Let's get the lime green and navy school bus gassed up, and the hospitality 'fridge stocked!

GO DEE TEE STABLES ! :D

Gas Up The Company Van And Im Gone!!

Thank goodness you don't have lucky underwear ..... :D

How do you know that I don't have lucky underwear?

calll me crazy, but i'm thinking about driving in saturday, and then back sunday....10 hours one way. yikes.

someone talk me out of it....

oh boy--drive to churchill, see a horse race, drive back. 20 hours of driving for less than two minutes of racing.
hmmmmmmmmmmm.

i must be going nuts, i haven't decided it's a bad idea yet

I'm debating making the ride in from Pittsburgh. Would probably stay overnight and head right into the office Monday. If I decide to I will leave my contact info.

Tom

By the time you fill your tank 6 times, you could probably afford a plane ticket from Little Rock to SDF.

yeah, just was at travelocity--but if i drive, my kids could go as well....

what to do....would be fun, til i had to get up at 3 am monday to go to work. then, then i would say, what the hell was i thinking?!

No way I'm going to try and talk you out of it, 'Zig, you gotta do it and be here! :D

I drive 14 hours out to WY or NM all the time, piece of cake! :) Just get a friend to come with.

I have lucky underwear. Lucky underwear, good.

I just don't want to know that someone has worn their lucky underwear since Sumwon's last race! :D

Hat? Lucky hat - good! :cool:

where's the meeting spot?

This place is cavernous. The courtyard area between the grandstands and the paddock is easy to find. There is a statue of Aristides in a small green space. Also a budlight stand close by. What do you think?

that sounds good to me. time? right after the first race?

we've had something come up and are not going to be able to make it in this weekend:( .
everyone travel safe and have a good time.
we'll be at the OTB cheering for our girl!

OH, IF someone needs a room, country inn and suites on crittenden should have something, i just called and cancelled ours.

We can't make this one ... please take some pics for us.

Satan's Twin and I will be there. Just going to fly in and out for the day. Might have to leave a little early for the return trip but looking foward to it. I think Chuck may be easier to spot than the statue. See ya all Sunday.

i've decided to stay home this time. i'm exhausted, it's been a long week. i'll watch our gal on hrtv, and hope for the best. those of you going, have a GREAT time!! i'm sure you will...hopefully the weather will be beautiful.

maybe we'll be there for the next one.

Dont get mad here folks I was just trying to give you guys an opinion on the race in which I have no vested interest in. But I do wish you guys All the luck in the world.

I am not rooting against your filly I just feel she is still overmatched in this spot. if I were betting the race (which I am Not) I would Play the 2,3,4 In exacta's.

Comeon Guys you have to admit that a filly that broke her Maiden for 15K at Montaineer Park this is a pretty Ambitious spot.
From a handicapping Stand point She is going to have to run a lifetime best Beyer Just to hit the board. Plus the fact that she has never passed a horse from the 3/8.s pole to the wire does not bode well. One other point in order for Sumone to go wire towire here she is going to half to run a half somewhere around 46 and change and she has never shown she can do that.

And if I am wrong about this analysis I will be he first to eat a little Crow(it wont be the First time)

Would YOU Like Salt And Pepper On Your Crow?

Sure we're a little enthusiastic in our appraisals of our gal, but there are several things going our way that make me think that she can, indeed, not only run a lifetime best Beyer, but also run in a style that fits in with this race.

First of all, you probably have not seen the pictures from when we got Sumwon at auction and compared them to recent pictures. Even in photos, its clear that she's flourished under Chuck's care. She's grown a bit and filled out, but she's also very fit (you can see it by the definition in the muscles in her rear end) and healthy (you can see it in the dapple of her coat). She might be in the best shape of her life.

Secondly, she's been learning how to rate, so her running style can be more versatile if the scenario calls for it, but she's also got some speed so she can try to steal it on the front end if the opportunity is there. And, she's learned how to change leads, which can add maybe a couple of lengths to her earlier efforts, which weren't that bad (her maiden win plus three 2nds).

She outran her odds two races back, and this last race was a throwout but a great conditioner, as can be seen from her last workout, which was her best one ever since we've owned her.

Finally, no matter what, we'll still love her because SHE'S OUR HORSE.

why is it when some people are involved in something that they are excited about, someone (or more than one at times) feels the need to come in say something to bring everyone down? there are hundreds of races to cap, to offer an opinion. i don't feel that your motives here are pure as the driven snow-sometimes it's best if folks keep their opinions to themselves, i think this qualifies as one of those times.
you know, that old saying, if you can't say something nice, say nothing.... but for some reason you couldn't limit yourself to just saying 'good luck'.

I'm sure if you had a horse like Sumwon , you would FEEL the same way we do...and put your HEART (that she will win no matter what) ahead of your MIND (handicapping angle). I think this explains OUR reasoning about your post.

Zig, and other Partners, et al...

In some cases we've had people say things here, and elsewhere, with only one negative intent. 'Round Pen' though, I can assure everyone, DOES wish us well and has a world of knowledge on which to base his comments. He is involved in racing in a big way and has been responsible for many a good horse...

The spot Sumwon is in makes sense FOR OUR PURPOSES with the Stable, and that's what is difficult for a lot of people to see. I'll remind anyone looking in that there is only one person with an on-going FINANCIAL stake in Sumwon, and that is Chuck Simon. We bought her as a group, BUT NO ONE IS PAYING THE DAILY FREIGHT HERE, except Chuck. He has a plan and rationale for doing what he is with the filly and is keeping the Partners in mind while making the calls so we have maximum opportunity to get together at racetracks and he has the opportunity to offset his expenses.

yeah, i know chuck is the only one at risk here financially...so i'm hoping that sumwon helps him out a bit! i just feel frustrated at times, when some who either don't know, don't understand, or just don't care about the why's of where she's running and come and put in their acidic two cents.

Exactly, and in the process we may have stumbled into one of the easiest $50K claimers you will ever see at Churchill Downs so I think people can forgive us for getting excited at the prospect of her actually having a shot at winning a race where we all thought she'd probably be in over her head.

I guess there's two choices: start and work up through conditions, or take a bit of a high shot and drop down until you get into the comfort zone.

The first gets the filly claimed, the second doesn't.

I totally agree. And as Shadow mentioned, we like to think she will be a better horse under the care of Chuck and crew.

Sure hope no one got mad when I mentioned her last effort was a toss. My intent was to be supportive.

What she did at Mountaineer has nothing to do with what she will do under new managment. it's a new day full of promise.

I think Sumwon can earn a check this time. She'll probably be the favorite after the stable puts their money down. :p

i'd say for most of us, this is the first chance we've ever had to be part of ownership? maybe even the last chance? who knows?
whether true or not id rather NOt read comments like R-P's. wish us good luck and let it at that OR don't say anything at all.

we had to cancel our trip to the race, you guys know HOW BAD it's KILLING me to sit here?.... geeeeez!:(

hey partner i did so give it a whirl. i'd be down there this sunday also but going down for derby weekend. to close to drive 40 hours in 3 days lol:)

hey it was nice meeting you at kenneland. i hope we get her in the winners circle so you can get your pic taken. i know that would make your day:) could you do me a favor and pick me up a daily racing form and program, i'll pay you for both, but maybe you left already thanks anyways. have a safe trip

lol
maybe next time-tony is working this wknd, didn't want to make the attempt on my own.

i understand, i'll be rooting like you will while watching hrtv. lets cross our fingers:)

already have the timer set to tune in and record. kids and i will be here watching...pea green with envy for those who get to see it all unfold live. :D