Great weekend so far for racing!!!

I don't know anyone who loves the game more than I do. I think its been a great weekend so far for racing with the reemergence of some stars, confirmation that some horses are indeed stars, and some great new shooters emerging.
Wait A While is just an impossible horse not to love. Shed already won a turf stakes race and a couple on wet tracks while placing at a high level on dry tracks. But her mile and a quarter effort yesterday was just smashing and the kind of effort that makes anyone excited to see how she will perform even against older mares later this year. A smashing filly she is.

Invasor's Pim Special looked ok to me and earned a big fig that I questioned because I though he beat suspect horses. I liked him, but wanted to see confirmation that he was indeed the goods and he is indeed the goods. He just may be better than Flower Alley and Lava Man. His win this weekend was awesome, and adds much needed star power to the older division.

Henny Hughes was one of my favorite 2 Yo's last year but I feared that his winter in the desert was going to take him back a few steps like it has so many other horses. What a performance by him this weekend!!! He beat nothing but very rarely do I cry out "Holy ****" when watching a race and when he switched leads and took off it was a hair raising performance. He could be ANYTHING this year and I'm not so sure he will just sprint. I think he will go at least a mile, maybe further and that race was just awesome!!! Glad to see him back!

I'd also like to add that Funny Cide's win was also a great thing to see. Even though he has never been my favorite horse, it was great to see him show courage and win a nice stakes race. So many have foolishly bashed this animal who is obviously past his grade one days but still a useful horse when spotted properly. Its not the horses fault that he has ben mismanaged at times or that he is a gelding who is still knocking around when his 3Yo contemporaries have been long retired to stud. Horses who race a long time develop certain minor problems that slow them up a little bit. But nothing is better to see ina race horse than heart. He showed this weekend that he still has heart. I certainly don't want to see a horse who has battled gamely and at times in his career shown greatness be referred to as a joke. He has a large following of fans and its good for the game when he wins and shows heart.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by oracle80

I don't know anyone who loves the game more than I do. I think its been a great weekend so far for racing with the reemergence of some stars, confirmation that some horses are indeed stars, and some great new shooters emerging.
Wait A While is just an impossible horse not to love. Shed already won a turf stakes race and a couple on wet tracks while placing at a high level on dry tracks. But her mile and a quarter effort yesterday was just smashing and the kind of effort that makes anyone excited to see how she will perform even against older mares later this year. A smashing filly she is.

Invasor's Pim Special looked ok to me and earned a big fig that I questioned because I though he beat suspect horses. I liked him, but wanted to see confirmation that he was indeed the goods and he is indeed the goods. He just may be better than Flower Alley and Lava Man. His win this weekend was awesome, and adds much needed star power to the older division.

Henny Hughes was one of my favorite 2 Yo's last year but I feared that his winter in the desert was going to take him back a few steps like it has so many other horses. What a performance by him this weekend!!! He beat nothing but very rarely do I cry out "Holy ****" when watching a race and when he switched leads and took off it was a hair raising performance. He could be ANYTHING this year and I'm not so sure he will just sprint. I think he will go at least a mile, maybe further and that race was just awesome!!! Glad to see him back!

all good ones... but, the top of my list for the weekend is Bushfire. Got her 3rd 3 yo old G1 win by early July and it's been a long, long time since a 3 year-old filly did that (hint... not Ashado). Plus it's a great "low-profile" trainer story with Eddie Kennealy. I can't imagine Bushfire will make the CCA. Maybe the Alabama or even not till September for the Gazelle. Then on to the Beldame and BCDistaff. Close to acieving big stuff. Love me some Bushfire!

[GPK]

All I know is today is Monday, I have no job and I have nothing to do today...other than play the races

After a weekend of activities revolving around the girlfriend and her kids, I officially declared today "Kevin Day". My monkey ass will be parked in front of this computer screen all day and will not be disturbed....

That being said...where do we start???

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

all good ones... but, the top of my list for the weekend is Bushfire. Got her 3rd 3 yo old G1 win by early July and it's been a long, long time since a 3 year-old filly did that (hint... not Ashado). Plus it's a great "low-profile" trainer story with Eddie Kennealy. I can't imagine Bushfire will make the CCA. Maybe the Alabama or even not till September for the Gazelle. Then on to the Beldame and BCDistaff. Close to acieving big stuff. Love me some Bushfire!

I think Bushfire is quickly becomming a very, very special horse. She has a lot of heart.

The best win for me this weekend was Funny Cide's. I was sure the horse was going to pass him in the stretch, but then he flattened his ears and dug in. I couldn't believe he turned the horse away! For a moment, I thought I was watching Seabiscuit!!!

I also thought that Henny Hughes turned in a wonderful race. He annihilated that field!!! Sprinter of the Year 2006.

Wait A While is the mare...on turf at least!

All in all, I had a great weekend too. And it's about to get even better. Two more straight days at the OTB with nothing to do but play the ponies! Plus, I get to see Buddy Gil today at Churchill. I can't wait to see that race. He goes against Don't Get Mad and Greater Good.

[Exceller]

It has been a great weekend. What a country when we can sit around and watch horse racing.

THANK GOD FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON AND HIS SOLDIERS AND ALL THE FOUNDING FATHERS.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Exceller

It has been a great weekend. What a country when we can sit around and watch horse racing.

THANK GOD FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON AND HIS SOLDIERS AND ALL THE FOUNDING FATHERS.

