Billy's Opening Day Choices
Posted by Billy at 3/31/2009 5:35 PM 
Categories: Keeneland
Tags: Keeneland April Horse Racing Thoroughbred
Categories: Keeneland
Tags: Keeneland April Horse Racing Thoroughbred
Below would be my choices for Keeneland's Opening day races. Because I'm a procrastinator I thought I'd better do this now (and will try for each day in advance) because there is no way in hell I'll be trying do this the night before or day of. Won't happen.
For those of you out there that think it's odd to be so excited about going to the races. Take note that the only reason I moved 1600 miles from home was to work within the Thoroughbred Industry (as did many of you I know). I no longer wanted to be sidelined or be a hanger-on or just a fan. I do not get to see live racing EVER anymore because of my schedule with the business I've got going (all Thoroughbred related). If you factor in work, personal life, and other hobbies (dogs) then going to other places to catch a race is not necessarily feasible. So having racing come to me with top quality horses - is like a treat.
I shall enjoy that treat as much as possible. Below will just be names for now - until Program numbers get added - then I'll update.
(typically my rule of thumb is to not bet Maidens - horses that have not previously won, or races with 6 or less entrants)
Keeneland
April 3, 2009 Day 1
Race 1 (only 6 entered) filly/mare claiming
3. She's Cherokee (I love me some Cherokee Run and love a horse that has won at Keeneland before)
6. Lady Seattle
Race 2 (maiden 2yos)
4. Carson's Pride (love Carson City line - the only stallion my Mom ever really talked about when visiting)
3. Evil Genius (interesting)
1a. Foot the Bill
Race 3 (claiming)
2. Thiscatcanscat (likes Keeneland yo)
7. He's a Dixie Boy (I'm basically throwing his name out because I like Dixie Union (sire))
4. Spice House
Race 4 (claiming)
2. Hurricane Gussie
8. Milwaukee Queen (only other one I actuallyl think well enough of in this race)
4. Dr. Jenny
Race 5 (turf allowance)
5. Vacation (intriguing)
10. Grand Stage
6. Manitowish Waters
Race 6 (maiden)
10. Single Solution (this race is really full of untouched talent - or crap)
1. Goshawk Kathern
8. Kiddari
Race 7 (allowance)
2. Tactical Candy (by one of my favorites - Tactical Cat)
3. Tiz to Dream (most likely the winner but will be the favorite and I have rules)
8. Hadavision
Race 8 (allowance)
11. Wildcat Brief
4. Doc's Friend (hmmm)
9. Final Judgement (me likey)
Race 9 (Transylvania S.-G3)
4. Southern Anthem (seriously need to watch)
6. Orthodox (I've been a fan for a while. Come on and get through for me)
5. Florentino (JPN) (I always like his sire)
Race 10 (maiden)
10. Lastful Appeal (go!!!!!!!!!!!)
9. Miss Cosmopolitan
6. Tweeter (I mean seriously - as much time as I spend tweeting on Twitter?)
For those of you out there that think it's odd to be so excited about going to the races. Take note that the only reason I moved 1600 miles from home was to work within the Thoroughbred Industry (as did many of you I know). I no longer wanted to be sidelined or be a hanger-on or just a fan. I do not get to see live racing EVER anymore because of my schedule with the business I've got going (all Thoroughbred related). If you factor in work, personal life, and other hobbies (dogs) then going to other places to catch a race is not necessarily feasible. So having racing come to me with top quality horses - is like a treat.
I shall enjoy that treat as much as possible. Below will just be names for now - until Program numbers get added - then I'll update.
(typically my rule of thumb is to not bet Maidens - horses that have not previously won, or races with 6 or less entrants)
Keeneland
April 3, 2009 Day 1
Race 1 (only 6 entered) filly/mare claiming
3. She's Cherokee (I love me some Cherokee Run and love a horse that has won at Keeneland before)
6. Lady Seattle
Race 2 (maiden 2yos)
4. Carson's Pride (love Carson City line - the only stallion my Mom ever really talked about when visiting)
3. Evil Genius (interesting)
1a. Foot the Bill
Race 3 (claiming)
2. Thiscatcanscat (likes Keeneland yo)
7. He's a Dixie Boy (I'm basically throwing his name out because I like Dixie Union (sire))
4. Spice House
Race 4 (claiming)
2. Hurricane Gussie
8. Milwaukee Queen (only other one I actuallyl think well enough of in this race)
4. Dr. Jenny
Race 5 (turf allowance)
5. Vacation (intriguing)
10. Grand Stage
6. Manitowish Waters
Race 6 (maiden)
10. Single Solution (this race is really full of untouched talent - or crap)
1. Goshawk Kathern
8. Kiddari
Race 7 (allowance)
2. Tactical Candy (by one of my favorites - Tactical Cat)
3. Tiz to Dream (most likely the winner but will be the favorite and I have rules)
8. Hadavision
Race 8 (allowance)
11. Wildcat Brief
4. Doc's Friend (hmmm)
9. Final Judgement (me likey)
Race 9 (Transylvania S.-G3)
4. Southern Anthem (seriously need to watch)
6. Orthodox (I've been a fan for a while. Come on and get through for me)
5. Florentino (JPN) (I always like his sire)
Race 10 (maiden)
10. Lastful Appeal (go!!!!!!!!!!!)
9. Miss Cosmopolitan
6. Tweeter (I mean seriously - as much time as I spend tweeting on Twitter?)
Orthodox has not done well of late, Omniscient (spelling?) has been- Jess Jackson/Asmussen, may run in Lexington. If I remember, Vacation is a Dynaformer 4 year old out of a very successful mare - Country Hideaway maybe?. It took awhile for Vacation to win, if I remember correctly, but finally did. I love it when Dynaformers do well. The pedigree purists for stamina and durability I know (PETAlights) love him. Wonder what will happen with his speedier daughter Rainbow View in England?
I hope to visit the actual races again soon, especially Churchill Downs before they replace the dirt tracks (?) and you cannot hear the thunder of the hooves.
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