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Title: This Classic Really Is A Classic
Post by: Silver Charm on November 02, 2009, 07:43:51 AM
Assuming Sherrifs doesn\'t weasle out at the last minute and run like a coward and hide with Zenyatta this race is a really good one.

She adds a lot spice and class to a LOADED field.

With Turf Classic right before it being a little light take your advice from that old Sage Bluto in Animal House,

\"My advice to you is to spread heavily\"
Title: Re: This Classic Really Is A Classic
Post by: covelj70 on November 02, 2009, 07:55:19 AM
totally agree Silver.

I also have to say that any animal house reference will always get me on this board.

That was the only thing that made me laugh after my debacle of a Kentucky Derby this year.

While I totally agree that the race is very deep, I am going to be keying Einstein.

He\'s fast, rested, likes the track and the distance, looks tremendous right now and he will be 10-1 or so.

There\'s lots of them that can win this but that\'s gonna be my key at a decent price.
Title: Re: This Classic Really Is A Classic
Post by: Silver Charm on November 02, 2009, 08:42:50 AM
Not touting Rip Van Winkle here now, but I do find it interesting after testing Sea of Stars a few times (and only losing by a length once) they freshened got one prep and skipped the Arc, I assume pointing for this.

Coolmore I believe stands his stallion Galileo who also tried the Classic but when it was dirt.
Title: Re: This Classic Really Is A Classic
Post by: covelj70 on November 02, 2009, 09:18:25 AM
The company Rip Van Winkle and Mastercraftsman have kept is extremley impressive.

The both have huge shots in their respective races but I am afraid won\'t offer too much value.

I will be including them in the multi race exoctis in their respective races but trying to beat them on top given what I believe will be very low odds on almost all of the European horses.

It\'s clear the Euros are going to do very well in this BC again but I think the key to having a big deal is to find the few races where they will go off as heavy favs and we can get one of the Americans home.  I actually think the Classic might be one of those cases with Einstein but I very much fear Rip.

Gonna be a fun week.