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Old 07-31-2007, 06:19 PM
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UAE press release.....
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Thor’s Echo, Discreet Cat, Utopia regaining strength
July 31, 2007


Discreet Cat could return to action at Belmont Park (copyright Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins)

Thor’s Echo, America’s 2006 champion sprinter who disappointed in two Dubai starts for Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed al Maktoum, appears to be rounding back into form since reunited with former trainer Doug O’Neill in Southern California.

A five-year-old gelded son of Swiss Yodeler, Thor’s Echo breezed five furlongs on Monday over the Cushion Track at Hollywood Park in a speedy :59.40, the fastest workout of the day at the distance on the surface.

Thor’s Echo finished sixth in both the Dubai Golden Shaheen (Gr.1) and the Mahab al Shimaal (Gr.3) at Nad Al Sheba in his only two starts of 2007 to date.

In 2006, he finished second in the Dubai Golden Shaheen before rebounding to win the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Gr.1) and the Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes (Gr.1).

Meanwhile, Godolphin’s Discreet Cat, who galloped on Monday at Saratoga Race Course, is showing signs that he is getting closer to a racetrack return.

But assistant trainer Rick Mettee said that while he is pleased with the colt’s progress following a throat infection detected after his unplaced finish in the Dubai World Cup (Gr.1), the four-year-old son of Forestry is not likely to race during the Saratoga meet that extends through September 3.

“He’s doing really well. I’m really happy with him,” Mettee said. “He’s galloped the last four days over the track here; he really likes Saratoga. Right now, we’re looking forward to Belmont Park’s fall meet with him.”

The Dubai World Cup, won by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum’s Invasor, marked the only defeat of Discreet Cat’s seven-race career.

Mettee also reported that Godolphin’s Utopia, winner of the 2006 Godolphin Mile (Gr.2) and the Westchester Handicap (Gr.3) in his only start so far in ’07, could be ready for some big races this fall after incurring leg and foot problems.

“He’s come to hand a little quicker than we thought he would and he’s been sharper than I expected. We’ve got options,” Mettee said, mentioning the US$500,000 Woodward Stakes (Gr.1) at nine furlongs on September 1 at Saratoga or the $150,000 Brooklyn Handicap (Gr.2) at nine furlongs on September 22 at Belmont.

A seven-year-old Japanese-bred son of Forty Niner, Utopia suffered a leg infection that kept him out of the prestigious Metropolitan Handicap (Gr.1) in May.
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Old 08-01-2007, 07:58 AM
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thanks for the info, I was wondering what was going on with DC and Utopia.
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Old 08-01-2007, 09:04 PM
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Discreet Cat drives an ice-cream truck covered in equine skulls.


Discreet Cat has two speeds.....walk and KILL


Discreet Cat took a piss and it became Lake Erie


Superman wears Discreet Cat Pajamas.


Einstein's original Theory of Relativity was: if Discreet Cat kicks you, your relatives will feel it.


When the boggyman goes to sleep every night.....he checks out his closet for Discreet Cat.


Discreet Cat does not go hunting.....he goes KILLING!


There is no theory of evolution.....just a list of animals Discreet Cat allows to live.
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Old 08-01-2007, 09:06 PM
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Discreet Cat drives an ice-cream truck covered in equine skulls.


Discreet Cat has two speeds.....walk and KILL


Discreet Cat took a piss and it became Lake Erie


Superman wears Discreet Cat Pajamas.


Einstein's original Theory of Relativity was: if Discreet Cat kicks you, your relatives will feel it.


When the boggyman goes to sleep every night.....he checks out his closet for Discreet Cat.


Discreet Cat does not go hunting.....he goes KILLING!


There is no theory of evolution.....just a list of animals Discreet Cat allows to live.
Oh my.......................
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Old 08-01-2007, 09:27 PM
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I was browsing the internet the other night and was looking through some of the movie rumor websites and noticed two lines about a docudrama on Godolphin. Supposedly Chris Burke, Corky from "Life Goes On," is already cast for the role of Sheikh Mo.
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Old 08-01-2007, 09:34 PM
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the post Derby and pre Preakness Street Sense brillance.
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Old 08-22-2007, 04:56 PM
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According to someone at Godolphin, Discreet Cat possible for the Vosburgh (along with Council Member) and pointed to the BC Sprint or Dirt Mile and not the Classic.
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Old 08-22-2007, 08:53 PM
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Discreet Cat possible for the Vosburgh (along with Council Member) and pointed to the BC Sprint or Dirt Mile and not the Classic.
You heard wrong.

Discreet Cat will win the BC Sprint (by 4), Dirt Mile (by 12), and the Classic (by 7)

However, he plans on skipping out on the winners circle presentation for the Classic -- as he other business to attend to.

And by "business" I mean banging the lucky winners of the Juvenile Fillies, Distaff, and Filly & Mare Turf.....


Probably IN THE BUTT!
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Old 08-22-2007, 09:51 PM
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You heard wrong.

Discreet Cat will win the BC Sprint (by 4), Dirt Mile (by 12), and the Classic (by 7)

However, he plans on skipping out on the winners circle presentation for the Classic -- as he other business to attend to.

And by "business" I mean banging the lucky winners of the Juvenile Fillies, Distaff, and Filly & Mare Turf.....


Probably IN THE BUTT!
Wait a minute..... is all of this to take place before or after he ends world hunger, finds a cure for cancer and wins the war on terrorism?

Am confused.....
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Old 08-22-2007, 09:55 PM
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Is Discreet Cat the horse version of......Jesus?
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Old 08-22-2007, 09:57 PM
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Is Discreet Cat the horse version of......Jesus?
Nah, that's Simon Crisford.
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:02 PM
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Wait a minute..... is all of this to take place before or after he ends world hunger, finds a cure for cancer and wins the war on terrorism?
Pah!

Discreet Cat's tears cure cancer!

Too bad he's never cried!


Have I mentioned he can kick Chuck Norris's ass?
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:03 PM
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Pah!

Discreet Cat's tears cure cancer!

Too bad he's never cried!


Have I mentioned he can kick Chuck Norris's ass?
You didn't have to. I'm well-aware of his awesome powers, thank you very much.
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Pah!

Discreet Cat's tears cure cancer!

Too bad he's never cried!


Have I mentioned he can kick Chuck Norris's ass?
I'd like a new dress, do you think he can drop a tear or two so I can sell them?
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:12 PM
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I'd like a new dress, do you think he can drop a tear or two so I can sell them?
Why not just ask DC to design a line for you?
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:16 PM
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Why not just ask DC to design a line for you?
Because The Discreet Cat doesn't waste his time with dresses or other girly endevors....

He just KILLS!
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:17 PM
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Because The Discreet Cat doesn't waste his time with dresses or other girly endevors....

He just KILLS!
Please. For Sightseek? He could do this in his sleep.
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:18 PM
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Just have faith and he shall do so
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:24 PM
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Because The Discreet Cat doesn't waste his time with dresses or other girly endevors....

He just KILLS!
Not true, he's metrosexual.
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:32 PM
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Not true, he's metrosexual.
He wants to know what colors and fabrics you like.....
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