lookslikedenzel
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Amazing high speed and can run quarters most only dream of...
19 wins from 26 starts and only 3 still..
Anyone want to predict how good he is and how far he can go??
Is there anyone that might doubt him ??
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wily ole dog
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2011-Jul-28, 09:51 PM
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No doubt from me but we've seen many a great 3yo not step up as an older horse
Rufus Young Blood won 4 Derbies did he not?
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sobig
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2011-Jul-28, 11:06 PM
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You only have to look at Courage Under Fire to see a change after the 3yo career.
Having said that SS looks special and I hope he carries on with it next year.
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Ed
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2011-Aug-15, 01:55 PM
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Agree that until they actually do it, there always has to be some doubt about star 3 y/os stepping up to the Grand Circuit.
But the closest Sushi Sushi has come to being beaten this season was a half neck in the Great Northern Derby. There he was targetted by team Purdon in the run, but still ran 1.57.4 for the 2700m. Based on overall times alone, which under sells Sushi Sushi's effort doing it all himself without a trail, that time would've earnt him 3rd in the Auckland Cup about 30 mins later. Only hardened GC pacers Mr Feelgood & The Mighty Quinn ran quicker (0.2 secs).
I reckon he'll handle the step up pretty comfortably.
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The Jackal
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2011-Aug-15, 02:54 PM
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He has a lot more depth to him stamina wise than CUF and Auckland Reactor did as 3 year olds.
He can also handle being softened up which neither of the 2 kiwi cream puffs latterly showed.
His Derby wins were both superb staying efforts, his Great Northern Derby was actually a NZ record for a 3 year old and quicker than Smoken Up ran in the Interdominion Final. It was only 1.2 secs outside the NZ allcomers mark for 2700 metres.
He looks the main one from an exceptional crop of 3 year olds that should make an impact at GC level this season, Gold Ace and Terror To Love are no slouches either.
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wily ole dog
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2011-Aug-15, 06:29 PM
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He has a lot more depth to him stamina wise than CUF and Auckland Reactor did as 3 year olds.
He can also handle being softened up which neither of the 2 kiwi cream puffs latterly showed.  Geez, I'm agreeing with you a lot today |
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lookslikedenzel
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2011-Dec-05, 09:12 AM
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Hearing whispers of $1,000,000 offered......
Would you take it or walk away ????
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bluebaggers
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2011-Dec-05, 09:52 AM
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I would definitely take it.
Bloody thing could break down tomorrow!!!
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2011-Dec-05, 10:25 AM
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Its good to see some humans still have loyality to the animals that serve them well
which seems like the case here....I wouldnt sell him for any amount of money
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bluebaggers
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2011-Dec-05, 10:43 AM
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Sorry if you don't like it Genghis but that is what I would do.
In this case my head would talk over my heart.
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2011-Dec-05, 11:20 AM
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Hey no probs there at all BB....each to their own...would be bloody tempting all the same...  |
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2011-Dec-05, 12:15 PM
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1.1 mil is what i was told and he passed the vets but then they decided not to sell,
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2011-Dec-05, 12:23 PM
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1.1 mil is what i was told and he passed the vets but then they decided not to sell,
That's a fair few GC wins to recoup that kind of money isn't it? |
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bluebaggers
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2011-Dec-05, 12:53 PM
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Would depend what he wins to be honest. An Inter or 2 would help.
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wily ole dog
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2011-Dec-05, 04:31 PM
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If i was worth a few mill I would keep him but, given my current status, SELL SELL SELL
I'd try and keep 10%
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