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Linny 10-09-2008 11:09 AM
Here's to the Professional Racehorse
 
The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.

sumitas 10-09-2008 11:55 AM
I like Optimistic Steve . And Ferocious Won comes to mind .
Online Intime just had his 125th start . Jason's Miracle broke the 100 start barrier. Un Ochio is right at 100 starts .

philcski 10-09-2008 12:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Linny
The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.
Spooky Mulder

CSC 10-09-2008 12:59 PM
Anyone remember Teddy Drone?

Linny 10-09-2008 01:04 PM
One of my favorites is on the track right now at KEE, Stratostar. He's 6 for 10 this year at age 8.

ShadowRoll 10-09-2008 01:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by philcski
Spooky Mulder
Second that. 82 Starts, 34 Wins, 16 Places, 4 Shows.

odbaxter 10-09-2008 01:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Linny
The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.

My Cousin Matt

Bigsmc 10-09-2008 02:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSC
Anyone remember Teddy Drone?
Yes. He was a fun one to watch.

I saw him run at Hialeah way back when ('90 or '91).

KirisClown 10-09-2008 02:44 PM
Boom Towner
Red Scamper
Iron Gavel
Fabersham
Golden Tent
Unreal Mot

CSC 10-09-2008 03:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigsmc
Yes. He was a fun one to watch.

I saw him run at Hialeah way back when ('90 or '91).
I wondered whatever became of him, hopefully he got a nice retirement gig. He always tried and for a mid level claimer was very respectable.

Bigsmc 10-09-2008 03:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSC
I wondered whatever became of him, hopefully he got a nice retirement gig. He always tried and for a mid level claimer was very respectable.
He won several stakes. Now I'm going to have to look him up...


From pedigree query:

Quote:
89 Starts: 31 - 22 - 14, $833,197

At 3: Won Maryland City H. (USA-L), Alydar S., Kingland S., Passaic County S.; 2nd Jamaica H. (USA-G2), Fescue S. [R]; 3rd Spend a Buck S.
At 4: 2nd Bold Ruler S. (USA-G2), Toboggan H. (USA-G3), Coaltown S. (USA-L), Presidential S. (USA-L)

At 5: 2nd Chief Pennekeck H. (USA-L); 3rd Trenton H. (USA-G3)

At 6: Won Hialeah Sprint Championship H. (USA-L), Donzi S. [N]; 2nd Chief Pennekeck H. (USA-L), Tallahassee H., North Miami S.; 3rd Sneakbox S., William Livingston S.

At 7: Won Olympic H. (USA-L)

At 9: Won Icecapade S.; 2nd Decathlon S., William Livingston S.; 3rd Skip Trial S.

Euthanized January 27, 2003 due to laminitis.
Very nice career.

witchdoctor 10-09-2008 03:45 PM
Bert's Bubbleator

Shuttle Jet

Hickory Hill Hoff 10-09-2008 03:49 PM
From about 20 yrs. ago or so.....

Trained by the late Murray Garren

Wicked Wike & Jacksonport

complete with his silk colors! :)

Scurlogue Champ 10-09-2008 03:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Linny
The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.

Golden Hare article

Antitrust32 10-09-2008 03:59 PM
Peppers Pride :tro:

LOL

CSC 10-09-2008 04:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigsmc
He won several stakes. Now I'm going to have to look him up...


From pedigree query:



Very nice career.
Thanks, I didn't want to diminish his stellar career. My time remembering him was when he was racing at GP in the 35K - 50K claiming area, very nice career indeed.

Holland Hacker 10-09-2008 04:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSC
Anyone remember Teddy Drone?
I think Monmouth has the Teddy Drone stakes in his honor. And I remeber him running there as well.

Bigsmc 10-09-2008 04:29 PM
One of my favorites....

Bob The Hat

93 Starts: 23 - 25 - 13

He was a pro.

Fearless Leader 10-09-2008 04:56 PM
Creme De La Fete
Ask Mikey
Reuben's Grand
Gun Deck
Danger Ranger
Say Dance

Bigsmc 10-09-2008 05:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fearless Leader
Creme De La Fete
Ask Mikey
Reuben's Grand
Gun Deck
Danger Ranger
Say Dance
!!!Gun Deck!!!


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