CON-federate vs. Bythemissal TVG pace November 25th!

[Generation XYZ]

Even better after the race when Bowden gets pegged by MC, after the loss. A double forfeiture.  Carrot top gets ruined.

[wizardofoz]

How can CON-federate ever see the lead before the 1/2, yet the only way he has a chance at winning is to have the lead at the top of the stretch, but Yannick might not let him go. Tetrick MUST leave, but will someone give him a 5th place tuck immediately? 

[wizardofoz]

Saturday's program pages:  https://playmeadowlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mxx1125p.pdf

[shotgunner]

How can CON-federate ever see the lead before the 1/2, yet the only way he has a chance at winning is to have the lead at the top of the stretch, but Yannick might not let him go. Tetrick MUST leave, but will someone give him a 5th place tuck immediately?

Confederate is way better off a helmet, what are you talking about?

[MIKE CAMPBELL]

Confederate is way better off a helmet, what are you talking about?

He's better off a helmet when he has to pass a mediocre bunch of 3 year olds. He has never had to close against the horses he is facing Saturday night.

[Grandstand Handicapper]

Then why isn't he racing next year? He would do much more to bring fans to the sport racing than he will on some breeding farm some where.

The owners, who put their capital at risk, and the trainers, who are entrusted to help the owners manage that risk and maximize ROI, are not here to satisfy or appease you. Period. If you think different you are a fool.

[Grandstand Handicapper]

Bythemissal is the ML favorite because of the draw. Reverse him and Confederate and Confederate is the ML favorite (which is what I wanted to see).

[wizardofoz]

Confederate is way better off a helmet, what are you talking about?

He has to leave from post 9 but where is the tuck into a forward position in this class of horses? He could be parked out the entire mile.  Tetrick might have to TRY to gun and go for broke at the start. If he does not leave from post 9, his race is over most likely.  Yannick will be in COMPLETE control the first half of this race.  I hope they don't file out with a slow 2nd 1/4 and little action.  Sometimes these races do not live up to the hype. Trackmaster does not even rate Bythemissal as a 1,2 or 3 POWER rating to boot! 

[wizardofoz]

As an aside, Abuckabett Hanover's trainer Harris has a bad winning % his last 134 starts on the program: 
Trainer - ANDREW HARRIS (St 134 W 7% P 10% S 15% UTR .176)------------and Pollock game him over $6 MILLION of horse flesh to train?

[wizardofoz]

Ken Warkentin comments:  RACE 11

9-Confederate – #1 in the sport & HOY favorite looks to go out on a 12-race winning streak, post nine no picnic against Open foes, but this Brett Pelling trainee is in a league of his own
3-Bythemissal – Division dominator on the verge of another $1M season, equaled a track record of 1:47.1 in the Sam McKee, draws inside fresh off a Rosecroft track record in the Potomac after crushing the Breeders Crown
4-Tattoo Artist – Leading money winner in his division, last year’s runner up to The Bulldog, triple millionaire caps a wonderful career & draws inside fresh off a solid second in the Potomac

[Harness racer]

Say what you want about this year's 3yo division.  You can't deny Confederate is explosive when he is asked to go.  I hope the race lives up to the hype.  I'd like to catch a price on Confederate but there are a handful that can win if it sets up right for them.

[Brown jug]

those mediocre 3 yr olds went in 148.2 last night in the progress
but confederate was in a class of his own
lets hope for a solid race and the key horses get a shot in the lane

[Bitter Truth]

 I really can't believe there are so many here that think Confederate has a chance in hell. NO WAY. Missile will be 1/2 . Tattoo Artist will take decent $$ , A few Allywag shot-takers. Gotta be at least 5/2. Whatever odds, he AINT gonna win.

[Generation XYZ]

Bowden will be bowing to the porcelain potty after this race. Smug fuk.

[wizardofoz]

It will be cold and in the 30s by this race.