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twogunsid

(1,607 posts) Sun May 5, 2013, 10:23 AM May 2013

So, does anyone like Orb's chances to win the Triple Crown?

He's the best of a slow group of 3YO's. He does have some tactical speed which should be a good thing for the Preakness and I think he's bred well enough to get the Belmont distance. I say yes, he has a good shot.

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So, does anyone like Orb's chances to win the Triple Crown? (Original Post) twogunsid May 2013 OP

well the Preakness for sure. trumad May 2013 #1

they went fast to the half... twogunsid May 2013 #2

Considering he had a wide trip TZ May 2013 #3

trumad

(41,692 posts)

1. well the Preakness for sure.

Reply to twogunsid (Original post)

Sun May 5, 2013, 11:31 AM

May 2013

I was surprised at the ease of his win yesterday. He had a terrific trip especially the last two furlongs.

twogunsid

(1,607 posts)

2. they went fast to the half...

Reply to trumad (Reply #1)

Sun May 5, 2013, 02:47 PM

May 2013

And the last 1/4 he looked good. Final time of 2:02 and change wasn't bad, really.

TZ

(42,998 posts)

3. Considering he had a wide trip

Reply to twogunsid (Reply #2)

Mon May 6, 2013, 07:58 AM

May 2013

on a very sloppy track I think the Belmont will not be a problem for him. The Preakness..well it depends on the ride he gets. If he gets too far back he might not have enough time to come back to win...

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