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Title: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 29, 2007, 08:40:24 PM: Pickin' my ticket tonight "handicapping" mine go like this

Storm in May for the Win
if your betting this one don't coun't on getting rich...He's won his 5 outs.

Street Sence to Place
2nd 1st 1 st 3rd 3rd 1 st 2nd <last six outs

Cowtown Cat to show
lost the stats.....but it's bred to run

I used a calulator and astrology charts and lot's finger crossing. Before I get my $2 ticket....Any of you have a sure method of picking maybe by the colors (silks) or by the horses color?

I'll pick a longshot later
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Delmonico on April 29, 2007, 08:43:44 PM: I'm puttin' my money on "Alpo's Choice." ::)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on April 29, 2007, 09:04:28 PM: I'll just take the quick pick. ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on April 29, 2007, 09:18:07 PM: I'll take Beetlebomb at 20 to 1 ta win. ;D

Slim

Quote
It's a beautiful day for the race
Stooge Hand is the favorite today
Assault is in there
Dog Biscuit is 3 to 1
Safety Pin has been scratched
Ya ya
And at 20 to 1 ... Beetlebomb

Now the horses are approaching the starting gate
And there they go!!

And it's Stooge Hand going to the front
Cabbage is second on the rail
Beautiful Linda is third by a length
And ... Beetlebomb

Around the first turn
Stooge Hand is still in front
Cabbage is second by a head
Cabbage by a head
Beautiful Linda is third
And ... Beetlebomb

Into the back stretch
Dog Biscuit is now leading the pack
Lady Evelyn is second, very close
Banana is coming up through the bunch
Banana coming up through the bunch
And ... Beetlebomb

At the half
Stooge Hand still out in front
Apartment House is second with plenty of room
Assault is passing Battery
Assault and Battery
Notary Sojac is fourth
And in last place by 10 lengths
I believe it is, yes it is ...
Beetlebomb

Around the turn heading for home
It's Stooge Hand and Dog Biscuit
And Girdle in the stretch
Flying Sylvester is third
And Mother-In-Law nagging in the rear
Oh oh oh

And now they come down to the wire
And it's number one
And now number two
And it's very close
There'll need to be a photo finish
Or an oil painting
And now Louis leads with a left
And Louis is in there slugging
And it's a battle
And now they're tearing hair
There's hair all over the ring
There's hair all over the place
I don't know whose hair it is, ah ah
It's mine

And there goes the winner ...

INSTRUMENTAL

Beetlebomb
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on April 29, 2007, 09:28:29 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on April 29, 2007, 08:40:24 PM
I used a calulator and astrology charts and lot's finger crossing. Before I get my $2 ticket....Any of you have a sure method of picking maybe by the colors (silks) or by the horses color?
My grandfather's silks were green and yellow. ;D

Slim
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on April 29, 2007, 09:44:08 PM: Did he have John Deere as a sponsor? ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on April 29, 2007, 09:51:35 PM: Quote from: Trinity on April 29, 2007, 09:44:08 PM
Did he have John Deere as a sponsor? ;D
Green Bay Packers. ;D

Slim
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on April 29, 2007, 10:25:45 PM: I shoulda knowed. ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 30, 2007, 04:07:07 AM: Quote from: Trinity on April 29, 2007, 09:44:08 PM
Did he have John Deere as a sponsor? ;D

Here's a link http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2007/derby_contenders

Scratch "Slews Tizzy"

Del their is one there for ya, it's Jockey was on the winner last year
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on April 30, 2007, 10:19:56 AM: I'd put my money on Toothpaste, but he'll probably get squeezed out on the rail........ ;D ;D ;D 8) ::)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 30, 2007, 03:20:07 PM: Quote from: Four-Eyed Buck on April 30, 2007, 10:19:56 AM
I'd put my money on Toothpaste, but he'll probably get squeezed out on the rail........ ;D ;D ;D 8) ::)

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on April 30, 2007, 04:34:29 PM: Any Given Saturday, followed by a Storm In May, and rounding it out Summer Doldrums. Sounds too much like a weather forcast not to be the winning ticket.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2007, 12:58:52 AM: LIT your taking the scientific way picking? ;D
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Post by: Delmonico on May 03, 2007, 01:55:24 PM: Ohhh, ohhhh, I just 'membered an old M.A.S.H. show, I want to pick "Bounching Betty." ::)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 04, 2007, 03:38:52 AM: ~~Summer Doldrum~~ sorry LIT

Imawildandcrazyguy (I don't name them) currently 50-1 odds

$2 to win please ;D

36 hours to Post
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 04, 2007, 07:43:00 AM: I guess I'll have to replace Summer Doldrum with Stormello, don't want to upset the Weater Gods! ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2007, 03:19:01 PM: windows about to close nearly post..................btw If I don't put coffee up in the next few mornings.............Don't worry I'll be dodging my bookie.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2007, 06:08:39 PM: Yeeee Haaaaaaw $11.80 richer ;D

Street Sence by 2 lenghts...............No hiding from the bookies men this year.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 05, 2007, 06:46:44 PM: Congrats, Litl Rooster. ;D

Slim
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2007, 07:41:05 PM: TY I can pay my next match fees now ;D

I seen they got Richard Petty in the winners circle.....Good to see the "King" there again
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on May 06, 2007, 04:37:53 PM: Were any of the horses you had anything to do with in there, lR?..........Buck 8) ::)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on May 06, 2007, 07:58:23 PM: Hey, litl rooster... can I borrow ten dollars?
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 07, 2007, 03:44:31 AM: Buck,no unfortunatly...Many of the ones running have been sired the same way many of ours have. We have a filly Cowtown Kid related to Cowtown Cat. This years winner was sired by an Irish Horse"Streetcity" we have nothing by him. I'd to have to go back over the field but I recognized 5 or 6 that were half sibling by sire.

Sorry Trinity, I shot yesterday, I'm now 140 in the hole.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 07, 2007, 04:54:14 AM: Hey Trinity, I like the town sign, where is it located? In Myopia County I'll bet!
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on May 07, 2007, 06:51:55 PM: Quote from: Lucky Irish Tom on May 07, 2007, 04:54:14 AM
Hey Trinity, I like the town sign, where is it located? In Myopia County I'll bet!

