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"V" for Victory in the 2013 Wood Memorial

The 2013 Wood Memorial sets up as a battle between Vyjack and Verrazano. That makes the race a clash of “V” versus “V” and thus it is very easy to think of the historic slogan of "V for Victory".Read More

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zatt · Pretty sure Churchill knew his horses ... who do you think he'd be on in the Wood? · 51 days ago ·

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amino998 · He was a big fan of the Normandy Invasion>> Add in Pletcher/Velazquez and bigbill backing up the truck to bet on Vyjack and Elnaawi could be double digits>>Peace out. · 51 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · Hey Churchill was a very good polo player, he did know his horses. He doesn't seem like a chalk player though, I can't see him betting on Verrazano. · 50 days ago ·

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amdaman · My Superfecta: Always in a Tiz, Freedom Child, Normandy Invasion, Vyjack. I'll definitely box an exacta and trifecta with the top 3. · 50 days ago ·

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Sully · Looks chalky to me Verrazano; Vyjack; Normandy Invasion; Go Get the Basil. Having said that, it will probably be bombs away with some shocker. Freedom Child is intersting 1st time lasix for Albertrani, Mr. Palmer could steal it if things get too crazy on the front end, and Elnaawi is coming off a bullet work, could be improving at the right time. GL all! · 50 days ago ·

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Sully · As for setup, I see inside and outside sending because of those post positions, Elnaawi, Vyjack, and Verrazano tracking the pace with Always in a Tiz and Go Get the Basil next, then the closers. I don't think they'll go too crazy on the front end, and Normandy Invasion will be the only deep closer to hit the board. 3 of my top four will be sitting in the top 7 to the back stretch, and will be no more than 5 lengths off the lead. · 50 days ago ·

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Sully · For Elnaawi fans, I just see him getting bottled up somewhere, and that's the only reason I don't like him. · 50 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Please check today for a related Shifman/Zipse Point/Counterpoint discussion! · 50 days ago ·

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Floridaf · I think Castro can keep Elnaawi out of trouble. · 50 days ago ·

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frank.vento1 · Elnaawi all the way! At the best part is, with Verrazanno, Vyjack and Normandy Invasion you will get 10-1 easy. All the chalk bettors getting moosed on Verranzano and Vyjack wagers.. · 50 days ago ·

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CauseForConcern · @ Sully: Speaking of Albertrani, he also has Quinzieme Monarque as a 1st-time Lasix, coming off of turf. Freedom Child ran 2nd to Orb, when Orb broke his maiden. Verrazano has not had a race over this track. At 4-5, I'd pass on him. Other than Revolutionary, I don't think Pletcher's track record for shipping his 3-year-olds is very good. · 50 days ago ·

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kentuckyderbypost · Between the V's I'm thinking Vyjack proves the better in wood while Verrazano races solid in preparation for a peak performance in the KyDerby. Who knows if it will play out but it would be fun if this V vs V continues in May · 50 days ago ·

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marylandgq · I'd agree with @kentuckyderbypost re: Vyjack being the better "V", but I wouldn't shed a tear if Verrazano didn't show his distance limitations until the first Saturday in May. · 49 days ago ·

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cab2536 · If Verrazano is even close to being as good as advertised, he'll win this race in a canter. If he is not up to it, be on the lookout for a big effort from Freedom Child and Mr (Vybz Kartel) Palmer. · 49 days ago ·

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genuis · have you people even looked at this race? If any of you think for 2 second that either NI or Vyjack will be able to rally from off the pace and pass Verrazano you've completely lost your minds.They both will be forced to lay closer to the pace set by the sprinter with Verrazano laying a stalking second, entering the far turn Verrazano will pull even then run on by in hand and win by as many as Johnny wants...periodBellamy Road esq c ya in Kentucky boys · 49 days ago ·

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travel_vic · look race to race for the bias that often visits Aqueduct this time of year....If it is there, Verrazano will have an easier time of it, but then the stories about his naggin injurny unsettling. · 48 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · He worked nicely a week ago, don' · 48 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · t think he is hurt · 48 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · 8,5,4,7. · 48 days ago ·

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docean777 · 2,8,4,7 · 48 days ago ·

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paul.nathan.946 · Go vyjack you got em beat champ! · 48 days ago ·

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