Showing posts with label Down the stretch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Down the stretch. Show all posts

April 13, 2009

Down to the final stretch

So here we go! There is one more prep (although it will most likley be for those who are making one last efforts to get in), but the field is just about set. Here are the horses who I think have great chances.

Friesan Fire (AP Indy): He will most likely be either the third or fourth choice on the morning line. The only thing I don't like is that he's coming off a long layoff, but hopefully that won't be a problem.

Chocolate Candy (Candy Ride): Although there are more Cali horses getting hype, CC is the one who is coming in very underrated. The only concern for me is will he take to dirt, but the two Cali horses who ventured on dirt have won. One of my three dark horses.

Papa Clem (Smart Strike): 2 years ago a Smart Strike colt wowed everyone in AR, Papa will try to follow in Curlin's footsteps. He finished 2nd in the slop and won on a dry track. He's the Cali who is ready for all types of surfaces.

General Quarters (Sky Mesa): This year's Cinderella. Owned and trained by a gentleman who 75 years old, and claimed for 20k last year. He could sky rocket his sire after his colic scare earlier this year.