SPINAWAY STAKES

[Point_Given_Gal]

What are your analysis of today\'s Spinaway.  Do you think that Awesome Humor will bounce or will she improve.  She moved back slightly in her last effort and she still won the race resoundingly.  What about the other fillies in the field?  Forever Partners and Stellar both look to be tough.  

I would be interested in your opinions.

[HP]

No one is going to answer Michelle? I\'ll stick my neck out a little.

The main thing I feel sure about is not liking Stellar. IMHO, lousy post and three races in about 30 days (32?) for a 2yo filly do not add up to an improved effort here. She also has some problems (lead changes) and the trainer has been saying it\'s all better now. At a short price I will throw her out.

If Awesome Humor works out a trip, she might not have to improve, a pair from the rail may do the trick. Probably no value though. Can I say Use Lightly In Exotics? I\'ll try to beat her.

McPeek\'s horse (Midnight Whatever) has upside second time out and should be a price. Miss Mary Apples looks very close to the shorter priced contenders and I would use her too. FPartners fits, but won\'t be much value to speak of either, since her trainer has decided to talk her up off the maiden score. ULIE.

This is not exactly my cup of tea, since any number of them could suddenly jump up to run a big race, but I didn\'t want to leave you hanging. Good luck Michelle. HP

[Point_Given_Gal]

Thanks very much for your reply HP.

Actually I went to the OTB and bet $200 ATB on Awesome Humor and I was not disappointed.  I do agree though that betting the babies can be scary because of the greater the chance for them to bounce.  

I love Awesome Humor and I had a great amount of faith in her jockey as well and I am glad that I did as it paid pretty well.

Thanks again for your reply.

[HP]

You\'re welcome. Worked out well, but I sure would have done better if McPeek\'s horse had made second instead of third. I will pass on the jockey discussion. 3-1 for the winner seemed fair. HP