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01-24-2010, 01:29 AM
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We would love to have been there at Aqueduct, but it just wasn't possible. Instead I was making a fool of myself at OTB with old men staring at me like I had lobsters climbing out of my ears and Bill trying to nail my feet to the floor. Of course when the inveterate gamblers learned that Bill and I had a piece of this boy, they had a gazillion words of advice and wisdom.
 We are so happy and so proud of LD his first time out and not against a bunch of tomato cans. Paul Barone called us about 20 minutes after the race to tell us he came out of the race AOK. Here's the race for anyone who hasn't seen it yet. He's a bit green coming down the stretch, but that's not anything to worry about for the future. It's a learning experience for him. Can't help but notice how he goes whizzing by a very tired winner in the gallop out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPuqrEqzs40&feature=sub How can anyone not love this face?!~  
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01-24-2010, 06:39 AM
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Great shots as usual! the stretch dual was excellent since we didn't get to see any of it on the computer! thanks for posting.
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01-24-2010, 10:08 AM
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Have to run out for a few hours, so a more involved report will have to wait, but suffice to say it was a nearly perfect afternoon for Dee Tee and the start of Lloydobler's career. We had a great group on hand, a beautiful day at Aqueduct and as ideal a debut as a horse can have without winning. Our Smarty Jones colt handled almost everything he encountered like complete pro, starting with the drive from Belmont to the Big A and his 6 hour stay in the detention barn. He was composed and diffident in the Paddock, with a glistening coat that was dappled throughout. He entered and stood in the gate like it was his 20th start, and did close to everything C.C. Lopez asked.
The experience factors did come into play when he startled a tad as the grandstand came into view, (something he did when he worked on the Saratoga main track the first time this summer), and in his changing leads late in the race. Otherwise, he broke alertly, took lots of dirt and persevered past horses when asked. And obviously, as always, dug in PAST the wire around the clubhouse turn. Lopez was thrilled with Lloyd, and obviously Gary, Chuck and all the partners/supporters were as well. He came out of it fabulously, and as I had Tina write last night, was energetic and happy in his stall after the race. Gary reports this morning he is 100%, ate up and wondering why he doesn't have to go to the track today... We'll see how he responds the next several day and how he works in the mornings coming out of the race, but there is another 6f MSW in three weeks (2/13) or a 1m MSW in four (2/20) that are obvious targets for a second start. In the meantime, thanks to Chuck and Gary for the great work that went into this very solid start to Lloydobler's career debut, and to everyone who came out in support of the handsome chestnut Saturday.
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01-24-2010, 11:04 AM
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I l Cigar, Medaglia d'Oro, Big Brown, Curlin, Rachel Alexandra, Silver Charm, First Samurai, Sumwonlovesyou, Lloydobler, Ausable Chasm, AND Prince Will I Am "Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.” Cecil Beaton
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01-27-2010, 07:17 AM
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02-03-2010, 01:17 PM
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Steve Haskin writes about Rule by Night - the horse that Lloyddobler finished 2nd to
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...attle-stations Although they are playing catch-up, keep an eye on several maiden sprint winners over the weekend. From a visual standpoint, the Steve Asmussen-trained Rule by Night, looked impressive in his 7 1/4-length victory at Aqueduct. He has beautiful action, the way he drops his shoulder and reaches out with great extension. There’s no reason why the son of Malibu Moon shouldn’t stretch out, judging from the way he was finishing. ***************** Perhaps it's my imagination, but Rule by Night looked kind of tuckered out on the gallop out past the wire - LD was whizzing by, not even breathin' hard, looking like he could go around again.
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01-24-2010, 10:04 AM
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01-24-2010, 12:49 PM
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Jonathan
There were a few of us commenting that we expected to see you to make a surprise visit to the Big A yesterday. Sorry you couldnt make this start but I know we will see at a Dee Tee race very soon. Quote:
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01-25-2010, 11:28 AM
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 Luckily, I was able to get to Santa Anita to watch his race (made it with 15 minutes to spare). 
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01-26-2010, 08:53 AM
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Nice discussion with Gary and Steve regarding Lloyd on ATR yesterday (Monday).
About 3/4 the way through hour 3 - http://www.thoroughbredracingradione...y=25&Itemid=35 Last edited by pmacdaddy : 01-26-2010 at 01:13 PM.
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