"Off to see the world", Bullet Catcher 2nd
Mar 10, 2013 14:29:30 GMT -5
Post by racinggal on Mar 10, 2013 14:29:30 GMT -5
I've been following this horse since his adventure! Like his "spunk". This year he's had 4 starts, 3 secoinds and a third.
BULLET CATCHER FINISHES SECOND IN SATURDAY’S 9TH RACE
Bullet Catcher, who made local and national headlines earlier this year after escaping from the Laurel Park backside and taking a 1.6 mile journey, ran a gusty second in Saturday’s 9th race, a $40,000 allowance.
On January 11, the Jerry Robb trainee tossed jockey Jeremy Rose while heading back to the barn after a half-mile work and got loose. He made his way out of the stable gate, made a left on Whiskey Bottom Road and another left onto U.S. Route 1 before being caught, un-injured. Jockey Abel Castellano captured part of the journey on his mobile phone, which enabled the story to go viral.
Castellano rode the 4-year-old gelding for the first time Saturday afternoon.
“I thought we had it turning from home,” Castellano said. “He really relaxed today. When you look at his past performances, he ran great coming from way back when he won at Pimlico with Mario Pino (May 12, 2011). I didn’t want to be way back and we benefitted from a fast pace. When I asked he took aim and tried hard but the other horse went by us. I was glad to get the mount. After his last race I asked for a chance and they did. He ran well and hopefully when he runs again I can ride.”
Rocky Gap ($19.20) won the 5-1/2 furlong race by a neck for trainer Tim Tullock under Forest Boyce. Bullet Catcher is now 1-of-10 lifetime with seven in the money finishes.
The race was marred by the breakdown of Itzmin at the top of the stretch. Jockey Wesley Ho appeared to suffer a fractured left arm. The horse was humanely euthanized.
Dogwoods Barto fell over the fallen horse and tossed jockey Alex Cintron. Cintron was transferred to Prince George’s Hospital after complaining of neck, back and shoulder injuries. Dogwoods Barto was able to get up and appeared un-injured
BULLET CATCHER FINISHES SECOND IN SATURDAY’S 9TH RACE
Bullet Catcher, who made local and national headlines earlier this year after escaping from the Laurel Park backside and taking a 1.6 mile journey, ran a gusty second in Saturday’s 9th race, a $40,000 allowance.
On January 11, the Jerry Robb trainee tossed jockey Jeremy Rose while heading back to the barn after a half-mile work and got loose. He made his way out of the stable gate, made a left on Whiskey Bottom Road and another left onto U.S. Route 1 before being caught, un-injured. Jockey Abel Castellano captured part of the journey on his mobile phone, which enabled the story to go viral.
Castellano rode the 4-year-old gelding for the first time Saturday afternoon.
“I thought we had it turning from home,” Castellano said. “He really relaxed today. When you look at his past performances, he ran great coming from way back when he won at Pimlico with Mario Pino (May 12, 2011). I didn’t want to be way back and we benefitted from a fast pace. When I asked he took aim and tried hard but the other horse went by us. I was glad to get the mount. After his last race I asked for a chance and they did. He ran well and hopefully when he runs again I can ride.”
Rocky Gap ($19.20) won the 5-1/2 furlong race by a neck for trainer Tim Tullock under Forest Boyce. Bullet Catcher is now 1-of-10 lifetime with seven in the money finishes.
The race was marred by the breakdown of Itzmin at the top of the stretch. Jockey Wesley Ho appeared to suffer a fractured left arm. The horse was humanely euthanized.
Dogwoods Barto fell over the fallen horse and tossed jockey Alex Cintron. Cintron was transferred to Prince George’s Hospital after complaining of neck, back and shoulder injuries. Dogwoods Barto was able to get up and appeared un-injured