Next time I'll stop the car and get out. I thought it turned out alright but realized otherwise when I got home. >:(

I'll be passing by again next weekend.

Where is it located? Trinity, NC, of course. ;D Half way twixt Huntersville and Greensboro.

Here's another one I took a while back:

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/Trinity-The_Chicory_Kid/Pictures/SASS2006NCStateChampionships086.jpg)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Delmonico on May 07, 2007, 07:04:13 PM: Somebody get the matches and start a fire, them trees is takin' over. ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 07, 2007, 07:12:00 PM: There's suppose ta be trees in NC. ::)

Slim
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Ozark Tracker on May 07, 2007, 07:13:47 PM: Now Trinity, if we take the Trinity turnoff will that take us directly to your house? or is there another sign when ya get closer
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Delmonico on May 07, 2007, 07:16:58 PM: Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on May 07, 2007, 07:12:00 PM
There's suppose ta be trees in NC. ::)

Slim

I 'sposse somebody has to grow lumber for The Great Plains. ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 07, 2007, 07:20:46 PM: Quote from: Delmonico on May 07, 2007, 07:16:58 PM
I 'sposse somebody has to grow lumber for The Great Plains. ;D
Yep. Otherwise you'd be livin' in a soddy. ;D

Slim
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on May 07, 2007, 07:41:44 PM: Quote from: Ozark Tracker on May 07, 2007, 07:13:47 PM
Now Trinity, if we take the Trinity turnoff will that take us directly to your house? or is there another sign when ya get closer

Look for this sign and you'll find me. ;D ;D

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/Trinity-The_Chicory_Kid/ban_sugars_140x93.gif)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 15, 2007, 05:03:41 AM: 4 and 1/2 days to the Preakness.......Feeling Lucky may have to put my Derby winnings back on Street Sence
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on May 18, 2007, 07:05:55 PM: You're probably going to spend the winnings on something for yourself again, aren't you?
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 18, 2007, 07:08:48 PM: uh yeah!?!? ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on May 18, 2007, 08:22:06 PM: Dernit! >:(
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Post by: Tensleep on May 19, 2007, 05:35:02 PM: Hope yer mint julip didn' go sour LR ;)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 19, 2007, 05:45:50 PM: Quote from: Tensleep on May 19, 2007, 05:35:02 PM
Hope yer mint julip didn' go sour LR ;)

Anyone ask, you haven't seen me o.k.......................

knew I should have boxed that bet........
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Ozark Tracker on May 19, 2007, 05:49:11 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 19, 2007, 05:45:50 PM

Anyone ask, you haven't seen me o.k.......................

knew I should have boxed that bet........

litl who??? think he moved to Californy, took up onion pulling ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Tensleep on May 19, 2007, 05:51:12 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 19, 2007, 05:45:50 PM

Anyone ask, you haven't seen me o.k.......................

knew I should have boxed that bet........

Last I saw him he was dressin' like ah Basque mutton <SPIT> puncher an' high tailin' over tha ridge. ::)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 20, 2007, 04:02:40 AM: geeeze now wearing the Pink tutu with Earnhart sucks, in front of WalMart don't sound like a bad deal ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on May 20, 2007, 08:47:24 AM: That was quite a duel at the end lR. don't think SS's jockey thoght anybody could run with him at the end. He looked somewhat surprised( look back over right shoulder)........Buck 8) ::)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 20, 2007, 09:24:55 AM: Quote from: Four-Eyed Buck on May 20, 2007, 08:47:24 AM
That was quite a duel at the end lR. don't think SS's jockey thoght anybody could run with him at the end. He looked somewhat surprised( look back over right shoulder)........Buck 8) ::)

The Jockey went to his stick pretty good on the final strech when he seen Curlin coming but it was too late. The three finishers were the best on the track. Both those guys are friends and have never won that kind of race in the past. It was their 15 minutes of fame. I love watching run, even here on the farm when we turn 'em out, in the paddocks.
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Post by: Tensleep on May 21, 2007, 06:15:16 PM: Huddled over a small campfire at the back of his wagon a slight figure dressed in Basque attire looks over his shoulder as the pasture <SPIT> maggots gather 'round for the night.
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Post by: Delmonico on May 21, 2007, 06:31:17 PM: The figure swears the sheep (spit) are talkin' to him. rooooooster litllll roooooooster, roooooooster, litl rooooooooster. rooooooster litllll roooooooster, roooooooster, litl rooooooooster. rooooooster litllll ro rooooooster litllll roooooooster, roooooooster, litl rooooooooster.ooooooster, roooooooster, litl rooooooooster. :o
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Post by: litl rooster on May 22, 2007, 03:22:49 AM: Spit Spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit spit

jeeeze I've got to find a real job.............
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Trinity on May 22, 2007, 04:09:28 AM: A ghostly sound comes to litl rooster from the dark...

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaa
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Delmonico on May 22, 2007, 08:03:32 AM: The figure sits and eats his Mutton Stew and broods how to get out of this mess.
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Post by: Marshal harpoluke on May 22, 2007, 01:16:35 PM: ;D :D ;D
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Post by: Delmonico on May 22, 2007, 02:27:53 PM: Quote from: Delmonico on May 22, 2007, 08:03:32 AM
The figure sits and eats his Mutton Stew and broods how to get out of this mess.

