Preakness Week Thread
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Baffert just confirmed Bode is a go, but only galloped him this morning and no breeze planned as of this time.
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"He was awesome. It was a little bit faster than I wanted, but it was still good," trainer Ignacio Correas said.
Tiger Walk was equipped with "cheater" blinkers for the work and will wear them for the first time in the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown. Correas is hoping the blinkers will improve his colt's focus.
"Especially on the turns, he's been losing ground. It's like coming into the turn he's three lengths behind the pace and coming home, it's like seven or eight lengths, and then he's closing ground," Correas said. "So we're trying to avoid that and hopefully we'll accomplish that."
Tiger Walk has raced exclusively in graded stakes this year, all at Aqueduct, finishing third in the Grade 3 Withers before checking in fourth in both the Grade 3 Gotham and Grade 1 Wood Memorial.
"Even though he's been competitive, he still needs to step up," Correas said. "It's a tough race, but you cannot win unless you're in. So, we're going to try our best and he's going to try his best too."
Kent Desormeaux will ride Tiger Walk for the first time Saturday.
The Assman hasn't confirmed as of this post.
(59.3) both the days best. Don't see her much more than 8/5 and most probably 6/5 at post.
Quotes from O'Neil on I'll Have Another
"I think with I'll Have Another, he's got an amazing stride, he's got a stride of a much taller horse," he said. "He can gallop high and you can't hear him go by. He's just got tremendous air and he's got that something that you can't pick out of a pasture. He's just got that will, he's so competitive and there may be some horses that are more talented than him but, man, there can't be many out there that has his kind of drive to be first to the wire and be a leader ahead of the followers.
"So even in the Santa Anita Derby going at a mile and eight, he still had something left at the end there and so I don't think the mile and a quarter will be a problem," O'Neill added.
In Lingerie in Ky Oaks
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Gary Barbers In Lingerie has been confirmed to start in the May 4 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Jockey John Velazquez, who guided In Lingerie to a six-length triumph in the March 26 Bourbonette Oaks (gr. III) at Turfway Park, has committed to ride the daughter of Empire Maker in the Kentucky Oaks for trainer Todd Pletcher. In Lingerie, in spite of just three lifetime starts, is expected to be a solid contender in the $1 million event for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/8 miles.
Bred in Kentucky by Colts Neck Stables, In Lingerie was privately acquired by Eclipse and Barber from previous owner Warren Lyster after the filly won her career debut at Turfway Park in January by 6 1/4 lengths. She was transferred from the barn of Stephen Lyster to the care of Pletcher, who has now saddled her twice.
In Lingerie was a troubled second behind Zo Impressive in a Gulfstream Park allowance race Feb. 25, and then came back to decisively win the Bourbonette, which marked her first start around two turns. She now has career earnings of $82,265.
After huddling up with Todd (Pletcher) and our partner, Gary (Barber), we decided unanimously that running In Lingerie in the Oaks was a calculated risk worth taking, said Eclipse president Aron Wellman, a former attorney and one-time vice president of Team Valor International. In Lingerie is an extremely talented yet relatively unseasoned filly.
Shes training exceptionally well, her numbers are progressive and well within striking distance of the top fillies pointed for the race, she will appreciate the distance, and she seems to really be coming into her own at the moment," Wellman added. "Add the fact that weve got John (Velazquez) on board and we believe wed be headed to Louisville with a legitimate contender.
Nevertheless, In Lingerie is a very fast fillie who has no distance limitations. I think Mamma Kimbo will have to deal with In Lingerie from the start and this should be a two-horse race for the win. IMO, a key play with these on top and second over Zucchini Flower/Glinda the Good/Oaks Lily should provide a decent tri/super!
Hierro to pass the Preakness as well.
The forecast sounds awesome for Saturday. Really hope that it holds up, as I'm making my first trip to the Preakness (and to Pimlico for that matter).
DNB is in and Go Go will be in the saddle.
Was just told now its the Frogman in the saddle due to his previous races with DNB over this course of his career.
