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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 18:39:29 GMT -5
KK - He really drifted out and banged into the 1 several times! The Euros did ok in other races today. I really think you're way off base on this one. They took a long time, as if they didn't want to DQ, But really, did you see the head on?. I SAW THE HEAD ON, AND AS I SAID THATS RACE RIDDING. I HAVE SEEN WORSE, ROSARIO ALMOST KILLED A GUY THE OTHER DAY BUT HE DIDNT GET SUSPENDED. |
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Post by mackdaddy on Aug 17, 2013 19:02:25 GMT -5
Not a bad day for ken ramsey huh?
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Post by Jon on Aug 17, 2013 23:48:15 GMT -5
Key - It wasn't race riding. A horse doesn't go from the 1 path to 6 path because of race riding!
From Bloodhorse:
Soumillion said the infield video screen frightened The Apache, a 6-year-old son of Mogok who was placed second following a stewards' review. Side Glance was two lengths back in third behind a final time of 2:02.14 on firm turf.
"We were the better horse, but he got scared by the screen and shifted out," Soumillion said. "You see, my horse was on the lead and got a little unbalanced; the screen scared him, but we were the best horse."
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Post by mackdaddy on Aug 18, 2013 2:48:35 GMT -5
If it were a race in europe, the horse wouldnt have been spooked. Damn you Americans with your stupid video screens.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 15:07:34 GMT -5
Key - It wasn't race riding. A horse doesn't go from the 1 path to 6 path because of race riding! From Bloodhorse: Soumillion said the infield video screen frightened The Apache, a 6-year-old son of Mogok who was placed second following a stewards' review. Side Glance was two lengths back in third behind a final time of 2:02.14 on firm turf. "We were the better horse, but he got scared by the screen and shifted out," Soumillion said. "You see, my horse was on the lead and got a little unbalanced; the screen scared him, but we were the best horse." Jon I have seen worse, as I said Rosario almost put a guy over the rail and he is not suspended. normally in a 3 steward room the horse who wins must be given the benefit of the doubt. if he veered out because he has never saw an infield screen is that not acceptable and there for a reason to keep him up ? a 115 pound jockey cant stop a 1600 pound horse going 35 mph on a dime no mater how hard he tries |
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Post by Evelyn on Aug 18, 2013 15:13:53 GMT -5
He veered out - BADLY - and he impeded the other horse. It sucked but it was the right decision.
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Post by Evelyn on Aug 18, 2013 15:59:39 GMT -5
Key - Did yopu see today's feature at Saratoga? Winner DQ'ed for veering out and it was not as bad as the Million. Tough loss for Sycamore.
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Post by cait on Aug 18, 2013 18:50:38 GMT -5
 i think ken was happy with the stewards! |
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Post by mackdaddy on Aug 18, 2013 19:11:28 GMT -5
Who gives a rats ass about top world turf runners. This guy has put plenty into the game and has an absolute stud in kittens joy. Ken is a regular horseplayer like many in here. Only difference is the commas seperating the zeros in his checkbook. If anyone has the chance to chat with him, I would advise to do so. He is very approachable and loves the game.
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Post by Jon on Aug 18, 2013 22:51:05 GMT -5
Europeans head home after Arlington raid
The European contingent at Arlington's International Festival of Racing enjoyed another productive visit in 2013. Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock's England-based Dandino outclassed and overpowered five Americans and one fellow European in the American St. Leger. James Wigan's Dank, also based in England, razed a good field that included two other well regarded Europeans and six Americans in the Beverly D. Stakes.
11 of the 14 European horses began the long journey home Sunday morning from Barn 28 on the Arlington backstretch. They will take a KLM flight to Amsterdam and continue on to their respective destinations abroad.
There are three horses that did not leave Sunday morning. Team Valor's First Cornerstone came over with a one-way ticket from Ireland. He will now be trained by Rick Mettee, the retained conditioner for Team Valor's American horses. His Highness the Aga Khan's Visiyani will depart on Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. for a departure in the early hours of Monday morning on an Air France flight to Paris. Flaxman Holdings' Duntle will be the last to leave the grounds of Arlington. The Group 1-placed filly will depart on Tuesday around 7:00 p.m. for an overnight Cargolux flight to Prestwick, Scotland, and then proceed across the Irish Sea to her native Ireland.
Shadwell Stable's locally based homebred duo of Ausus and Najjaar exited their respective third-place finishes in good order, according to conditioner Danny Peitz. "I think they both look good this morning. I am not sure where we're going next. People have asked about the Breeders' Cup, but I honestly haven't looked past this race."
Ausus, an overlooked 21-1 in the betting, ran a late-closing third after a troubled trip that saw her drop out to the rear of the field in the Beverly D. Stakes. Racing farther back than her usual style, she rallied boldly under jockey James Graham to pass all but the Europeans Dank and Gifted Girl. The race was her first Grade 1 placing and greatly pleased her connections.
Equally as gratifying for those involved was the performance of Najjaar in the American St. Leger. Taking the lead briefly around the eighth-pole, the son of Belmont Stakes winner Jazil fought hard to finish third under Graham behind heavily favored European import Dandino and the hard-charging Suntracer at odds of 5-1. In the end, the bay colt finished just over a length from the win in what was only his second try at a marathon distance.
Trainer Chris Block reported that he was pleased with the three performances in the Saturday stakes of their homebreds Suntracer, Ioya Bigtime and I O Ireland.
In the American St. Leger, Suntracer ran a strong second to favored Dandino. "It looks like he came out in good shape," Block reported. "It was a very gutty performance. At this point, it looks like we'll aim toward the (Grade 3) Kentucky Turf Cup (on Sept. 14)."
Also in the St. Leger for Team Block was Ioya Bigtime, who was entangled in a pace duel before finishing sixth. "He came out in good shape," Block explained. "Early on in the race it looked like it was going how we wanted it go. Then (Ojos de Hielo) in the lead slowed down and my horse just galloped up. It wasn't the best scenario, but it is what it is. He ran a gutty game race, but maybe the distance is a little too far. He is not running like he was last year, but he's still trying. We might look at dropping down in distance, but I don't know where yet."
While the venerable Ioya Bigtime looks to be within the twilight of an awesome career, his younger half-sister is just showing true promise in hers. I O Ireland, a daughter of Giant's Causeway, showed great tenacity when taking the second division of the Hatoof Stakes.
"I knew she was coming in in good order," Block said. "She had a good tune up last time and I was expecting her to run well. The pace was hot and (jockey Eddie Castro) got her in gear at the right time. Luckily, she held off (runner-up Every Way). It was a solid effort and we'll go to the (Grade 3) Pucker Up (on September 14) with her."
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