Which is far better than those who don't want out of that kind of mess. ::)
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Post by: Marshal harpoluke on May 22, 2007, 02:41:25 PM: ;D :D ;D
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Post by: Marshal harpoluke on May 24, 2007, 07:33:48 PM: Quote from: Delmonico on May 22, 2007, 02:27:53 PM
Which is far better than those who don't want out of that kind of mess. ::)
;D

Dell yah need to get some sleep, go count some Sheep. :o

;D :D ;D

:P

;D

8)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on June 07, 2008, 03:39:50 AM: Just a few hours away from end of a 30 year drought....or is it? Big Brown is at Belmont, and the owners are saying Barry Bonds hasn't been near him. I was able to convince my ~~Bookie~~ Barber (yeah thats who) I could cover the note... So I have dropped 2 bucks on the Horse named Big Brown.....will he Deliever?
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Post by: litl rooster on June 07, 2008, 03:41:02 AM: The Betting windows are open ;D
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 07, 2008, 06:11:07 AM: I goota back yer play on Big Brown, he looks like the best bet in a long time. Hopefully he won't have any hoof or leg problems today. Heard he drew the # 1 spot, hope they don't box him in.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 07, 2008, 06:28:12 AM: Go Big Brown!
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on June 07, 2008, 08:04:40 AM: He might do it.

Slim
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 07, 2008, 04:19:33 PM: $2.00 on the nose.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on June 07, 2008, 06:23:07 PM: anutha dissapointing day at the track.....If you put whats left of your retirment package on the Long Shot you were a truely seasoned investor. I was sure hoping to see another Triple Crown winner in my Life time :o

got to go face the shears
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 07, 2008, 06:29:35 PM: Bet My on a bobtail nag, somebody bet on da bay!
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 07, 2008, 09:32:26 PM: This one should start some sort of talk about a curse on the Triple Crown, one of the news rags was hinting at that as a story.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 07, 2008, 11:51:35 PM: well they can't blame doping
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 08, 2008, 05:48:21 AM: LR, Now, I really need that job. I done bet my 401K on Big Brown's nose to win.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2008, 07:40:09 AM: Don't fret if it's like mine it wasn't doing any better at the bank
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 08, 2008, 11:11:52 AM: It's okay TLD, the 401K funds manager made the same bet, he just called it investment profiling! ;D
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 08, 2008, 04:54:52 PM: You guys are making me feel not as broke as I thought I was.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2008, 06:03:45 PM: See..... Life is Good ;D
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 08, 2008, 06:06:04 PM: A chicken in every pot.
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 08, 2008, 06:14:45 PM: wouldn't ya have liked to got the Trifecta on that race, reckon what it'd been worth
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 08, 2008, 07:57:23 PM: I think they showed it briefly at the end OT, I want to say it was paying in the neighborhood of 3,000 to 1
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2008, 08:55:27 PM: Paid $1310. from what I found
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Post by: Pony Racer on June 09, 2008, 08:12:19 AM: The winner was 38 to 1

Imagine betting 100-1000 on that sucker - nice payout!!

PR
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 09, 2008, 10:05:21 AM: My dyslexic brain probably transposed the numbers Roo and put the 3 first. I wonder if they had anybody hit it.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 09, 2008, 02:14:16 PM: My wife has a friend whose husband has had a horse in the Derby a few years ago.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on June 10, 2008, 07:48:57 AM: Opening line on the horse was 50-1, Heck I wanted Big Brown to win, but I would've drop $10 on a longshot like that.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 10, 2008, 08:20:10 AM: That would be a tidy little sum to win.
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Post by: Trinity on June 10, 2008, 06:14:05 PM: I thought Big Brown was UPS's nickname. Shows how much I know. ;D
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 10, 2008, 06:20:06 PM: Dale Jarrett drove that Big Brown.
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Post by: Trinity on June 10, 2008, 06:50:07 PM: Oh, so I'm not that far off course. Just wrong thread. ;D
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Post by: litl rooster on June 11, 2008, 08:50:21 AM: Trinity you are right on the name, but his tracking devise shut down at Belmont
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 11, 2008, 09:14:10 AM: saw the trainer on TV questioning if it could have been the Jockeys fault. gonna make it tough for him to get a ride if they can get the blame shifted on him.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 11, 2008, 01:45:39 PM: It's finger pointin' time.
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 11, 2008, 06:52:26 PM: Or it could be that the horse just didn't feel like it that day. I know all those high falutin trainers and owners don't want to hear such things, but horses have moods just like people do. I can go out one weekend and barely have to touch my horses sides with my heels and he picks up a nice trot. Go out the following weekend and couldn't buy a trot with lottery winnings. You can train an animal to do what you want, but they are not always going to do it.
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Post by: Trinity on June 11, 2008, 07:57:28 PM: What are "lottery winnings?" Have you ever seen any? I sure haven't. :( ;D
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 11, 2008, 09:10:32 PM: Quote from: Trinity on June 11, 2008, 07:57:28 PM
What are "lottery winnings?" Have you ever seen any? I sure haven't. :( ;D

Urban legend
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Post by: Trinity on June 11, 2008, 09:36:51 PM: That's what I thought. :D
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 12, 2008, 04:37:54 AM: It's sumptin that's only won by real old people who are gonna leave it all or give itall to their kids, unfortunately it's never anyone we know or are related to! :P
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 12, 2008, 07:25:44 AM: I won a hundred bucks in the Texas Lottery right after it began and that's it.
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on June 12, 2008, 07:32:18 AM: Won 50 once in the Ohio one. Our pool in the Mega has won a few bucks, just enough to roll back in. It consists of a little over 70 people at 2 bucks a-piece. They only play when the jackpot gets up there some..........Buck 8) ::)
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 12, 2008, 07:43:42 AM: The Lottery was suposed to divert some of the funds collected to the public school systems in Texas, I don't think that much of it has ever reached the schools.
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on June 12, 2008, 07:53:57 AM: Same here, TLD.............Buck 8) ::)
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Post by: litl rooster on June 12, 2008, 08:03:13 AM: LIT you hit it about horses ;D

TLD and Buck, I think schools wonder where all that money is too...try the bank accounts of the lottery commissioners
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 12, 2008, 08:14:26 AM: they are trying to get a lottery on the ballot here in Nov. all the surronding states have one so the state thinks they are losing all that money to them and they want their share.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 12, 2008, 10:21:13 AM: We've got casios in Texas, they just have to be on Indian Lands.
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Post by: Arcey on June 12, 2008, 10:56:05 AM: If ya get a state lottery, find yer convenience stores that ain’t gonna play.

