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16 year old Mare | Retired

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General Meeting - Fitted Crown by Chief's Crown

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5.06/10

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Any Fillies in this Year's Kentucky Derby?

Fillies have accounted for themselves quite well in Triple Crown races in recent years. Rachel Alexandra won the Preakness in 2009. Rags to Riches was best in the Belmont in 2007. Both fillies ended long draughts for their gender in the respective Classics. As far as the Kentucky Derby, it has been ...Read More

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KyOaksRunner · I was personally hoping that both Dancinginherdreams and Kathmanblu would be nominated, I think they both would have a great shot at winning. Jennifer Werth did a great interview with Dancinginherdreams' trainer, John T. Ward over on The Saturday Post blog. · 467 days ago ·

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zatt · Thanks, I will check out Jennifer's interview. Still time to supplement, but they probably will headline a strong Oaks. · 467 days ago ·

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tiznow · My thoughts were the same as kyoaksrunner. Those would be the two i think would have a shot if nominated, particulary Dancinginherdreams. I think he style is suited for a filly in the Derby. she can sit back and avoid all the bumping and pick em up off the typical Derby hot pace in the stretch. The Oaks should be fun if both these girls show up there. · 467 days ago ·

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zatt · Sounds like all 3 of us have them rated as 1-2 for the fillies ... personally I would rather see them in the Oaks. · 467 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · This looks like a good year for the top fillies to go in the Oaks. Unless the top contenders start dropping out, which happens a lot unfortunately, this looks like a good group of 3 year old colts. And with Uncle Mo looking like a super horse, it might be best to point to the Oaks then see how things look after the Derby. · 467 days ago ·

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arazi · I agree with everyone that Kathmanblu and Dancinginherdreams stand out among the fillies. Brian, do you think maybe the connections decided against nominating for the Derby so they didn't have the temptation? With fillies of those quality, it actually seems sort of silly not to spend the $600 to have the option at least. · 467 days ago ·

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zatt · Great point Arazi. Sometimes temptation can get in the way of the wise decision ... for almost all fillies, the wise decision is the Oaks. · 467 days ago ·

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blooy · dancinginherdreams and kathmanblu seem to be the best choices. i can't knock down dancining in her dreams for geting 2nd her last race. that was just bad timing by the jockey. · 467 days ago ·

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zoee42479 · Dancinginherdreams did not get a bad ride but was learning how to relax and finish. This from a recent interview with her trainer John Ward - "When she ran in the Forward Gal and came in second, she was sharp enough to go immediately to the lead and had the speed to do it. But, I don’t want to teach her to leave the gate in a sprint fashion because she is capable of endurance and has the physical structure to go two-turns in a race. I had to sacrifice the early part of the race in the Forward Gal the other day because I didn’t want to ruin her chances of being a horse that comes from behind." · 467 days ago ·

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blooy · well i think she just ran out of room and time is what my point was. she still looks fine to me. · 467 days ago ·

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blooy · she should have won that race.it wasn't like with turblent descent where she couldn't win. · 467 days ago ·

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blooy · she was closing that gap quick, oh and i didn't mean i wanted her to rush to the front. i was saying just the timing was off on the late charge. by no means change the running style that spells doom in some cases. · 467 days ago ·

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power cap · It is either the Kentucky Oaks or Kentucky Derby but the filly name Inglorious is going to win some raced named Kentucky in about 10 weeks. · 466 days ago ·

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zatt · We will learn more about Inglorious this Saturday in the Rachel Alexandra. · 466 days ago ·

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rayjay · There was a man named Paddy,can't remember his last name, who was a horse painter. It is said that he could make a 5yo stallion look like a 3yo filly. Now, if we could get the Mosses to agree....! · 466 days ago ·

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szerda · Contrary to popular belief, Turbulent Descent's last race was not a set back. However, she is on track for the Kentucky Oaks but would not disgrace herself if entered in the Derby. · 465 days ago ·

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General Meeting	Seattle Slew	Bold Reasoning
		My Charmer
	Alydars Promise	Alydar
		Summertime Promise
Fitted Crown	Chief's Crown	Danzig
		Six Crowns
	Close Control	Dunce
		Self Control