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[blackthroatedwind]

One major reason Personal Ensign may not have been considered for the Classic was that Phipps had a two horse entry of Seeking the Gold, who finished second, and Personal Flag in the race.

Not saying otherwise she would have run but I'm into full disclosure.

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

One major reason Personal Ensign may not have been considered for the Classic was that Phipps had a two horse entry of Seeking the Gold, who finished second, and Personal Flag in the race.

Not saying otherwise she would have run but I'm into full disclosure.

1988 phipps was loaded for bear......

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

One major reason Personal Ensign may not have been considered for the Classic was that Phipps had a two horse entry of Seeking the Gold, who finished second, and Personal Flag in the race.

Not saying otherwise she would have run but I'm into full disclosure.

Plus it seems it's never really been Shug's MO to run fillies against the boys. I can't think of any (besides PE in the Whitney), but you might remember more than me.

[KirisClown]

Originally Posted by philcski

Plus it seems it's never really been Shug's MO to run fillies against the boys. I can't think of any (besides PE in the Whitney), but you might remember more than me.

Heavenly Prize ran in the 96 Donn...

My Flag in the 96 Belmont..

Aldiza ran against colts once as a 2yr old..

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by philcski

Plus it seems it's never really been Shug's MO to run fillies against the boys. I can't think of any (besides PE in the Whitney), but you might remember more than me.

While you're basically right, he ran My Flag in the Belmont.

[philcski]

Yes, My Flag... I missed the '96 Belmont...
it was my high school graduation day