Maddenin’ when ya wanna get in ‘n out quick for some ice cold beer, even willin’ ta pay more for it ‘n ya get stuck behind some fool ponderin’ which scratch off ta buy ‘n droolin’ on the counter. Or the office runner, who is otherwise normal, makin’ the office pool bets then standin’ in the way while he/she cross checks the tickets for accuracy.

I’ve put my intended purchases on the counter ‘n walked out more’n once. Go outtah my way to avoid places that participate.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 12, 2008, 02:49:22 PM: The Lotterys in Texas are on certain nights, I just make sure I don't go to convience stores on Lottery nights.
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Post by: Arcey on June 12, 2008, 03:50:49 PM: 7-11 has the things 24/7. Wawa doesn’t play at all. Guess where I go.

Used to be they had ‘em in ABC stores. No more.

Edit ta ask:

Tex, do they have table games in the Injun casinos or is it all slots? Been to Dover. Theirs are all slots ‘n computer stuff.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 12, 2008, 03:58:28 PM: Arcey, mostly slots.
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Post by: Arcey on June 12, 2008, 04:02:08 PM: Thankee.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 12, 2008, 04:05:36 PM: The ones in OK(also on Indian Lands) have blackjack and dice.
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Post by: Arcey on June 12, 2008, 04:12:55 PM: Craps is my favorite thing.
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 12, 2008, 04:36:31 PM: they got a big Chotaw casino right actross the line from Ft. Smith there in Oklahoma, they been raking in the bucks playing Texas hold em, built a whole new room for the card games.
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Post by: Trinity on June 12, 2008, 06:23:16 PM: Quote from: Texas Lawdog on June 12, 2008, 07:43:42 AM
The Lottery was suposed to divert some of the funds collected to the public school systems in Texas, I don't think that much of it has ever reached the schools.

That's not the story here. The school system gets the money alright. The only hitch is that they lost the money coming out of the "general" funds. ::) ::)
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 12, 2008, 07:31:49 PM: Quote from: Arcey on June 12, 2008, 10:56:05 AM
If ya get a state lottery, find yer convenience stores that ain’t gonna play.

Maddenin’ when ya wanna get in ‘n out quick for some ice cold beer, even willin’ ta pay more for it ‘n ya get stuck behind some fool ponderin’ which scratch off ta buy ‘n droolin’ on the counter. Or the office runner, who is otherwise normal, makin’ the office pool bets then standin’ in the way while he/she cross checks the tickets for accuracy.

I’ve put my intended purchases on the counter ‘n walked out more’n once. Go outtah my way to avoid places that participate.

Was jus now lookin at this thread fer the first time an had ta laugh. What's worse than the guy decidin on what ticket ta buy is the lady who takes her time choosin ten of em or so an starts scratchin em right there at the counter. Don wanna lose her place in line in case she wins big. I've tried hummin er whistlin real loud behind em, but durrin that time they think there the only person in the store.

Our Indian casinos advertise as "Nevada style action". Got cards, craps an the whole bit. They make a ton a money. Haven't been ta one but talked ta a lot of people who have an they say it's better than Reno, restuaunts an all. Wish I could open one but there aint no Irish reservations that I know of ;D

Leo
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 13, 2008, 02:48:21 AM: OT, We've got Winstar in OK that is about an hour north of us. They have it all, including entertaiment.
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on June 14, 2008, 09:22:56 AM: The states should not be sanctioning gambling. Most of the money the state gets from it goes to law enforcement and judicial system because of the increased crime. Here we get a lottery credit on our real estate tax which doesn't add up to much. But, it is a way fer the state to tell the people gambling helps them. >:( Now, the Indian gambling. What I have seen of the reservations, it has not help them to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. ::)

Rant off.

Slim
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 14, 2008, 10:34:45 AM: They got casios in Louisana and Oklahoma. Folks can't get there fast enough to pour their money into the coffers of the casinos.
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 14, 2008, 11:36:52 AM: Missouri has the river boat casinos. Gambling's only legal if it's floating. I have no idea what the rational behind that concept is ???
They give ya a card to put inta a machine that makes sure you don't lose more than 500 bucks in 3 hours. If they catch ya passin slot tokens to a buddy who's run his limit, it's a big deal--they'll run ya outta there quicker than ya can blink.

Leo
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 14, 2008, 11:49:11 AM: I've got a cousin that is the games machine mananger over in Oklahoma, at a Cherokee Casino, they have 450 machines, horse race 45 or 50 days a year and have the biggest dance floor in the Tulsa Area, last year they averaged over a million a day with all the income from everything and that's just that one Casino. Multiply that times all the Casino's in Oklahoma, where's all that money coming from :o
he says he has people come in everyday that he's got to know, says several of the older ladies and men have told him they have a $2500 to $5000 a day limit on how much they can lose. :o :o and he says they are there every day of the week, every day of the year. It's just hard for me to imigine that. and then some people have'nt got two coins to rub together, that come every Tuesday, on that day the Casino gives you $ 5 for coming in, says they'll lose that $5 have em a free coke or coffe and they are on there way to the next closest Casino to get the $5 there. says he knows several that make the rounds every Tuesday and go to 4 Casino's
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Post by: Arcey on June 14, 2008, 01:03:46 PM: We’ve some sort of off-track bettin’ thing here. Don’t know how it werks, never been in one. Don’t recall talkin’ ta anyone that has ‘n they ain’t new. Mebbe Rooster knows.

Now, if folks had ta go ta those ta play the lottery I wouldn’t care. I just want ‘em outta folks way when they’re tryin’ ta conduct bidness. The player antics Leo described earlier are the same here, it’s universal ‘n aggravatin’.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 14, 2008, 01:49:07 PM: Quote from: Arcey on June 14, 2008, 01:03:46 PM
We’ve some sort of off-track bettin’ thing here. Don’t know how it werks, never been in one. Don’t recall talkin’ ta anyone that has ‘n they ain’t new. Mebbe Rooster knows.

Now, if folks had ta go ta those ta play the lottery I wouldn’t care. I just want ‘em outta folks way when they’re tryin’ ta conduct bidness. The player antics Leo described earlier are the same here, it’s universal ‘n aggravatin’.

