The Pamplemousse - Pace and Cap

Vinnie · 03-03-2009, 12:43 PM

Hello folks! I normally don't get too excited (YET)

about the up and coming KY Derby talk, but, did anyone watch the Sham Stakes with "The Pamplemousse"? Man oh Man! What a nice performance. I know that no one was up close enough (on his neck) to really put the heat on him. But, this horse was impressive. To possess the ability to run fast (high cruising speed) early, in the middle of the race and also to kick on beautifully and flawlessly late stretching out with that beautiful and seemingly effortless stride of his was truly something to behold. When I have seen the Pioneer of the Nile run, he has been impressive with his tenacity and late kick potential which has allowed him to get up late and win.

I don't know? There is just something about a horse that can visually run "fast" at seemingly all stages of a route race that just kind of blows me away. I am curious to hear some of your opinions/observations if you guys don't mind posting on any of the horses that you have seen thus far.

Of course, I realize it is only the 3rd day in March and we are still a full 2 months out from that Big Race on the first Saturday in May, so, a heck of a lot can transpire between now and then.

All the BEST to everyone.

Good Skill.

Vinnie

RichieP · 03-03-2009, 01:41 PM

Hi Vinnie
I got a big push 2 months ago on that "Nile" horse from someone in Vegas I know and respect greatly.

I haven't seen the grapefruit horse (Pamplemousse) run but evidently he is the real deal. What a story that would be as i believe A Solis's son is part owner and dad rides.

It is getting close to that time of year now isn't it!

La Dolce Vita Vincenzo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcvAUMyGAPw

JLG · 03-03-2009, 02:56 PM

I was at Santa Anita, and the Pamplemousse was impressive. I loved how he was going fast, but looked to be doing it so easily. Solis never touched him with the whip that I saw.

I hope that in his next race he gets some pressure, to see what kind of reserve tank he can call upon when needed.

Also, heard some people say his gallop out wasn't the greatest, and that might indicate the longer distances may affect him.

Rverge · 03-03-2009, 08:35 PM

can i ask 1 question? not to put any rain on a parade... why would one name a horse "grapefruit"? yes the horse ran a great race....but grapefruit?
ME ONLY, have a issue w/ horses named after food...eg. ROCK LOBSTER

oh well, back to work to make a "horse" radish sauce

obtw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPshmjwhkPA

Vinnie · 03-03-2009, 09:10 PM

Hey guys! Thanks very much for the comments about the Sham and The Pamplemousse. I envy you JLG because I wish that I could have been there to watch the race live myself. You are right Rverge (A GRAPEFRUIT!) Come on!!

Richie, just taking a guess, but that person that put you on to The Pioneer of the Nile's initials just didn't so happen to be MP did they?!

Thanks Guys!

Have a Terrific Evening and Rest of the Week.

Vinnie

03-03-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Vinnie Grade 1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 223	The Pamplemousse Hello folks! I normally don't get too excited (YET) about the up and coming KY Derby talk, but, did anyone watch the Sham Stakes with "The Pamplemousse"? Man oh Man! What a nice performance. I know that no one was up close enough (on his neck) to really put the heat on him. But, this horse was impressive. To possess the ability to run fast (high cruising speed) early, in the middle of the race and also to kick on beautifully and flawlessly late stretching out with that beautiful and seemingly effortless stride of his was truly something to behold. When I have seen the Pioneer of the Nile run, he has been impressive with his tenacity and late kick potential which has allowed him to get up late and win. I don't know? There is just something about a horse that can visually run "fast" at seemingly all stages of a route race that just kind of blows me away. I am curious to hear some of your opinions/observations if you guys don't mind posting on any of the horses that you have seen thus far. Of course, I realize it is only the 3rd day in March and we are still a full 2 months out from that Big Race on the first Saturday in May, so, a heck of a lot can transpire between now and then. All the BEST to everyone. Good Skill. Vinnie __________________ "All human error is impatience; a premature renunciation of method". F. Kafka

03-03-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
RichieP Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,014	Hi Vinnie I got a big push 2 months ago on that "Nile" horse from someone in Vegas I know and respect greatly. I haven't seen the grapefruit horse (Pamplemousse) run but evidently he is the real deal. What a story that would be as i believe A Solis's son is part owner and dad rides. It is getting close to that time of year now isn't it! La Dolce Vita Vincenzo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcvAUMyGAPw __________________ "Grampy I'm talking to you!"

03-03-2009, 08:35 PM	#4
Rverge Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh, now! Lancaster, CA. Posts: 2,531	can i ask 1 question? not to put any rain on a parade... why would one name a horse "grapefruit"? yes the horse ran a great race....but grapefruit? ME ONLY, have a issue w/ horses named after food...eg. ROCK LOBSTER oh well, back to work to make a "horse" radish sauce obtw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPshmjwhkPA __________________ i love every single minute of life, and, if one is lucky,then you must give it to others. Last edited by Rverge; 03-03-2009 at 08:41 PM.

03-03-2009, 09:10 PM	#5
Vinnie Grade 1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 223	The Pamplemousse Hey guys! Thanks very much for the comments about the Sham and The Pamplemousse. I envy you JLG because I wish that I could have been there to watch the race live myself. You are right Rverge (A GRAPEFRUIT!) Come on!! Richie, just taking a guess, but that person that put you on to The Pioneer of the Nile's initials just didn't so happen to be MP did they?! Thanks Guys! Have a Terrific Evening and Rest of the Week. Vinnie __________________ "All human error is impatience; a premature renunciation of method". F. Kafka

03-03-2009, 02:56 PM	#3
JLG Grade 1 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 353	I was at Santa Anita, and the Pamplemousse was impressive. I loved how he was going fast, but looked to be doing it so easily. Solis never touched him with the whip that I saw. I hope that in his next race he gets some pressure, to see what kind of reserve tank he can call upon when needed. Also, heard some people say his gallop out wasn't the greatest, and that might indicate the longer distances may affect him.