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Emp
03-30-2015, 01:32 PM
I'm intrigued by Materiality and the whole "never raced as a two year old" thing. 19 other horses is a big ask for a lightly raced colt, unless he goes to the front and doesnt have to deal with the traffic.

Can the Sultan buy the Derby with Mutaaawahtever?

Mel, Bourbonman, Coasterville, and our other equine experts, what say you?

Mel Cooley XU'81
03-31-2015, 08:59 AM
Known as "The Curse of Apollo." (http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/Runnin/2014_Kentucky_Derby_Hoppertunity_And_The_Curse_Of_ Apollo_123#)

Apollo was the last horse to win the Derby without having raced at 2 in 1882.

Draw your own conclusions.

This year the field will be stacked with A-List talent: American Pharaoh, Dortmund, Carpe Diem, Upstart, Firing Line.

International Star is underrated for a horse that does nothing but win.

Apollo's not on that list.

Mubtaahij will ship all the way from Dubai for the race. Never worked before.

If either happened it would be a great story, so bring it on.

Emp
04-01-2015, 03:43 PM
I did look , obviously not to far, for a derby thread.

Mods this can merge with existing thread.

Giving 100 points for the Dubai race....hmmmm. Who IS buying all those colts at Keenland sales?