We don't have OTB's here we have Charlestown races and slots....I have never ~~betted~~ been in a OTB and placed a wager. I go to the barber shop to get fleeced. I agree with you on the Lottery outlets.......Only a fool would "Buck the Tiger"
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 14, 2008, 09:25:21 PM: they have simlicast over at the Casino by Ft. Smith, one room all to itself with maybe a dozen big screen TV sets, they got racing from all over the world. you wanta bet on a race in Austrilia, just put your money down, they got running horses, trotting horses and it seems like they have a race going or getting ready to go just ever little bit, full days of racing 24 hours a day. you bet just like you do at the track.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 15, 2008, 05:24:02 AM: Lone Star Park is about a mile from my house. You can place bets on races at the track. They also have OTB but I don't know if it's open 24/7.
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 24, 2008, 04:42:12 AM: Now they are showing close ups of Big Brown''s right rear hoof taken about 200 yds into the race. It shows a sprung shoe, they say it happened when he crosses in front of another horse and the horse clipped that hoof. That could have thrown his stride off enough to make the jockey think something was wrong. Big Brown refused to comment! ;D
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Post by: litl rooster on June 24, 2008, 08:05:17 AM: Quote from: Lucky Irish Tom on June 24, 2008, 04:42:12 AM
Now they are showing close ups of Big Brown''s right rear hoof taken about 200 yds into the race. It shows a sprung shoe, they say it happened when he crosses in front of another horse and the horse clipped that hoof. That could have thrown his stride off enough to make the jockey think something was wrong. Big Brown refused to comment! ;D

So does the farrier....
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 24, 2008, 10:50:04 AM: The farrier took the 5th Amendment!
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 24, 2008, 11:47:11 AM: Mighta been kicked in the head one too many times.
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Post by: Trinity on June 24, 2008, 06:32:10 PM: Yaw'll tawlkin' 'bout this feller?? ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/niemoller/th_footworkTexas2004.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/niemoller/footworkTexas2004.jpg)
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Post by: Arcey on June 24, 2008, 08:12:44 PM: Shouldn’t been a big deal that early. Bring ‘im in next time by, change rights, a l’il top off ‘n go. Plenty time ta make it up.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 25, 2008, 08:03:32 AM: Quote from: Arcey on June 24, 2008, 08:12:44 PM
Shouldn’t been a big deal that early. Bring ‘im in next time by, change rights, a l’il top off ‘n go. Plenty time ta make it up.

Needed to take a shim outta the front left

Trinity is that your dad or does he hire someone?
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 25, 2008, 08:39:58 AM: Arcey, What about the spliter? LR, That looks like my old steer ropin' horse.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 25, 2008, 08:53:38 AM: Quote from: Texas Lawdog on June 25, 2008, 08:39:58 AM
Arcey, What about the spliter? LR, That looks like my old steer ropin' horse.

He's set up for Bull doggin'....he's low to the ground
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 25, 2008, 08:57:28 AM: LR, That would make it somewhat easier.
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Post by: Arcey on June 25, 2008, 09:41:57 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on June 25, 2008, 08:03:32 AM
Needed to take a shim outta the front left

Quote from: Texas Lawdog on June 25, 2008, 08:39:58 AM
Arcey, What about the spliter?

No adjustments now.

Jockeys gonna whine ‘bout the set up no matter whutcha do. Wait ‘n see how the track changes.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 25, 2008, 09:43:32 AM: LOL
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 25, 2008, 01:19:10 PM: "We were JUNK when we unloaded off the trailer".
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Post by: litl rooster on June 26, 2008, 07:39:35 AM: Read this last evening didn't have time to pass it on

June 25, 2008, 3:44PM
Big Brown trainer Dutrow faces doping penalty

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Rick Dutrow is in trouble again.

The outspoken trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown is facing a 15-day suspension by Kentucky racing officials after another horse he trains exceeded the allowable limit for a drug that enables horses to breathe easier during a race.

Two separate drug tests on 8-year-old gelding Salute the Count revealed the horse had twice the allowable limit of Clenbuterol in his system after finishing second in the Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs on May 2, said John Veitch, chief state steward of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority.

Clenbuterol, considered a Class B drug by the KHRA, is often used by humans who suffer from asthma. The drug, which Veitch said contains some steroidal properties but is not considered a steroid, is sometimes used by trainers because of it's ability to increase a horse's lung capacity.

'It's a respiratory enhancer,'' Veitch said. 'It's become quite popular in racing medication because it's used to train on.''

The drug is not permitted in racing, but is regulated by the states through the use of a threshold concentration said Scot Waterman, executive director of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium. Trainers are recommended to avoid giving a dosage to a horse 72-96 hours before heading to the starting gate, though the threshold level varies from state to state.

Dutrow waived his right to a hearing but plans to file a written appeal, which he must do within the next 10 days. There's no timetable when Dutrow's appeal will be heard, Veitch said.

Dutrow said he sometimes uses the drug in other horses and was previously reprimanded by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board for a similar infraction several years ago.

'I really haven't had any problems with it,'' Dutrow said in a phone interview.

The first positive test was conducted by a lab at Iowa State University. Dutrow requested a second test, which was conducted by a lab at Louisiana State University. That test also came back positive.

Dutrow raced four horses during Churchill Downs' spring meet, the last on May 17. He does not currently have any horses at the track.

As part of the penalty, Salute the Count owners Michael Dubb and Robert Joscelyn must return $24,521 in purse money. On June 15, the horse finished second to First Defence in the Jaipur Stakes at Belmont Park. Drug test results from that race are not yet available said Dan Toomey with the New York State Racing & Wagering Board.

The penalty is the first for Dutrow in Kentucky, though hardly the first time he's run into trouble. He spoke openly about his checkered past during Big Brown's run at the Triple Crown. He's been cited dozens of times over the years for everything from repeated medication violations to his own drug use.

The news of the possible suspension comes just days after IEAH Stables, co-owners of Big Brown, stepped forward and said it would take all of its horses off steroids entirely and shy away from trainers who continue to use the drugs to maintain their horses.