Only living 5 minutes from the actual Yorktown Battlefield where Washington defeated Cornwallis, I second that notion. My day tomorrow will be spent at the Battlefield.

God Bless America

Originally Posted by Exceller

It has been a great weekend. What a country when we can sit around and watch horse racing.

THANK GOD FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON AND HIS SOLDIERS AND ALL THE FOUNDING FATHERS.

And Thank you Exceller and all those who served or continue to serve this nation in the military. Thank God for those who are spending this day in uniform overseas defending the land. And Thank God for all those who have served this nation in the many wars and keeping us safe so we can spend a weekend at get togethers, ballgames, swimming, watching baseball and tennis and the ponies. This is the greatest nation on Earth and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice should never be far from our thoughts as we bask in the freedom that they helped to provide.

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by GPK

Only living 5 minutes from the actual Yorktown Battlefield where Washington defeated Cornwallis, I second that notion. My day tomorrow will be spent at the Battlefield.

God Bless America

I have been there. Beautiful. There is a huge amount of history up in Saratoga too. Saratoga is not only great racing, but the battle there was arguably the most important battle ever fought in the history of the country. I would argue Trenton was more important, but most feel Saratoga was the turning point of the war. George Washington was quite the gambler and loved horse racing too.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by GPK

All I know is today is Monday, I have no job and I have nothing to do today...other than play the races

After a weekend of activities revolving around the girlfriend and her kids, I officially declared today "Kevin Day". My monkey ass will be parked in front of this computer screen all day and will not be disturbed....

That being said...where do we start???

Like two at Calder today...

R3: Incredibly competitive starter Allowance. Choctaw Charlie's wom 5 in a row and is about 3 lengths shy of having won 10 straight. Irish Rogue's won two in a row.... Just Add Rum won 2 of last 3... The one I like is El Segundo Joe. Won five straight and I think he's gonna get lost in the betting here. Win play at 3-1+.

R8: I think 1, Elvish, has a big shot at double digit odds for Mario Morales. Drops, cuts back and a nice work since his last ... same pattern as his two prior wins.

good luck

[GPK]

Thanks B. I will write them down. My buddy just called me and begged me to meet him at the OTB today, so it is off to there instead of online today.

Hit 'em hard today.

Originally Posted by GPK

Only living 5 minutes from the actual Yorktown Battlefield where Washington defeated Cornwallis, I second that notion. My day tomorrow will be spent at the Battlefield.

God Bless America

Kev,
we live a stones throw away from the battlefield where the most monumental battle in all of history took place. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War and without it there might not be a United States of America, we could very well all be doing tea and crumpets today and bowing down to "royalty". The very thought of it horrifies me. I've been to the battlefield and they actually provide you with details of how teh battle was fought. It was an incredibly stupid and arrogant battle plan by the British that allowed the ragtags to kick their asses and convince others that we could win the war. Thank God for that.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Kev,
we live a stones throw away from the battlefield where the most monumental battle in all of history took place. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War and without it there might not be a United States of America, we could very well all be doing tea and crumpets today and bowing down to "royalty". The very thought of it horrifies me. I've been to the battlefield and they actually provide you with details of how teh battle was fought. It was an incredibly stupid and arrogant battle plan by the British that allowed the ragtags to kick their asses and convince others that we could win the war. Thank God for that.

Being a little bit of a history buff, I remember quite well about Saratoga. You would love Yorktown Battlefield.

Good luck today if playing anything.

Originally Posted by GPK

Being a little bit of a history buff, I remember quite well about Saratoga. You would love Yorktown Battlefield.

Good luck today if playing anything.

You too buddy. By the way kev you never called me and told me how your own sequel to Meet The Parents went. Were you Ben Stiller or what?

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Kev,
we live a stones throw away from the battlefield where the most monumental battle in all of history took place. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War and without it there might not be a United States of America, we could very well all be doing tea and crumpets today and bowing down to "royalty". The very thought of it horrifies me. I've been to the battlefield and they actually provide you with details of how teh battle was fought. It was an incredibly stupid and arrogant battle plan by the British that allowed the ragtags to kick their asses and convince others that we could win the war. Thank God for that.

As I pointed out above, Saratoga was huge, but Trenton was the most important battle ever fought. A loss at Trenton would have ended the war. The American success at Saratoga was largely the result of the arrogance of the British, primarily of General Burgoyne. Credit must be given though to Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold, especially Arnold, later the traitor.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by oracle80

You too buddy. By the way kev you never called me and told me how your own sequel to Meet The Parents went. Were you Ben Stiller or what?

Her Mom loves me...her Dad was okay. Gonna take a little bit for him to come around, but he is concerned about his grandsons. I was smart and didn't introduce myself as the unemployed bum dating his daughter... LOL

Originally Posted by GPK

Her Mom loves me...her Dad was okay. Gonna take a little bit for him to come around, but he is concerned about his grandsons. I was smart and didn't introduce myself as the unemployed bum dating his daughter... LOL

LOL! That was a very good move my man. Honesty is important but simple omissions do have their place and time!

[GPK]

Originally Posted by oracle80

LOL! That was a very good move my man. Honesty is important but simple omissions do have their place and time!

Like I said, her Mom adores me, so that just means its a matter of time before Dad comes around.

[Betsy]

I'd like to see Invasor beat a really good horse before I call him awesome.......that Suburban was really the dregs.