibility.SaratogaSpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181152277681879529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-31459781965379894882010-01-10T15:55:40.587-06:002010-01-10T15:55:40.587-06:00Thank your Trackman, this news had gotten by me. ...Thank your Trackman, this news had gotten by me. I will alter my Derby list accordingly.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-39486941210264147072010-01-10T15:20:19.504-06:002010-01-10T15:20:19.504-06:00A comment on THISSKYHASNOLIMIT.....he came out of ...A comment on THISSKYHASNOLIMIT.....he came out of the Kentucky Jockey Club with a bone chip(might explain the poor showing), therefore he isnt a Kentucky Derby contender any longer. Upon his return he should be added to any "horse to watch list"....trackman...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-72729081471390196142010-01-10T13:44:18.780-06:002010-01-10T13:44:18.780-06:00Agree big time on Thiskyhasnolimit who had the tou...Agree big time on Thiskyhasnolimit who had the toughest trips in the KJC, and form validated by the bang up secound ran by Uh Oh Bango in the Delta Jackpot. And, although I agree with your take on the Cuvee distance scenario I believe that Noble's Promise should handle dirt, and has shown more stalking ability which should help him in the usually hot pace scenarios from the Derby preps. Tiz Chrome could very well be as the next Baffert star, 2 very impressive races. What are your thoughts on him stretching out? he does have Tiznow on top.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-83127640926571215752010-01-10T10:51:31.934-06:002010-01-10T10:51:31.934-06:00I never thought you were against Cuvee as a sire, ...I never thought you were against Cuvee as a sire, I wasn't intending to imply that at all. I do think she ran like that for a reason Brian. As I said, she had only one official work at DE park since 11/21, which was on 12/30 at DE park going 4 furlongs. It puzzled me as to why a trainer would not prep his horse with a work over the surface they would be running over, and only give one work to his horse before a Stakes. I think she will rebound if she gets some more works over the track.NetworkEmpowermenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053022764177401200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-79415568920818859462010-01-10T10:19:55.027-06:002010-01-10T10:19:55.027-06:00Jennifer, you are quickly becoming a non-novice! ...Jennifer, you are quickly becoming a non-novice! Lookin at Lucky has much to suggest he will be ready for the Derby dirt, including breeding, running style, and an experienced Derby winning trainer. I believe this will be a year where Baffert sends his top prospect out of town for at least one prep on the dirt, meaning that Lookin at Lucky will be even more prepared for the Derby assignment. He deserves to be the early favorite.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-77038913358284447622010-01-10T09:53:49.596-06:002010-01-10T09:53:49.596-06:00Novice alert, slightly off topic: I keep meaning t...Novice alert, slightly off topic: I keep meaning to ask you about your thoughts about Lookin' at Lucky's potential if he doesn't try dirt before the derby.Jennifer Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317496180834979760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-26141038527108808962010-01-10T09:30:14.882-06:002010-01-10T09:30:14.882-06:00It was a tough return race for Disceetly Mine to b...It was a tough return race for Disceetly Mine to be sure. He could rebound next out, but in my opinion they need to stretch him out. Enough of the one turn races for a horse with that breeding.<br /><br />As far as your favorite, Cuvee Uncorked, I thought it was the worst race of her life...she had been so consistent up until yesterday. Possibly the track, or the drop back down in distance, or the ride, but I was disappointed. Hopefully that was not the real Cuvee Uncorked, and she will run much better in the future. By the way, I have nothing against Cuvee as a sire...just don't like him as a distance sire.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-90885897454199367742010-01-10T09:15:27.800-06:002010-01-10T09:15:27.800-06:00Lovely list Brian. I do happen to like Noble's...Lovely list Brian. I do happen to like Noble's Promise, and even if a son of Cuvee does win the Derby, please don't stop writing, it would be such a huge waste of talent! I remember Bulls and Bears, and have wondered why he never returned after his Sanford run. Many of these are really good horses that could pop up at any given time. This year is looking like a good one for the three year olds.<br /><br />Also, what was your take on Discreetly Mine's flop yesterday? was it the sprinting, the mud, what? Also, what did you think of Cuvee Uncorked's performance? I had done some research and she had only one work in a month leading up to the race, that was on 12/30. Another negative was that I never saw any recorded works over Laurel, when many in the field, including both top two finishers had experience over the track. I think she needed the race to get her back in the swing of running and as a tester over the track. I thought she hung on well after pressing the pace the way she did. She tried to fight, just ran out of gas at the end, I think. What was your take?NetworkEmpowermenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053022764177401200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-66199500803541408702010-01-09T21:35:25.640-06:002010-01-09T21:35:25.640-06:00bulls and bears also pulsion are two live candidat...bulls and bears also pulsion are two live candidates with any kind of forward movement in their next respective races,i am in agreement with your observation that dirt will only serve pulsion for the better and bulls and bears is a very good racehorse who will materialize sooner than later....love these two very much zipster maybe they should be in your top ten......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com