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Old 11-08-2010, 02:28 PM
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Bye bye Birdie.
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Old 12-02-2010, 11:11 AM
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Video: Mine That Bird’s retirement ceremony
http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rac...ment-ceremony/

He looks very fit and ready to go. We watched him leaving the Paddock at the BC, and were struck by how good he appeared, and for a brief moment thought he might show some spark.

I hope he eventually finds his way to the KHP. So long, MTB.
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:57 PM
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He was great in the Derby and then the mysteries of horses prevailed .
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Old 12-02-2010, 01:53 PM
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He ran a tremendous Derby, a very respectable 2nd to Rachel in the Preakness (a very exciting race), and was a very close 3rd to Dunkirk in the Belmont. Fair to say that had he not been a gelding he may have been retired to stud at 3, and would have garnered more respect and been held in higher esteem, but such was not his fortune. Each time I looked forward to his races this year was ultimately a disappointment. But to watch him in the paddock and in training you'd never know it.

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He was great in the Derby and then the mysteries of horses prevailed .
Ain't it the truth. I just feel he has more to offer in some capacity, and hope he gets a chance to shine again.
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Old 12-02-2010, 02:52 PM
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Great Derby run and one I'll always remember. From last to first, on the rail, in the mud... great stuff.
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Old 12-02-2010, 03:23 PM
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He had a better career than the last Derby winner.
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Old 12-02-2010, 06:07 PM
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I think people are underestimating just how bad D Wayne Lukas is.

Give him to Chip Wooley and I believe he would start hitting the board again in dirt races. But the owners are too blind to see the negative Lukas factor.
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Old 12-02-2010, 11:16 PM
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He had a better career than the last Derby winner.
good point.

he is an ambassador for the sport now.

may he live a long happy life.
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Old 12-02-2010, 07:44 PM
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He was great in the Derby and then the mysteries of horses prevailed .
He was very good in the Preakness and OK in the Belmont as well.
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Old 12-02-2010, 01:26 PM
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Video: Mine That Bird’s retirement ceremony
http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rac...ment-ceremony/

He looks very fit and ready to go. We watched him leaving the Paddock at the BC, and were struck by how good he appeared, and for a brief moment thought he might show some spark.

I hope he eventually finds his way to the KHP. So long, MTB.
Nice post.

I have to thank you cause I really did want to see this but then got busy, too lazy to look for it, all kinds of excuses.

This horse... it's funny cause I wasn't a fan or anything and sure as hell didn't have him in the Derby but the more time that goes by... he just has this endearing quality.

I wish him a long, happy and healthy life and yes I agree I hope he ends up there.
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Old 12-02-2010, 01:28 PM
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The biggest upset in Derby history. Bar none.
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Old 12-02-2010, 06:29 PM
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The biggest upset in Derby history. Bar none.
Canonero II. Imagine his odds coming in from Venezuela had he not been part of the mutual field.
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