Frankel 5/2 for The Derby

[The Maestro]

After watching Frankel storm to victory in the 2000 guineas it's no surprise that he is favourite for the Derby.

What is surprising is that you are still getting 5/2, I'll be having some of that after what I witnesed today.

[BRAIN CAPERS]

As i stated on the other thread mate i think he could go unbeaten but the Derby is a completely different ball game,

For a start it's over 1m 4f which it hasn't done before and at Epsom thats a really tough place to start doing that...i happen to think a mile's his best...also it was intersting to hear the jockey saying that he doesn't think it should run in the Derby...hmmm ?

But this Frankel is a really special horse and at 5/2 is certainly worth some serious cash imho !

The Derby will tell just how special this horse is.:shamrock:

[mygirlmaria]

He will be special regardless of how he does in the Derby.That was an exceptional performance and if he is retired tomorrow he will be remembered for it.
The price not only reflects his possible not staying the trip, but also Henry's statement after it to not back him yet...as he may not go for it.
For what its worth....i dont think he will stay.Reminded me of Lochsong .Broke...ran away...couldnt get caught.Except she always hung on by less than 5 lengths.Can see him losing the Derby(if he runs)the speed he ran away at.....but would LOVE to see him win it.
PS...very few if any Derby horses have ran 1.5 miles at this stage in their 3 yearold career....and they do say the guineas is the best Derby trial!

[BRAIN CAPERS]

He will be special regardless of how he does in the Derby.That was an exceptional performance and if he is retired tomorrow he will be remembered for it.
The price not only reflects his possible not staying the trip, but also Henry's statement after it to not back him yet...as he may not go for it.
For what its worth....i dont think he will stay.Reminded me of Lochsong .Broke...ran away...couldnt get caught.Except she always hung on by less than 5 lengths.Can see him losing the Derby(if he runs)the speed he ran away at.....but would LOVE to see him win it.
PS...very few if any Derby horses have ran 1.5 miles at this stage in their 3 yearold career....and they do say the guineas is the best Derby trial!

I'm not sure if it'll run either mate so be careful with those ante post bets folks!

If it stays at a mile or 1m 1f it will NOT BE BEATEN,:shamrock:

[mygirlmaria]

I'm not sure if it'll run either mate so be careful with those ante post bets folks!

If it stays at a mile or 1m 1f it will NOT BE BEATEN,:shamrock:

Yes although you have to say if it does get a mile now, then a mile and a quarter shouldnt be outta range in the autumn....if the bastards dont retire it before then.Does my nut in that.

[BRAIN CAPERS]

Yes although you have to say if it does get a mile now, then a mile and a quarter shouldnt be outta range in the autumn....if the bastards dont retire it before then.Does my nut in that.

Right after the race mate i thought....thats that then off to the stud farm !

[mygirlmaria]

I remember that tosser the Aga Khan sending Zarkava off to get humped after winning the Arc..........i thought,"are you insane".I can understand it with a colt, but she can only ever have one foal a year and it will never reach her status!!!What was the point?Why not let the people see her run against the next generation?He is by far the worst for that.

[BRAIN CAPERS]

I remember that tosser the Aga Khan sending Zarkava off to get humped after winning the Arc..........i thought,"are you insane".I can understand it with a colt, but she can only ever have one foal a year and it will never reach her status!!!What was the point?Why not let the people see her run against the next generation?He is by far the worst for that.

Remember it well mate...7 from 7...but the money they make on the bloodline is feckin massive !

[mygirlmaria]

Remember it well mate...7 from 7...but the money they make on the bloodline is feckin massive !

Aye for a colt!!! But he keeps all his mares and breeds from them.But to get what?He already has a Zarkava....why not run her into the ground until she is 5.She made £3m from running over 2 years...she wont achieve that at stud for a long time...if at all.If it was a male...ok...but she aint!:31::31::31:

[BRAIN CAPERS]

I can see this pisses you off mate and like you i would love to see the run for a few years but it ain't going to happen i'm affraid...sadly.

[mygirlmaria]

I can see this pisses you off mate and like you i would love to see the run for a few years but it ain't going to happen i'm affraid...sadly.

I know...you are right.The only time you see a top class 4 or 5 yearold now is when they achieve their greatness at 4.:31:

[BRAIN CAPERS]

After watching Frankel storm to victory in the 2000 guineas it's no surprise that he is favourite for the Derby.

What is surprising is that you are still getting 5/2, I'll be having some of that after what I witnesed today.


Not going to run mate...save your pennies !!! :50:http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/11/05/03/RACING_Frankel.html&BID=465

[The Maestro]

Not going to run mate...save your pennies !!! :50:http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/11/05/03/RACING_Frankel.html&BID=465

Bit dissapointing that would have loved to have seen how he got on in the Derby,need to look for someone else to back now.

[mygirlmaria]

Bit dissapointing that would have loved to have seen how he got on in the Derby,need to look for someone else to back now.

Im gutted....id have loved it if they had given it a go..i mean i know it is another half a mile,but he sprinted for a mile!!!!Surely if covered up he would get the mile and a half?

[Ruane89]

would have loved to get on him again, was this on the 10th May??? i think thats when he was racing next? amazing horse!!