'If they don't want to play by the rules, then they don't get to train with us,'' Michael Iavarone, co-president of IEAH, told The Associated Press in an interview Monday.

Iavarone did not return a phone call or an e-mail on Wednesday seeking comment.

Dutrow is currently competing at Aqueduct while keeping an eye on Big Brown, who has been resting since a shocking last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes on June 7.

Several pictures have surfaced in recent days indicating Big Brown ran almost the entire 1½-mile race with the shoe on his right rear foot dislodged after he collided with Guadacanal shortly after leaving the starting gate.

Iavarone said he believes the shoe problem may have contributed to Big Brown's poor showing in the Belmont, though Dutrow isn't so sure. Big Brown also ran with an acrylic patch on his left front hoof to protect a quarter crack, an injury that kept him off the track for several days leading up to the race.

'I don't know, it's kind of a puzzle to me,'' Dutrow said. 'I just don't get the whole thing. It looks like when you look at the pictures, it could have bothered him, but I should have seen it and the rider (Kent Desormeaux) didn't feel it.''

Desormeaux managed to put Big Brown in perfect stalking position on the backstretch, only to ease him as they made the turn because the jockey felt the big bay colt wasn't right. An extensive post-race examination turned up nothing out of the ordinary.

'The pictures don't lie, but neither does the horse,'' he said.

Big Brown's next scheduled race is the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Aug. 3.

Looks like he's been removing the restrictor plates

BTW I use the Buterol
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on June 26, 2008, 09:31:29 AM: Just don't throw a boot, lR ;D ::) :o 8)
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 26, 2008, 09:48:03 AM: Roo, I coulda swore that was Ballistol ya had ::)

Leo
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Post by: Arcey on June 26, 2008, 11:53:30 AM: Yanno, with all the readin’ comes out on dopin’, human ‘n otherwise in sports, makes ya wonder how much they miss. They ain’t catchin’ ‘em all.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 26, 2008, 02:36:14 PM: It's only the tip of the iceberg.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 27, 2008, 07:41:15 AM: If I got the gist of Terry Bradshaw...it was Ok in the 70's

Leo the Ballistol left traces in my Urine Test and to switch for my own consumption to some less traceable. I don't clean guns now the night before I have to take the exam
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 27, 2008, 09:52:29 AM: LR, I use Gun Scrubber and BreakFree. The only thing is that my pee smells like BANANAS!
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Post by: Trinity on June 28, 2008, 10:29:13 AM: That will attract the Uberti gorillas. :o :o :o
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 28, 2008, 11:02:14 AM: I guess I had better watch where I "GO"!
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 28, 2008, 01:35:58 PM: Quote from: Texas Lawdog on June 28, 2008, 11:02:14 AM
I guess I had better watch where I "GO"!

:D ;D
There's a new commercial on out here where two guys are supposedly puttin on an outdoorsman type program. One fella says ta the camera, "fish eat bugs, so rubbing a fish on ya acts as a perfect mesquito repellant" and proceeds ta do so. His pard looks at him an says, "yeah, but what about the bears" :o

Leo
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 28, 2008, 05:19:51 PM: I just hope I don't smell like gorilla GLUE!
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Post by: litl rooster on April 04, 2009, 03:35:50 PM: Nice sunny Spring day ....Time to dust the OTB window off...Soon the Rose will be bloom'n

So whileTrinity is down in Texas scoutin some midget racers out...I found a local favorite.

http://www.fauquier.com/news/2009/mar/31/local-horse-headed-kentucky-derby/

young horse now has a lifetime earnins over 1/2 mil pretty impressive
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Post by: Delmonico on April 04, 2009, 03:50:04 PM: Not a chance there litle roo, I'm gonna put my money on that one from Crete Newbrassky, the one they call Alpo's Choice." ;D
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 04, 2009, 03:52:04 PM: One of Moose's friends and her husband own race horses. They had some horses in the Derby a few years ago. One horse, in particilar, named "50 Stars", a gray horse won the Lone Star Futirity here at Lone Star Park. It didn't do very good in the Derby. The guy that owned the horses is Bob Zollars.
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on April 04, 2009, 04:10:57 PM: noticed they been advertisin Arkansas Derby next Sat. they always have a good en or 2 come from there.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 04, 2009, 05:11:41 PM: OT, Where do they run the Arkansas Derby? Hot Springs?
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on April 04, 2009, 05:18:20 PM: yes, down at Hot Springs. they have the races and some casino machines both down there.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 04, 2009, 05:24:03 PM: I've been by the track a bunch of times, but I never watched a horse race there.
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on April 04, 2009, 05:29:15 PM: they have good turn out down there for the races, they start the last week in Jan. I think., don't remember how long it goes.

we used to have races over at Sallisaw too. Blue Ribbon Downs, Cherokees bought Blue Ribbon Downs and took the race days to Will Rogers Downs up at Claremore so they can have a longer race season up there.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 04, 2009, 05:33:05 PM: I've been by that track on I 40, I don't remember what the name of it is?
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on April 04, 2009, 05:39:35 PM: That one was Blue Ribbon Downs, it's been there for a lot of years. when they got pari mutuel bettin, they had that one and one in OKC, Remington Park.

now the Cherokee have the track up at Claremore, Will Rogers Downs, and bought Blue Ribbons Downs and moved all their race days up to Claremore, they don't race over at Sallisaw right now.
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Post by: Leo Tanner on April 04, 2009, 06:02:02 PM: Quote from: Delmonico on April 04, 2009, 03:50:04 PM
Not a chance there litle roo, I'm gonna put my money on that one from Crete Newbrassky, the one they call Alpo's Choice." ;D

Sure that weren't "Elmer's" choice"?
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 04, 2009, 06:08:06 PM: That Lone Star Park is only about a mile north of the house. We can see the lights from the track at night. I've never been to a race up there. I think that the season starts in April.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 04, 2009, 10:59:05 PM: I 've watch a bunch of televised races from Lone Star...