Regarding Bodemeister, i don't think it's unusual for Derby starters to simply gallop into the Preakness. Very quick turnaround, obviously.
Grade II Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Pimlico
Purse: $300,000
Distance: 1 1/8 Mile
Surface: Dirt
Post Time: 4:46 ET
Post Horse ML Jockey Wt S M Trainer
1 Glinda the Good (KY) 12-1 C. Nakatani 122 F LA S. Asmussen
2 Disposablepleasure (KY) 5-1 J. Castellano 122 F L T. Pletcher
3 Welcome Guest (KY) 4-1 R. Dominguez 122 F L C. Brown
4 Mamma Kimbo (KY) 7-5 M. Smith 122 F L B. Baffert
5 Oaks Lily (KY) 30-1 J. Leparoux 122 F LA T. Hills
6 Plum (MD) 30-1 A. Castellano Jr. 116 F LA R. Jenkins
7 In Lingerie (KY) 9-2 J. Velazquez 122 F LA T. Pletcher
8 Wildcat's Smile (NY) 10-1 R. Napravnik 116 F L D. Galluscio
9 Zucchini Flower (KY) 10-1 S. Russell 122 F LA G. Motion
Owners: 1 - Stonestreet Stables LLC ; 2 - Glencrest Farm LLC ; 3 - A G S Thoroughbreds LTD. ; 4 - Peachtree Stable ; 5 - Jonathan Rey, Javier Sarmiento & Dante Zanelli, Jr. ; 6 - Dark Hollow Farm ; 7 - Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Barber, Gary ; 8 - Francis J. Paolangeli ; 9 - Albert Frassetto
Breeders: 1 - Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC; 2 - Doug Branham; 3 - AGS Thoroughbreds LTD.; 4 - William J. Betz, Dr. Chuck Kidder &Wayne Masterman; 5 - Kings and Queens Farm; 6 - Dark Hollow Farm; 7 - Colts Neck Stables LLC; 8 - Francis Paolangeli; 9 - Albert Frassetto
Cash Money down the lane, her stablemate had a tough trip or she might of got us at the wire. But I will take it!!!
Preakness Day
I have looked for the program changes but as of 8:00 a.m. Central they wasnt listed. So I could make a difference as the day looms. I can tell you one thing dont take big chalk in these races today. These later weeds races are tough as hell and have up to 4-5 win contenders in them. I suggest not taking anything less than 5/2 for win wagers in those races. The morning line maker go a little over zealous on some ml he has made in those races.
Race 3
#7 Laughing (IRE) Dont Leave The Window Win and Place
I would prefer Speak Easy Gal in this race to assure the pace Im looking to get. But this filly is tactical enough to carve out a good trip and if Speak Easy Gal scratches it will make it tougher for Zargora (FR) throughout the race.
Exotic Key in 1st and 2nd spots
7 over 1-2-4-5
Daily Double
Race 3 - #7
Race 4 - #4 / #7
Race 4
No value in this race as Paynter will be odds on and looks a little over the top off his last at Churchill Downs. He still should win this one and if anyone is going to beat him it will be Respectful Ed who is on the improve on my speed numbers and is in a fine form cycle coming into this race. Its playing a double with Laughing (IRE) above wit Paynter and Respectful Ed. If you need action box the following below and hope Paynter hates Old Hilltop surface and fades to 3rd or off the board. I have seen crazier things in the game.
Exotic Box
1-3-4-7
Race 5
This is one tough race and you can make a case for many of these in this type of weed dash. The key to these races is the TRIP. Cactus Sun yesterday was much the best but received a POOR rider from Rocco and cost that horse and me a payday. There is a ton of speed in this one and you have several 3yos in here against older as well.
#4 Concrete Cat WPS
Exotic Key in all 3 spots
4 over 1-6-9-10-11-13-14
Race 6
Another race where there will be two big chalks and I see both of them doing a throat latch job on each other and it will set this race up for a stalker that is on the improve and could be undefeated at this point and TAP lost this one at The Stream.
