Biancone & Lukas

[jbelfior]

I think we all have Michael Tabor and D. Wayne Lost-It to thank for making a farce out of one of America\'s most prestigious sporting events.

A couple of good things came out of this, however....Mike Smith(a terrific guy)winning his first Derby and BANDINI washing out and running up the track. Take your rabbit and shove it, Mr. Tabor.

A truly gut-wrenching effort by AFLEET ALEX...I\'m wondering if he will have any gas left in the tank 2 weeks from now. If he goes, he\'s the solid PREAKNESS favorite and quite vulnerable, IMO.

As for D. Wayne Lost-It, I\'m sure GOING WILD is headed for the PREAKNESS. Or perhaps he\'ll skip it and go to the Belmont where DWL will try to convince anyone willing to listen to his B.S. that GW reminds him of COMMENDABLE.


Good Luck,
Joe B.

[Chuckles_the_Clown2]

The rabbits didn\'t beat Bellamania, what beat him was inability to rate/bounce. A superstar, a champion, has to be able to demostrate greatness in adversity. If Bellamania is a front end only horse, he has to be sent for the lead like a Dr. Fager. If he needs it all his own way, rabbits deserve to beat him.

The only horse to fair better late than he, after being near the pace was Closing Argument.

Bellamanias training gallops were signaling he was still headstrong. He doesnt look like a fluid mover either and big stride or not thats not ideal under pressure.

2005-Afleet Alex     3rd
2004-Smarty Jones    1st
2003-Funny Cide      1st
2002-War Emblem      1st
2001-Point Given/Monarchos box
2000-Anees           Also Ran
1999-Menifee         2nd
1998-Indian Charlie  3rd
1997-Captain Bodgit  2nd
1996-Cavonnier       2nd
1995-Jumron          4th
1994-Southern Rhythm Also Ran
1993-Sea Hero        1st
1992-Lil E. Tee      1st
1991-Strike the Gold 1st
1990-Summer Squall   2nd
1989-Easy Goer       2nd
1988-Forty Niner     2nd

Most important lesson from this year: \"Never underestimate the impact of a multiple point negative top in the preceding race\"



Post Edited (05-08-05 00:16)