OT yer right the past couple of years the Arkansas Derby has produced some good runners

Del Alpo's choice is in the can..
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 05, 2009, 11:37:21 AM: We've been invited to sit in Bob's private box at Lone Star but the Moose says she doesn't have fancy enough clothes to wear up there. Women? Go figure!
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Post by: Delmonico on April 05, 2009, 11:46:48 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on April 04, 2009, 10:59:05 PM

Del Alpo's choice is in the can..

Didn't start out in the can.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 05, 2009, 01:02:53 PM: It's in the Bag!
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Post by: litl rooster on April 05, 2009, 11:28:36 PM: Tex yer wife would be surprized how fancy most are not at the track.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 06, 2009, 09:00:58 AM: I know, she thinks everybody dresses like Churchill Downs or Ascot.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2009, 12:54:43 PM: Just a few hours till post....Place yer bets!

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2009/racing-information/contenders

$100 on the #18 to win.....

#11 maybe hopped up on the chocalate...but it's to fat to go the distances....(look at the owners name)

The Virginia Horse is "Off the Trail"
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 02, 2009, 01:19:09 PM: I'm bettin on Dunkirk. Got a good feelin bout that one.
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on May 02, 2009, 01:48:11 PM: Papa Clem won the Arkansas Derby but didn't seem like anybody was too impressed at the time

saw a thing on TV about General Quarters and his owner, 80 some years old, first time he's had a horse fit for the Derby. he seems to think this is the one. ;)
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 02, 2009, 01:49:07 PM: I'm gonna go with Musket Man.

Slim
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 02, 2009, 01:50:48 PM: One thing about today's race, It may even the playing field for all the horses. The ones that run good in the mud may have a slight advantage.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2009, 03:20:56 PM: Quote from: Leo Tanner on May 02, 2009, 01:19:09 PM
I'm bettin on Dunkirk. Got a good feelin bout that one.

Their all great picks.......Dunkirk, has got a great trainer and even a greater Jockey

I've said it before Arkansas derby produces some great runners..Papa Clem may give 'm the horse

Slim...this one slipped by me by Name...I'm box another $50 Win place or show

Just off PHone Montana's is picking Musket Man also
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 02, 2009, 03:54:36 PM: Quote from: Leo Tanner on May 02, 2009, 01:19:09 PM
I'm bettin on Dunkirk. Got a good feelin bout that one.

Quote from: litl rooster on May 02, 2009, 03:20:56 PM
Their all great picks.......Dunkirk, has got a great trainer and even a greater Jockey

I've said it before Arkansas derby produces some great runners..Papa Clem may give 'm the horse

Slim...this one slipped by me by Name...I'm box another $50 Win place or show

Just off PHone Montana's is picking Musket Man also

Yer right, a good team all tagether. In a way I meant it as a joke though sayin I had a good feelin bout Dunkirk. Seems somebody said that about 70 years ago. But it wouldn't suprise me ta see 'im show.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2009, 04:08:45 PM: ~~#13 I Want Revenge~~
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 02, 2009, 04:21:38 PM: Scatched?

I don't have satelite anymore.
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 02, 2009, 06:01:45 PM: Musket Man showed. ;D

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2009, 06:21:46 PM: collect $4.60 next.... winner please!

Yup Leo, scratched...... neither of ours showed up. Can you spot me a hun before the heavies show up...

Looks like Boral knows the track at Churchill downs another amazing win for him.

http://livewiththewizard.twinspires.com/
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Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2009, 06:28:38 PM: Leo it will be on Youtube before the nights out
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Post by: Marshal harpoluke on May 02, 2009, 10:00:24 PM: ;D

And the Winner is-----........

Beattlebomb.

:D

8)
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 02, 2009, 10:37:57 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 02, 2009, 06:21:46 PM
collect $4.60 next.... winner please!
Thanks. ;)

Slim
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 02, 2009, 10:44:11 PM: I know them heavies Roo, they'll be after me long bafore they get on you. The Benji is under the rock next ta the mail box in ol' lady Carson's flower bed.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 15, 2009, 08:23:18 AM: Looks like a Filly(Racheal Alexandra) is the favorite over Derby winner (Mine that Bird) for the second leg of the Triple Crown....

Times have been hard for the Maryland racing, looks like they are taking a new(not so new,) approach with race day . With a ZZ Top concert in the infield.

place yer bets please.

http://www.preakness.com/
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 15, 2009, 08:56:17 AM: Some of the stoggy folks that attend fancy horse races may not be ready for ZZ Top.
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 15, 2009, 09:03:01 AM: Roo, it would serve them right if Mine That Bird won the Triple Crown. Since he's a gelding it's not like he's going to have any value other than as a racehorse to the owners, there won't be any little Mine That Bird offspring for future races.

With all the talk about drugging in the racing industry, it is losing its appeal like other drug affected sports.
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Post by: Arcey on May 15, 2009, 09:44:13 AM: Quote from: Lucky Irish Tom on May 15, 2009, 09:03:01 AM
Since he's a gelding it's not like he's going to have any value other than as a racehorse...........

Stew meat?
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 15, 2009, 10:40:53 AM: Horse meat is very popular in France.
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 15, 2009, 12:22:15 PM: I'm sure the folks at Elmers will be bidding too.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 15, 2009, 03:18:56 PM: Leo, don't eat the paste!
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Post by: litl rooster on May 15, 2009, 10:59:18 PM: Quote from: Lucky Irish Tom on May 15, 2009, 09:03:01 AM

With all the talk about drugging in the racing industry, it is losing its appeal like other drug affected sports.

and that's the owners and the trainers...no tellin' what the horses get
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 16, 2009, 03:03:14 AM: That's the sad part, putting all that stuff in the horses, just make them run faster.
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Post by: Marshal harpoluke on May 16, 2009, 01:16:26 PM: Quote from: Texas Lawdog on May 15, 2009, 10:40:53 AM
Horse meat is very popular in France.
;D

So is Dell's Cooking. :o

;D

8)
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 16, 2009, 01:47:21 PM: Quote from: Marshal harpoluke on May 16, 2009, 01:16:26 PM
;D

So is Dell's Cooking. :o

;D

8)

Well he sure as heck aint cookin mutton.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 16, 2009, 02:16:28 PM: And probably won't!
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Post by: litl rooster on May 16, 2009, 05:42:46 PM: all of ya bet'n yer coins on the Filly, line up at the windr' ....She lead it and won it! "Mind that Bird" got hung up in the pack and didn't make it to the front but ran a good race otherwise.