#1 Scaramagna WPS
Exotic Key 1st and 2nd spots
1 over 2-3-4-6-8
Race 7
This weeds race is tough as hell and I cannot believe the ml maker has made Happy Choice 9/5 coming off over +200 days on the shelf!!!!!! He can beat me and H.G . Motion is cold as hell at this meet at this time. Im all over a well bred filly in this one and also has the services of a hot jock and a very good weed rider as well.
#7 Magical Merry WPS
Exotic Key in all 3 spots
7 over 1-2-3-4-6-8-9-10
Race 8
Another wide open sprint, the buzz horse is Bandbox and it looks to me as this one has had major physical issues in the past as he has been on the shelf many times. Out of the 10 entered I can only see 3 that dont have a true shot a winning this race.
#4 Wildcat Brief WPS
Exotic Key in 1st and 2nd Spots
4 over 1-2-3-7-8-10
Race 9
This race is hard to handicap at this time as two of the horses I like are cross entered and I just checked for changes and still noting and we are less than one hour from post 1. Well I really like Achilles as Drysdale never wins early with his runners and for this one two win back to back must be a true weed horse. But I have been told entered at Belmont on tomorrow in a stakes as well but the form doesnt show it.
1st Choice if he runs at Pimlico
#12 Achilles Win and Place
2nd Choice if he runs here instead of Race 3 on the dirt
#3 Lemon Juice WPS Huge live long shot!!!!!!
3rd Choice
#1 Easy Crossing Win and Place
Exotic Key, Only use the horse in listed in preference in KEY position
1-3-12 over 1-2-3-5-8-9-10-12 1st and 2nd spots
Race 10
I love this spot as Baffert has his whole family in town today and one of the reason is this FILLY below. He loves to be in the spot light on BIG DAYS and this one if busting out of her skin right now.
#5 Awesomemundo Dont Leave The Window Win and Place
Exotic Key 1st and 2nd spots
5 over 1-2-3-6-8-9
Race 11
Another tough weed race carded today, over half the field can win this race. But I have settled a gelding on the improve and looks to be set for a big effort today off his current form and speed numbers.
#10 Forte Dei Marmi (GB) Win and Place
Exotic Key 1st and 2nd spots
10 over 2-3-4-5-6-7-9-11
The 137th Running of The Preakness
#1 Tiger Walk On the improve on my speed number and will make his presence felt off his be 47 work over Old Hilltop and the cheater blinkers will make sure he is forward placed from the rail. Super / Super Hi 5
#2 Teeth of the Dog He beat Went the Day Will in his first US start and ran a decent race in the Wood. Would be shocked of anything than a super filler or Hi 5 filler.
#3 Pretension - I want no part of this one.
#4 Zetterholm What will Babe do to this colt for an advantage?? On a three race win streak against state bred and looks slow to me. Pass
#5 Went the Day Well Buzz horse / Wise Guy Horse and so on. If he wins then he beats me as I see this one as a tier below the top 3. EXOTICS
#6 Creative Cause Harrington attitude is getting in the way of this colts ability. He will be tough down the lane today. Win Contender!!!!!
#7 Bodemeister BOUNCE or run away winner. Mamma Kimbo stopped like a rock yesterday and he came home in 28 seconds on the Merry Go Round at CH two weeks back. Yall can have him!!!!! EXOTICS
#8 Daddy Nose Best Weeds horse and need to get him back there soon!!! Super or HI 5
#9 - ILL Have Another REAL COLT and has been galloping like a beast since he arrived at Churchill and no different at Old Hilltop. My Selection
#10 - Optimizer I want no part of in any order.
#11 Cozzetti - Needs to run to his works and will make his presence down the lane for a share in the race. EXOTICS
Plays
#9 Ill Have Another Win and Place
Exotics Key in 1st and 2nd spots
9 over 5-6-7-11 over 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-11
He beat one horse in the entire field!!!!!!!!!!! Was like stealing money on my MATCH UP wagers against this over hyped colt.