Here's to the Professional Racehorse

Linny · #1 10-09-2008, 11:09 AM

The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.

sumitas · #2 10-09-2008, 11:55 AM

I like Optimistic Steve . And Ferocious Won comes to mind .
Online Intime just had his 125th start . Jason's Miracle broke the 100 start barrier. Un Ochio is right at 100 starts .

philcski · #3 10-09-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Linny

The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.

Spooky Mulder

CSC · #4 10-09-2008, 12:59 PM

Anyone remember Teddy Drone?

Linny · #5 10-09-2008, 01:04 PM

One of my favorites is on the track right now at KEE, Stratostar. He's 6 for 10 this year at age 8.

ShadowRoll · #6 10-09-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by philcski

Spooky Mulder

Second that. 82 Starts, 34 Wins, 16 Places, 4 Shows.

odbaxter · #7 10-09-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Linny

The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.

My Cousin Matt

Bigsmc · #8 10-09-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CSC

Anyone remember Teddy Drone?

Yes. He was a fun one to watch.

I saw him run at Hialeah way back when ('90 or '91).

KirisClown · #9 10-09-2008, 02:44 PM

Boom Towner
Red Scamper
Iron Gavel
Fabersham
Golden Tent
Unreal Mot

CSC · #10 10-09-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Yes. He was a fun one to watch.

I saw him run at Hialeah way back when ('90 or '91).

I wondered whatever became of him, hopefully he got a nice retirement gig. He always tried and for a mid level claimer was very respectable.

Bigsmc · #11 10-09-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CSC

I wondered whatever became of him, hopefully he got a nice retirement gig. He always tried and for a mid level claimer was very respectable.

He won several stakes. Now I'm going to have to look him up...

From pedigree query:

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89 Starts: 31 - 22 - 14, $833,197

At 3: Won Maryland City H. (USA-L), Alydar S., Kingland S., Passaic County S.; 2nd Jamaica H. (USA-G2), Fescue S. [R]; 3rd Spend a Buck S.
At 4: 2nd Bold Ruler S. (USA-G2), Toboggan H. (USA-G3), Coaltown S. (USA-L), Presidential S. (USA-L)

At 5: 2nd Chief Pennekeck H. (USA-L); 3rd Trenton H. (USA-G3)

At 6: Won Hialeah Sprint Championship H. (USA-L), Donzi S. [N]; 2nd Chief Pennekeck H. (USA-L), Tallahassee H., North Miami S.; 3rd Sneakbox S., William Livingston S.

At 7: Won Olympic H. (USA-L)

At 9: Won Icecapade S.; 2nd Decathlon S., William Livingston S.; 3rd Skip Trial S.

Euthanized January 27, 2003 due to laminitis.

Very nice career.

witchdoctor · #12 10-09-2008, 03:45 PM

Bert's Bubbleator

Shuttle Jet

Hickory Hill Hoff · #13 10-09-2008, 03:49 PM

From about 20 yrs. ago or so.....

Trained by the late Murray Garren

Wicked Wike & Jacksonport

complete with his silk colors!

Scurlogue Champ · #14 10-09-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Linny

The professional Racehorse is not pansy pony. He often gets no attention in the media. He may be trained by someone that even many racing media have never heard of or met. He may not be a stakes winner, or if he is, it was ages ago. He runs in front bandages. He runs when it rains or snows, he runs at lots of different tracks. He has had 10 different trainers.
How about a thread dedicated to the Professional Racehorse, a "real horse" Hall of Fame.

My first nominee: Wild Geese who yesterday won for the 6th time in 11 starts this year. He was reclaimed at MON last time out, by Contessa/Winning Move.

Also include Golden Hare and an old NY favorite, now retired Arromanches.

Golden Hare article

Antitrust32 · #15 10-09-2008, 03:59 PM

Peppers Pride

LOL

CSC · #16 10-09-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc

He won several stakes. Now I'm going to have to look him up...

From pedigree query:

Very nice career.

Thanks, I didn't want to diminish his stellar career. My time remembering him was when he was racing at GP in the 35K - 50K claiming area, very nice career indeed.