Alysheba like Sunday Silence
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Originally Posted by
Devilwin
Alysheba was a good one. Three year old of the year in '87.
Alysheba's Triple Crown was like Sunday Silence. Won the first two legs, but got blown out by Bet Twice in the Belmont. Alysheba's stud career was lacking though. Part of the general demise of the Alydar line.
Larry
DevilHorse
Florida Derby - Audible Returns
Folks,
The Florida Derby (this Saturday 3/29/2018) sees the return of Audible (into Mischief - Blue Devil Bel) to the races. Out ONLY 56 days. Today's thoroughbred seems to race just enough to gather points to be eligible to start in the KY Derby, stay fit, and avoid injury. Key Contenders against will be Strike Power, Promises Fulfilled, and Catholic Boy (the day before Easter).
Audible will NOT have the services of his regular rider, Javier Castellano, because JC will be in Dubai riding West Coast for Bob Baffert, in the Dubai World Cup. Understandable, I'd expect Pletcher is forgiving. John Velazquez will be up. He piloted Audible to his maiden win (and his only loss). If Audible wins, I'd expect JV to become Varsity on Audible.
Here is a link to free Past Performances, courtesy of Briswatch:
http://www.brisnet.com/php/bw_pdf_vi...param3=2005892
Only #2 Millionaire Runner has no Secretariat blood (for those tracking Big Red's influence).
Larry
DevilHorse
The Kentucky Derby is Here - Calling an Audible
Well, the Kentucky Derby is here. Audible has done nothing to deter bettors (betters?). With a juicy post 5 he is likely to encounter some traffic problems since he has not shown a lot of early speed, but it is a long race. Castellano is up. You will get good odds as the likely 3rd favorite behind Justify and Bolt D'Oro. Justify is the 'girl with the curl' as that one is trained by Baffert and ran a hole in the wind the last time out, beating Bolt D'oro. Only the backstretch whispers and the lack of 'need' for anything but a tightener by Bolt D'oro propelled Justify into his big favorite's status. Is he Seattle Slew or Demon's Begone? He is a front-runner and will have to fight off horses for 1.25 miles, which is a tall order. Audible will have time to sit back and make a long, sustained run; sounds easier if he doesn't get too far back.
I count 3 out of the 20 horses as being devoid of Secretariat blood (Good Magic, Bravazo, and Vino Rossi).
An interesting horse is Mendelssohn. Out of the super broodmare Leslie's Lady who brought us the improving sire Into Mischief (sire of Audible !!) and the super racemare Beholder ($M).
Mendelssohn is from Europe (Turf Turf Turf) and came to the US last year to win the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf. Has never been on dirt, but obviously has a dirt pedigree.
Although, historically, horses from Europe have not competed well in the US in the KY Derby, but they have done well in the Breeder's Cup. Thunder Snow did poorly in last year's KY Derby, but won the Dubai Cup this year.. just sayin.
Magnum Moon is also undefeated. Hasn't been spectacular but has done everything asked of him. A Todd Pletcher entry.
Here are the race lines, courtesy of Briswatch.
http://www.brisnet.com/php/bw_pdf_vi...param3=1622472
Other opinions/views?
Larry
DevilHorse