Author Topic: If not....., who?  (Read 2018 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Fuguzzi

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 3104
If not....., who?
« on: September 19, 2023, 08:33:23 AM »
Let's say some horse other than Cannibal, Seven Colors or IMS wins the JUG, who in your estimation would that be? My guess is Stockade Seelster. What's yours?  Thanks for playing tmbz1

Mailbox Money

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1231
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2023, 09:12:17 AM »
I think that he is definitely the logical choice, however with the right trip or a bit of luck,he may be the unexpected winner. Alot of variables will be in play along with the fact that these horses cannot tell you if they have a pounding headache when they begin their day!

Lance

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 897
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2023, 09:24:57 AM »
I'm going with Voukefalas

Mailbox Money

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1231
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2023, 09:53:04 AM »
How does one factor the fact that the 1st heat finalists will have  atleast 90 minutes until the final! Why so many races on a important day in the sport? If they think that the gate will open every 18 minutes, then they are more ignorant than I thought they were!

ferdinand the bull

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1132
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2023, 10:02:05 AM »
Blue Hunt for team orange jumpsuit

Parked

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2682
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2023, 10:30:15 AM »
How does one factor the fact that the 1st heat finalists will have  atleast 90 minutes until the final! Why so many races on a important day in the sport? If they think that the gate will open every 18 minutes, then they are more ignorant than I thought they were!

Trainer knowledge is an overlooked factor when handicapping the Jug.  You just cant ready a horse for the Jug like you would for the all too common 1 mile dash of today. 
I love the heat racing. Difficult to get enough yogurt in a horse to last 2 heats.  Most years you see a horse charging down the lane in the first heat and staggering in the final.   

Fuguzzi

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 3104
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2023, 10:30:55 AM »
How does one factor the fact that the 1st heat finalists will have  at least 90 minutes until the final! Why so many races on a important day in the sport? If they think that the gate will open every 18 minutes, then they are more ignorant than I thought they were!
Totally agree with you  25 races is absurd and the timing does suck

JIDGE

  • Open / FFA
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2023, 04:38:44 PM »
The only horse I can see upsetting is -- Huntinthelastdola r -- only because he's dominant on a half. But I don't think it's gonna happen. Cannibal would be my choice.

JIDGE

  • Open / FFA
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2023, 05:01:46 PM »
How does one factor the fact that the 1st heat finalists will have  atleast 90 minutes until the final! Why so many races on a important day in the sport? If they think that the gate will open every 18 minutes, then they are more ignorant than I thought they were!

Excellent point Mailbox. And this is why Confederate remains in his stall at the Red Mile. They should cater to the big event not cram 24 races in. In fairness to all the Jug entrants those 3 races should go off with no more than 10 minutes in between each one.
« Last Edit: September 19, 2023, 05:05:29 PM by JIDGE »

Fuguzzi

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 3104
Re: If not....., who?
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2023, 06:17:58 PM »
Excellent point Mailbox. And this is why Confederate remains in his stall at the Red Mile. They should cater to the big event not cram 24 races in. In fairness to all the Jug entrants those 3 races should go off with no more than 10 minutes in between each one.
Thats how it use to be. Elims were like race 8 and 9   Final was like 12th or 13th.   Then some unimportant race to cap off the day.  MAX # of races should 14 or 15

 

shout out

Refresh History
  • Sound off !
  • Trigger: Unless Calhoun touts otherwise 8), Happy 4th!, SAR 8th - #8 full bro to wood winner, and G1 winner, Zulu!
    July 03, 2025, 10:08:54 PM
  • dougie: A decent 3rd.
    July 03, 2025, 05:42:44 PM
  • dougie: Yikes....a speed duel!
    July 03, 2025, 05:41:17 PM
  • dougie: Took a shot on #1 in the 9th at the "Spa".
    July 03, 2025, 05:40:04 PM
  • Trigger: Very nice tout Calhoun!  tmbz1
    July 03, 2025, 05:08:16 PM
  • Calhoun: Thx I'm leaning to the 5 there.  Those CD/GP full field races look the best on the page. 1/2 length from being a G3 winner.
    July 03, 2025, 03:59:35 PM
  • Trigger: BBB passes.  Giving MAGA everything they want and never what they (and the rest of us) need!   ngc3
    July 03, 2025, 03:50:34 PM
  • Trigger: Saratoga Race 8 - 7 / 145 and reverse.  Trigger's NOT PRIME, but canned meat slection!  :P
    July 03, 2025, 03:03:22 PM
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal