$supurrrrr $saturday - april 14th - keeneland & arkansas derby

[horseraceguy101]

man i did terrible with my picks i don't think of of them on here won haha.

[RSA]

man i did terrible with my picks i don't think of of them on here won haha.

Most of mine came in 4th.

[Ballerina]

My record yesterday -

13-1-2-2

MEH!

[horsecrazygal21]

I don't know what's happened to my form this year from last year but inconsistent is the best way to describe it I hope I figure it out soon or I may end up being sent to the GF! 13-1-2-1

[RSA]

With the way some of us are doing, we aren't going to qualify for the Derby this year.

[Ballerina]

FROM RUFFIAN - results for April 14th Keeneland & Arkansas Derby handicapping contest -

Good Afternoon & Welcome To
Super Saturday In Kentucky

The Sun Is Bright
The Hopes Are High
And We Have A Field Of 12
Who Are Running For Glory Today

Our Feature Event
The Ruffarama Stakes

Presented By: Catnip Crunchies
Being Run At: 1 3/8 M

The Horses Are Entering The Track
Now........Let's Meet The Field


Leading Them Out In PP #1
RUFFIAN {DC}
2011 Filly Of The Year

And Here She Comes
Dancin + Prancin ~ ~ ~
Entertaining her fans

BUT ---
As we have seen in the past
THIS exuberant display BEFORE
The Race ~

Often finds her best energy left IN
the Gate!

Her last 3 Races revealed the Super-Sonic-Cheetah Within...
as she Roared past the field
Clawing her way to the Winner's Circle

That makes her our Favorite today
She Goes Off At: 5/2


In PP #2
TY88
This Fab Filly is already on her way
to Stardom with 4 MM Wins that includes
2 BOTS wins for the Fillies...
Additionally She has won A SS Race

A bright future awaits this new shining star & hopes for year end honors
seems
very much a reality

Her last 2 races however were lacking her usual outstanding style and
the vet exam did reveal some minor issues that hopefully have been
resolved, tho she may not be running at 100% today

She Goes Off At: 12/1


In PP #3
CRIMINAL TYPE
2011 HOTY
SS Champion
MM Champion
BOTS Champion
Colt Of The Year
New Track Record
Race Of The Year

After almost being retired at the end
of the 2010 Season ~
His connections decided to give the
Ole War Horse one more Shot
much to the delight of his devoted fans

And Shoot He Did ~
With Precise Aim and Ammunition
he shot down any hopes of glory
for all those he faced

Never before has any one horse
captured this many awards

But sadly that brilliant form has not
been evident this season....yet

Tho he has managed a SS Win
he also has finished last several times
and even the Vet cannot find any reason
for his lack lustre efforts

Could be Age & the extensive campaign he ran last year catching up?

He Goes Off At: 20/1


In PP #4
GotaDunn-QH (GDQH)

This Filly dashed onto the racing scene this year with a flourish and
flashy style
all her own

Still a Maiden, she has finished IN the Money in many of her races, just
missing out by a pretty nose for the win

She is a Star in the Making and with time
she is sure to Shine Brightly!

She appears to be on her toes today
and we look for a good effort from her

She Goes Off At: 6/1


In PP #5
EL PRADO

After a long layoff due to various health
issues, this Classy Filly returned this year
with some good efforts but not really back to her winning form yet

Her connections told us she has been training like a 2 year old this
week so
we think we may just see that winning form return today!

She Goes Off At: 7/1


In PP #6
HORSE CRAZY GAL (HCG)
2011 Most Improved Award

Another Fine Filly who comes SO
close SO often yet only has one major
win so far this year

But that has never been for the lack
of Determination!

She does not know the meaning of
the word QUIT ~
And no matter how far back she may be
she never gives up!

This Filly Is ALL HEART!
Give her time and she is sure to
reward her fans

She Goes Off At: 11/1


In PP #7
R S A

WELCOME BACK RSA!

Here's A Colt who took a long time
off for R + R and returns today
much to the delight of his long time devoted fans!

The Cheering for this Colt is deafening
as he moves along in the Post Parade!

After such a long layoff --

We expect he is not back to top form yet
but with a few more races under his hooves he is sure to return to his
winning ways

He Goes Off At: 25/1


In PP #8
BALLERINA

Here is one Classy Filly who rarely runs a bad race and if she does,
there is usually
a valid reason for it

She does have a SS Win to her credit
and many very close calls at the wire

Her Talent is obvious every time she runs and tho she has not found the
winner's circle often, she gives her all each time

Another Star In Progress

She Goes Off At: 10/1


In PP #9
TIGER DANCER
2011 Rookie Of The Year

Here's the Filly who broke the track record in just her 3rd start as a
Maiden...
then continued her winning ways
to finish the year with honors

However ~
On the downside is her Lack of FOCUS
---easily distracted by Railbirds or
real birds in the infield...

Her trainer is frustrated over this issue
and even more so when Blinkers SHOULD help ...yet...often do not

They train her in a field filled with
Crows.......
yet there is seldom any Crowing to
be heard at the finish line

She is like a 2 year old
Distracted...Fractious....Frivolous
But ....

When she is on her game...
She Is Fabulous

She Goes Off At: 20/1


In PP #10
REAL QUIET

A 'Gentleman' Of A Colt whose Past Performance record shines like a star
and who rarely ever runs a poor race

He has had his share of SECOND-ITIS
this season...

Playing The role of 'Bridesmaid'
way too often for his connections & fans
~ who often leave with that 'Coulda--Shoulda' feeling inside

Win or Lose this Classy Colt never
gives up and clearly is a threat in
ANY race

He Goes Off At: 8/1


In PP #11
KD
2011 Distorted Humor Award

Here's the Clown of the Field
always entertaining his fans with
his Antics

They call him the Comeback-Kid
b/c he can pull a Shocker out of
his saddle at any moment in any race
no matter how far back he may be!

His fans are the most raucous as
he makes his 'Cryptoclearance' run

They scream so loudly ...
that they overshadow the track announcer's Voice!

So far this year...
He is the ONLY Colt to Win in the
MM Series with 3 victories including
2 BOTS wins for the Colts!

He also has been shut out right at
the wire in heartbreaking photo finish
results

He Goes Off At: 7/1


In PP #12
HORSE RACE GUY (HRG)

Please give a Warm Welcome to our Newcomer today

This Maiden Colt is a huge question mark
without much experience so we expect
that time and more races will reveal his
own unique style

Good Luck on your Maiden Voyage

He Goes Off At: 30/1


We Now Turn U Over To Our
Track Announcer


FLASHY WISE CAT

Everyone is patiently waiting for RUFFIAN
who has escaped her handler and is running back up the track!

NOT A Good Sign!

The Outrider has finally captured the Runaway Filly and is leading her
back
to the gate as the others are getting
restless now ....

Naughty Naughty Filly!

OK! The Ruffian has been led in and
we are FINALLY Ready To Run!

And...............
AWAAAAAAAAAAAAY THEY GO!

Everyone broke well except for
RUFFIAN who went to her knees
almost losing her Jockey who Just
managed to hold on!

Out for the Early Lead alone is
GDQH but only a half length in
front of...

TY88 And EL PRADO

CRIMINAL TYPE
Showing good early speed is
right there behind the 3 Fillies

RSA away evenly & is running
next to TIGER DANCER

HORSE CRAZY GAL with a strong
move is moving up now

HORSE RACE GUY is next

At the Back of the Pack
REAL QUIET & KD
Not firing yet

BALLERINA off slowly is next

RUFFIAN Trails by 15 Lengths
in the early going
showing nothing yet

Where Is That Cheetah?
Looks like the Cheshire Cat
Came out to play today


INTO THE TURN ~

The Pace has suddenly quickened
And....without warning

CRIMINAL TYPE
Firing on All Cylinders with a Monster Move into the turn has Taken
Command
by at least 9 Lengths!

GDQH did not handle the turn well
and is losing ground

And now EL PRADO is flashing her
early Speed is moving up past everyone
to take over 2nd place behind the Runaway Leader CT

And there goes KD with an Early Surge
usually reserved for the final furlongs
moving up boldly -- running in 4th now

The next tier is made up of
RSA ~ HCG ~ TY88 ~ GDQH

Running Next are
REAL QUIET
HORSE-RACE-GUY
TIGER DANCER

And Trailing The Field
BALLERINA & RUFFIAN

AT THE TOP OF THE STRETCH

Its ALL CRIMINAL TYPE
Making A Mockery of this Race today

The Junkyard~Dog is a Memory as
the Top~Dog resumes his Championship
winning style ----
Leaving the field in his mighty wake

EL PRADO
Has continued to surge forward and
looks better today than we have
seen her run in awhile

GDQH
Has found her 2nd Wind and is regaining
the ground she lost on the turn

KD & REAL QUIET
Now in a Neck & Neck ---
stride for stride battle behind
the front leaders

The rest of the field is tightly
bunched but not gaining ground

And the trailers now are
HORSE RACE GUY
And...... RUFFIAN
who must have left her Inner-Cheetah
napping in the barn today!


And........
DOWN The STRETCH They Come

CRIMINAL TYPE
Reminding everyone WHY he is
the Reigning HOTY ---

He has increased his lead
Firing yet another round of ammunition
And putting on an Exhibition now

EL PRADO
Is putting on the Pressure now increasing her speed and is all out & all
heart
trying to catch the Elusive Criminal-Type

GDQH + KD + RQ
Still with a chance to place running
neck and neck...
3 across the track

BALLERINA
Finally finding her best stride is
making her move & gaining ground

TY88 ~ RSA ~ HCG and
TIGER DANCER
With little left in the final furlong

At the Back by at least 20 Lengths
HORSE RACE GUY & RUFFIAN

AT THE WIRE
NO PHOTO FINISH TODAY

Its CRIMINAL TYPE
The Easy Winner

EL PRADO
Stunningly Strong Today is 2nd

GDQH Closes Nicely takes 3rd

KD Completes The Superfecta

ALSO RAN

REAL QUIET

BALLERINA

TY88

RSA

HORSE CRAZY GAL

TIGER DANCER

HORSE RACE GUY

RUFFIAN (DC)
Eased & Vanned Off For Vet Exam


CONGRATS CRIMINAL TYPE
Snow On The Roof
Still Has Fire In The Furnace!
Great Comeback!

PAY OUT PRICES
CHECK ALL TICKETS!

CRIMINAL TYPE = $102.20

EL PRADO = $83.40

GDQH = $51

K D = $46.20

REAL QUIET = $40.20

BALLERINA = $36.20

TY88 = $33.80

RSA = $30.60

HCG = $30.20

TIGER DANCER = $27.20

HORSE RACE GUY = $21.60

RUFFIAN (DC) = $13.80

[GotaDunQH]

Congrats CT!!!! You're on fire! Thanks Ruff for the exciting call again.

[Ballerina]

Congrats, CT. Nice cappin'! Even though some of us didn't exactly wow ourselves with our picks, it was an exciting day of racing.

Thanks again, Ruffian, for all your hard work putting together these contests.

[Real Quiet]

Congrats Criminal Type. Good to see you back in the winners circle again. Congrats also to El Prado for making money and to GotaDunQH and KD for hitting the board.

[horseraceguy101]

Congrats Criminal Type and that was an exciting race call. I'm just glad i didn't finish last lol. I can't wait to see what track and races we get to handicap this Sat! and hopefully I'll do a little better this time.

[GotaDunQH]

Congrats Criminal Type and that was an exciting race call. I'm just glad i didn't finish last lol. I can't wait to see what track and races we get to handicap this Sat! and hopefully I'll do a little better this time.

And welcome to our handicapping group....the more the merrier I say!