General A Rod

[pres711]

Set to work tomorrow, would sure like to this one work.  Still on my A list.

[jimbo66]

I would hate to see the B list if Arod is on the A-list........  

[Box]

for what its worth....Various comments from several closers/observers described work as, \"lethargic\",\"indifferent\", \"under pressure\" and \"not as good as Fla works\"

[pres711]

Thanks, nmay remove from the A list .  Won\'t include without substantial improvement next we ek.

[TGJB]

Who are the quotes from? It matters.

[Wrongly]

Jerry

\"lethargic\" was from Bruno\'s twitter account.

[phil23]

Welsch: \"General A Rod 5/8\'s 1:03.32 last 1/4 :24.32 under pressure out 1:17.32. Not as impressive looking as in his Fla. works.\"      He then also spoke more at length about the work on the Byk show later in the morning, saying same basic thing, that works in florida were better. Said he is due to work back on Tuesday.


Bruno: \"General A Rod worked a lethargic 5f without hood in 103 flat\"


Jack Jenkins (@VOLJACK79) who knows Maker said: \"Maker said #GeneralARod never picked it up until he passed the big screen.  He said he had his eye on it the entire stretch. Maker also said he was pleased how he finished up the work.  \"I\" don\'t think he was looking for a lot coming off quick work this past week.\"


During the NTRA press conference yesterday, of his three horses, Maker talked a lot more, than the other two (Arod and HH), about how well VIC had come on since LouD. Said \"really moved fwd...\" etc. But mind you he did not really get asked to specifically comment about ARod in same fashion....for what it\'s worth.

[Box]

Bruno, welsch and byk twitter comments ... Bruno noted worked w/out blinkers

[TGJB]

Anybody know if he usually works in blinkers?

[phil23]

Here\'s the transcript of the teleconference. http://www.ntra.com/en/news-media/teleconferences/2014/4/22/road-to-the-triple-crown-teleconference-for-april-22-2014/

The specific quote re VIC: Mike Maker: \"Yes, I feel he still needs to move forward, which I think he has.  You know, he was impressive in that race, but having said that, he had everything his own way.  But since the race he\'s really moved forward; put on weight, he looks fabulous and he\'s been very aggressive which, you know, built a lot of character for him, so I see a lot of positive signs in Vicar\'s in Trouble.\"

[bellsbendboy]

He works without them.  He also works solo.  Being a speed horse Maker clearly does not want this colt going to fast in the am.  Still under the impression that the blinkers may come off for the race. bbb

[miff]

Interesting comments from Baffert that his horses not moving as well, first time over CD strip

[ajkreider]

Hopper sure seemed to go well.  Outworked a pretty decent horse in Drill.

[Polamalu43]

He was referring to Chitu, I believe.  More of a general statement.  Hooper looked the goods this morning, to me.  Very nice work.

[Bet Twice]

Re Bruno, anyone here ever use the product he sells?  I have considered buying them but never actually got around to it...