Thanks!CoronadosQuest wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 5:33 pm Mr. Yahagi enjoyed a little ride on Forever Young earlier today
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Forever Young took an easy day today walking around the paddock but Mr. Yahagi took two turns on his undefeated dirt prodigy this morning in prep for the
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Kazushi Kimura (T O Password) commented; ''We will not stick to the lead if I feel the pace is too much for the horse''.Squeaky wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:04 pmWonder if they are going to the lead?CoronadosQuest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:20 am The more I see T O Password, the more I like him
Another video of his 4f work this morning
https://twitter.com/KentuckyDerby/statu ... 3505445901
I think he doesn't know a whole lot about horses but wants to sound cool and knowledgeable (and loves attention), so he decided to say it first in case he gets some credibility points later. A pretty nasty move, especially given his lovefest with Repole on twitter the other day. Thankfully haven't seen any smoke on him anywhere else... this time last year, there were already photos of Forte standing in an ice tub, so it isn't quite the same.CoronadosQuest wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 2:59 pm Do you think John Stewart is trying to get under Repole's skin by saying Fierceness is gonna scratch?
After last year, I never know what to believe on twitter these days. Last year it seemed like horses scratched right and left at the last second. I feel gunshyTessablue wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:37 pmI think he doesn't know a whole lot about horses but wants to sound cool and knowledgeable (and loves attention), so he decided to say it first in case he gets some credibility points later. A pretty nasty move, especially given his lovefest with Repole on twitter the other day. Thankfully haven't seen any smoke on him anywhere else... this time last year, there were already photos of Forte standing in an ice tub, so it isn't quite the same.CoronadosQuest wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 2:59 pm Do you think John Stewart is trying to get under Repole's skin by saying Fierceness is gonna scratch?
There is still some smoke on Honor Marie, unfortunately, but all we can do is wait and see. I would expect any potential scratches to come in tomorrow afternoon and Saturday morning. Hopefully the Honor Marie rumors are just because of his trainer's comments earlier in the week. All it takes to spread a rumor is a single misunderstanding.
I can’t even believe this is an issue. The horse is sound, since he’s been running he’s never had any issues.Tessablue wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:37 pmI think he doesn't know a whole lot about horses but wants to sound cool and knowledgeable (and loves attention), so he decided to say it first in case he gets some credibility points later. A pretty nasty move, especially given his lovefest with Repole on twitter the other day. Thankfully haven't seen any smoke on him anywhere else... this time last year, there were already photos of Forte standing in an ice tub, so it isn't quite the same.CoronadosQuest wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 2:59 pm Do you think John Stewart is trying to get under Repole's skin by saying Fierceness is gonna scratch?
There is still some smoke on Honor Marie, unfortunately, but all we can do is wait and see. I would expect any potential scratches to come in tomorrow afternoon and Saturday morning. Hopefully the Honor Marie rumors are just because of his trainer's comments earlier in the week. All it takes to spread a rumor is a single misunderstanding.
Encino strained something during a routine gallop, Forte stepped on a rock a few days before the race, you just never really know when something will go wrong, and horses can have latent issues pop up at any moment. It's possible that the trainer's comments this week were meant to reassure vets and anyone watching that his horse is completely sound, but it could have also been trainer-speak for "my fingers are crossed right now." Sometimes issues resolve quickly and sometimes they don't... but that's why you'll see trainers waiting until the last moment to call it. And I don't think the track vets would scratch anyone capriciously, but it's an extremely high-pressure situation for them. Getting it wrong could effectively end the sport, so all of the precautions are dialed up right now. Unfortunately, soundness is a continuum and the experts are humans who have to follow their best judgment. I don't envy them.
Yeah I think a lot of people feel that way- understandable, but rather exhausting!CoronadosQuest wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:45 pm After last year, I never know what to believe on twitter these days. Last year it seemed like horses scratched right and left at the last second. I feel gunshy
I’m still not over Indy scratching on the Derby day…Tessablue wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 6:26 pmEncino strained something during a routine gallop, Forte stepped on a rock a few days before the race, you just never really know when something will go wrong, and horses can have latent issues pop up at any moment. It's possible that the trainer's comments this week were meant to reassure vets and anyone watching that his horse is completely sound, but it could have also been trainer-speak for "my fingers are crossed right now." Sometimes issues resolve quickly and sometimes they don't... but that's why you'll see trainers waiting until the last moment to call it. And I don't think the track vets would scratch anyone capriciously, but it's an extremely high-pressure situation for them. Getting it wrong could effectively end the sport, so all of the precautions are dialed up right now. Unfortunately, soundness is a continuum and the experts are humans who have to follow their best judgment. I don't envy them.
I'm sorry. I was in your position with Forte last year, and it really really sucks. All you can do is wait and hope.Yeah I think a lot of people feel that way- understandable, but rather exhausting!CoronadosQuest wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 5:45 pm After last year, I never know what to believe on twitter these days. Last year it seemed like horses scratched right and left at the last second. I feel gunshy
”I have trust issues after Forte last year, but good news is good news! Glad to see it.Slewfan2 wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 6:29 pm I’m still not over Indy scratching on the Derby day…
But, great news!
From HM’s connections:
“We can confirm that the rumors about HONOR MARIE being scratched are absolutely false!
He is training better than ever and we are looking forward to seeing the best version of himself come Saturday!!”
https://x.com/legionbldstk/status/17861 ... 70815?s=46
I just need Saturday to be here, lolTessablue wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 6:34 pmI have trust issues after Forte last year, but good news is good news! Glad to see it.Slewfan2 wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 6:29 pm I’m still not over Indy scratching on the Derby day…
But, great news!
From HM’s connections:
“We can confirm that the rumors about HONOR MARIE being scratched are absolutely false!
He is training better than ever and we are looking forward to seeing the best version of himself come Saturday!!
https://x.com/legionbldstk/status/17861 ... 70815?s=46
Glad you enjoyed it. They're all great stories; I wish the best for the connections.Tessablue wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:59 pmGreat stuff, thanks for posting it! I really don't have any horses I'm fervently rooting for this year (maybe Fierceness, as my consolation Forte), but West Saratoga and Resilience are both so likeable.Starine wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:29 pm Who I'm Rooting For: Top Feel-Good Stories Of Kentucky Derby 150
https://paulickreport.com/news/triple-c ... -derby-150
Gin Gin has 2 wins in the slop. Black type and MSW.
but I am going with this I know. I am always bummed when the Oaks/Derby comes up sloppy. To me it just doesn't have the same excitement as it would if it was a dry track.
