tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post7289168374867426063..comments2023-11-17T12:09:40.494-05:00Comments on Foolish Pleasure: Spring AheadValerie Grashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696887655473752690noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-18138905328303508242009-03-09T12:25:00.000-04:002009-03-09T12:25:00.000-04:00I hope we get to see Stardom Bound in the Santa An...I hope we get to see Stardom Bound in the Santa Anita Derby... she is so gorgeous and I love seeing her run.<BR/><BR/>Einstein has been my favorite runner for the past few years, since I saw him win the Mervyn Muniz at the Fairgrounds. That horse loves to run and trys every time, and he's a credit Helen Pitts Blasi. Love seeing a seven year old run, and hoping he makes it to the BC Classic. If we had more runners at this age, racing would have more fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-50387487354911036212009-03-09T11:03:00.000-04:002009-03-09T11:03:00.000-04:00I was going to write a huge paragraph on Friday ab...I was going to write a huge paragraph on Friday about how Einstein gets no respect - I'm glad everyone else is seeing it as well!Superfectahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160193760814449962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-84984496566235631402009-03-08T15:47:00.000-04:002009-03-08T15:47:00.000-04:00I totally believe Stardom Bound’s filly classmates...I totally believe Stardom Bound’s filly classmates are finally catching up with her. She enjoyed early brilliance and success at two; there’s no reason not to think that other fillies won’t improve with age and come up to her level. I just hope she’s not another Pyro or War Pass in that regard. But she looked absolutely gorgeous and totally on her game yesterday.<BR/><BR/>Comparing Pioneerof the Nile to Colonel John is apt—and look what he did last year’s Kentucky Derby? One could argue he just wasn’t ready, having prepped in only the Sham and Santa Anita Derby at three before shipping East for the Derby—he did, after all redeem himself in winning the Travers in August. Still, regardless of the naysayers, I firmly believe in trying real dirt before running in the Derby so until Pioneerof the Nile does, I can’t take him seriously. Ditto The Pamplemousse (okay, with that name, I can never take him seriously). Besides, I’m convinced Pioneerof the Nile is a grass horse—Bill Mott believed so when he ran him at Saratoga last summer. <BR/><BR/>With Ventura, I’m not sure 7f is her max. I think she has an issue with getting to the lead, then getting distracted. Gomez seemed to indicate he had plenty of horse left; maybe he let her get the lead too soon. <BR/><BR/>A lot about Imperial Council probably depends on keeping him on track, and any sniffle or cough will throw him off. Can he be ready for the Derby? I think so, but, yeah, with his stride, the Belmont looks more his style.<BR/><BR/>Einstein, oh my boy! Before the race, Helen’s comments did appear to indicate (or imply) they were seriously aiming for the BC Classic if he performed well. Of course, that’s a long ways away.Valerie Grashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696887655473752690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-87063576784490196992009-03-08T11:47:00.000-04:002009-03-08T11:47:00.000-04:00I'm a little perturbed with the spin of Stardom Bo...I'm a little perturbed with the spin of Stardom Bound barely getting the job done and that the connections should face the "sobering reality". <BR/><BR/>It looked to me like she wasn't really on her A game but she still overcame a horrible to trip AND had the guts to fight for the win. These all seem like pluses to me. I hope they still try her open company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-72887614710132966052009-03-08T08:59:00.000-04:002009-03-08T08:59:00.000-04:00Must agree with your assessment of Mike Smith's ri...Must agree with your assessment of Mike Smith's ride, which, crossed with the wide run and stretch interference, could have cost Stardom Bound the photo. That is didn't says much about what talent and heart the filly possesses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-14132985659914778832009-03-08T04:35:00.000-04:002009-03-08T04:35:00.000-04:00Val,Thanks for the clock reminder..OMG, it's alrea...Val,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the clock reminder..OMG, it's already 1:30 DST in Cali!!!<BR/><BR/>No doubt I WANT REVENGE was impressive. He has the 'graded dirt win' edge over PIONEEROF THE NILE.<BR/><BR/>However, my opinion is that the Zayat runner has the look of a more advanced COLONEL JOHN at this stage of his 3y.o. season. With two more preps, Baffert will have his Derby hopeful sharp for Louisville. <BR/><BR/>Do you think that PAPA CLEM can wire the Louisiana Derby field?<BR/><BR/>Does IMPERIAL COUNCIL look more like a Belmont S. contender than a Derby contender?<BR/><BR/>As for STARDOM BOUND, is it possible that her classmates are catching up with her?<BR/><BR/>Do you think that VENTURA is maxed-out at 7f???<BR/><BR/>As for EINSTEIN, was this a performance that stamped him as one of the early favorites for the BC Classic?Amateurcapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982902236844905767noreply@blogger.com