Borel is Fired Up

Danzig · #1 07-29-2007, 06:09 PM

i see riot and i think the same about those came homes. i'll wish well of them all now, as any good efforts help the whole family!

how refreshing to see a derby winner run past the spring classics. perhaps a sign of things to come, maybe sooner or later they'll start running at four as well!

wonder tho about curlin...padua making the move to ky, their exchange rate leaving fla for a ky farm....can't help thinking their classic winner (and yes, i know they are part owner) will soon be named as heading to the same farm as the grey son of danzig, and join his own sire as well.

Riot · #2 07-29-2007, 06:33 PM

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how refreshing to see a derby winner run past the spring classics. perhaps a sign of things to come, maybe sooner or later they'll start running at four as well!

It's terrific. Does anybody know how the Saratoga attendance was today compared to previous years?

If only they would show more racing on national TV, they would indeed gain a wider audience as people could follow particular horses. That means more people going to the track to see their stars in person. The racing industry has always seemed to shoot itself in the foot, never noticing how being the national sport slipped away via neglect over the years. Horse racing never pursued TV aggressively, and now it's virtually gone from even newspapers ....

Huge congrats to Street Sense, thank you to Calvin and Carl!

philcski · #3 07-29-2007, 09:40 PM

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It's terrific. Does anybody know how the Saratoga attendance was today compared to previous years?
If only they would show more racing on national TV, they would indeed gain a wider audience as people could follow particular horses. That means more people going to the track to see their stars in person. The racing industry has always seemed to shoot itself in the foot, never noticing how being the national sport slipped away via neglect over the years. Horse racing never pursued TV aggressively, and now it's virtually gone from even newspapers ....

Huge congrats to Street Sense, thank you to Calvin and Carl!

Super high. It was busier today than I could ever remember for a non-Travers day (and those that were there all weekend said it was even busier on Super Saturday.)

Was awesome to see SS do his thing again. Man I love that horse!

whodey17 · #4 07-29-2007, 09:47 PM

I was a HUGE Came Home fan. It is so awesome to see CP West perform so well. I thought he might get it done for a moment. I look forward to this horses maturity for the fall and maybe into the 08 season.

Street Sense looked perfect. Carl couldnt have asked for anything else from the horse today. Borel just sat there on the rail and waited until an opening appeared (inside or outside) and made his move. It was good to see SS switch leads and not lug in so much.

I was looking for something a little better out of Tiz Wonderful. But maybe this is what Asmussen wanted. The horse looked dead tired crossing the finish line and I guess that was to be expected. But I didnt see the burst of speed that I thought he would show. I hope he is OK and is being considered for the Travers.

docicu3 · #5 07-29-2007, 10:14 PM

Attendance today 46,876 per bris

Other days so far starting with Wed 30,052, 31,971, 18, 795 (so much for twilight racing), 29,216 (Whitney)

I would say they came out to gaze at the stars!!

philcski · #6 07-29-2007, 10:17 PM

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Attendance today 46,876 per bris

Other days so far starting with Wed 30,052, 31,971, 18, 795 (so much for twilight racing), 29,216 (Whitney)

I would say they came out to gaze at the stars!!

Not sure if that's giveaway-adjusted (no spinners this year, if you wanted multiple giveaways you just went to a window and paid GA price for them).

Still think Twilight should be a success, surprised by that number.

Travis Stone · #7 07-29-2007, 11:19 PM

July is always a bit quiet -- summer/august vacationers not arrived yet.

Riot · #8 07-29-2007, 11:49 PM

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Borel just sat there on the rail and waited until an opening appeared (inside or outside) and made his move.

I was getting worried there for a minute ... that was a loooong few seconds wait! His coolness had to be rooted in absolute confidence in what Street Sense had left.

jballscalls · #9 07-30-2007, 07:25 AM

It is great when the stars of the game stick around and race past the triple crown!! however, does anyone think maybe calvin should try going to the left handed whip some? seems like SS enjoys getting in on a pretty regular basis. just curious what others think.

fpsoxfan · #10 07-30-2007, 07:57 AM

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It is great when the stars of the game stick around and race past the triple crown!! however, does anyone think maybe calvin should try going to the left handed whip some? seems like SS enjoys getting in on a pretty regular basis. just curious what others think.

I will say I was a little surprised to see him lug in a bit on CP West as he was passing him, but then Borel got him straight. The only thing I can say about the lug in is maybe it's just that he hasn't raced in awhile???? Who knows, but either way I am kicking myself a little for not going over to watch. It was cool on TV, but it must have been great to be there. I doubt I'll go Travers Day either. That could be a record crowd.

SundayStar · #11 07-30-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jballscalls

It is great when the stars of the game stick around and race past the triple crown!! however, does anyone think maybe calvin should try going to the left handed whip some? seems like SS enjoys getting in on a pretty regular basis. just curious what others think.

i think something is wrong with his left arm. but seriously, he's been lucky at least twice now not to get DQ'd. doesn't he know that street sense is a rail seeker?

ArlJim78 · #12 07-30-2007, 08:54 AM

great that Street Sense is still racing and all, but I wasn't terribly impressed with the performance. Lawyer Ron would have kicked his ass.

SundayStar · #13 07-30-2007, 09:23 AM

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When should he have been DQ'd? The Derby? He didn't make any contact in the Derby or the Jim Dandy.

i didn't say he should've been DQ'd. i said he was lucky not to have been DQ'd. to be more specific, he was very very close to causing a foul....yes, in the derby and yesterday in the dandy.

he's either reckless or not very bright. he should know that street sense starts looking for the rail as soon as he gets by a horse (especially when being whipped right-handed). and yet he continues to whip him right handed.

paisjpq · #14 07-30-2007, 09:26 PM

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I can't imagine Asmussen was looking for a last place finish today. The horse never looked interested IMO and didn't show the speed he had last year. Unfortunately I think we have seen his last race. I thought it was crazy for him to be in this race and even crazier to see him go in the Travers.

rank early, tired late....IMO not pretty.

#15 07-30-2007, 09:28 PM

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Too bad too, because I liked him a lot last year. Probably not the ideal spot to come off a layoff either.

The vet should've recieved that wire transfer today.

SilverRP · #16 07-30-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Riot

It's terrific. Does anybody know how the Saratoga attendance was today compared to previous years?

If only they would show more racing on national TV, they would indeed gain a wider audience as people could follow particular horses. That means more people going to the track to see their stars in person. The racing industry has always seemed to shoot itself in the foot, never noticing how being the national sport slipped away via neglect over the years. Horse racing never pursued TV aggressively, and now it's virtually gone from even newspapers ....

Huge congrats to Street Sense, thank you to Calvin and Carl!

ESPN, you know, the world wide leader in sports, is too busy showing poker, fishing, and/or cheerleading. Not showing races nationally showing stars like SS is in my opinion one of the dumbest things the sport can do. But hey, not much we fans can do about. Seriously though, who is in charge of getting these races on national TV? Is it that difficult? Has Horse Racing fallen so much that we can't see a kentucky derby winner on national TV? Simply unbelievable!!!

Danzig · #17 07-30-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverRP

ESPN, you know, the world wide leader in sports, is too busy showing poker, fishing, and/or cheerleading. Not showing races nationally showing stars like SS is in my opinion one of the dumbest things the sport can do. But hey, not much we fans can do about. Seriously though, who is in charge of getting these races on national TV? Is it that difficult? Has Horse Racing fallen so much that we can't see a kentucky derby winner on national TV? Simply unbelievable!!!

don't forget rock paper scissors tournaments!