Owners of Mine that Bird, proably wish'n they had Calvin Boral(Bo-rail) back on top of him today. He was a stride the winner
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 16, 2009, 06:01:00 PM: Congrats. to Rachel on her Preakness Win!
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Post by: litl rooster on May 16, 2009, 06:06:19 PM: Looks like the Jockey got a chance at the Triple Crown but none of the horses.....been 30 years since a horse won it.
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on May 16, 2009, 06:13:46 PM: of the ones we've had over the years, I think Secretariat was my favorite . he could just run away.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 17, 2009, 07:01:31 AM: Quote from: Ozark Tracker on May 16, 2009, 06:13:46 PM
of the ones we've had over the years, I think Secretariat was my favorite . he could just run away.

there will never be another Secretariat.............Affirmed won it also. It's the 2 I remember. Watched Secretariat on Armed Forces TV. Amazing runner and there was no stopping it.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2008/05/27/2008-05-27_secretariat_breezes_by_31_lengths_wins_t.html

should have known YouTube would have it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFquax2F-k
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Post by: Tensleep on May 17, 2009, 08:31:07 AM: Jist saw tha race video, DAMN! that filly can run!
Tha Bird shore put on ah charge, 'nother 1/16th an' he might o' had her.

Better keep ah eye on tha Bird fer tha Belmont.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 17, 2009, 08:55:36 AM: She sure can! I'm ready for the Belmont.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 05, 2009, 11:16:30 PM: Let me start up leaf blower and dust off the bettin' window..

Looks like Ms. Racheal has scratched. However "Mind that Bird' is still in there for the long haul.

http://www.comcast.net/articles/sports-general/20090518/SPORTS-US-HORSE-RACING-BELMONT/
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Post by: litl rooster on June 06, 2009, 05:46:24 PM: Looks like "Mind that Bird' needed anutha 1/16 agin today, coming in 3rd to the his half brother "Summer Bird' (11 to 1 odds) with the other cajon jockey on top... All 10 horse run a good tight race, there wasn't a slack'r in the race.

Nuther year no Triple Crown winner...
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 06, 2009, 05:50:54 PM: ::) :o

let's see Summer Bird, Mind that Bird and a 3rd cousin Turd Bird ;)
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Post by: litl rooster on June 06, 2009, 05:52:54 PM: LOL ....sounds like one of the names I would'a used....btw Summer Bird is a Arkansas horse
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Post by: Ozark Tracker on June 06, 2009, 06:33:04 PM: my cousin over at Will Rogers Downs says they raced their last race this year on the last day of May.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 20, 2010, 10:40:36 PM: Getting pretty dusty in here..Just a few weeks to Post time and I have the early contenders list ready. Got a few picked out for now.

Kentucky Derby Contenders Odds Horse Trainer Owner Breeder
15-1 Awesome Act Jeremy Noseda Vinery Stables and Susan Ro Flaxman Holdings Ltd.
20-1 Tempted to Tapit Steve Klesaris Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck) Mike H. Sloan
20-1 Caracortado Mike Machowsky Blahut Racing and Hi Lo Racing Mike Machowsky
30-1 Dave in Dixie John Sadler Ike and Dawn Thrash Glencrest Farm LLC.
6-1 Sidney's Candy John Sadler Craig Family Trust Craig Family Trust
15-1 Noble's Promise Kenny McPeek Chasing Dreams Racing 2008 LLC Charles Kidder, Ben Kidder, and Nancy Cole
16-1 Dublin D. Wayne Lukas William Mack and Robert Baker
2-1 Eskendereya Todd Pletcher Zayat Stables Sanford R. Robertson
25-1 Discreetly Mine Todd Pletcher E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC. E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC.
35-1 Aikenite Todd Pletcher Dogwood Stable (Cot Campbell) BryLynn Farm, Inc.
14-1 Ron the Greek Tom Amoss Jack T. Hammer Jack T. Hammer
10-1 American Lion Eoin Harty WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farms LL0-1C. and Dr. William Lockridge
30-1 Jackson Bend Nick Zito Robert LaPenta and Jacks or Better Farm (Fred Brei Jacks or Better Farm
15-1 Super Saver Todd Pletcher WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farm LLC.
15-1 Rule Todd Pletcher WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farm LLC.
20-1 Conveyance Bob Baffert Zabeel Racing International Gulf Coast Farms
4-1 Lookin At Lucky Bob Baffert Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman Gulf Coast Farms
10-1 Setsuko Richard Mandella Wertheimer & Frere Wertheimer & Frere
15-1 Odysseus Tom Albertrani Padua Stables
20-1 Interactif Todd Pletcher Wertheimer & Frere Wertheimer & Frere
12-1 Ice Box Nick Zito Robert LaPenta
20-1 Vale of York Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin Racing Stock Vale Ltd
30-1 Homeboykris Rick Dutrow Louis Lazzinnaro Dark Hollow Farm & William Paca Beatson
40-1 Bulldogger Bob Baffert Hal J. Earnhardt, Patti Earnhardt White Fox Farm
30-1 Pounced John Gosden Lady Serena Rothschild Carwell Equities Ltd.
20-1 Dfunnybone Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Paul P. Pompa, Jr. Harold J. Plumley
30-1 Soaring Empire Cam M. Gambolati Ol Memorial Stable and C. E. Glasscock Emory A. Hamilton
35-1 Afleet Express James A. Jerkens Gainesway Stable McMillin Brothers & James Devaney
30-1 Blind Luck Jerry Hollendorfer Mark DeDomenico LLC, John Carver & Jerry Hollendor Fairlawn Farm
20-1 Crisp John W. Sadler Michael Talla James Jones & Randy Swanson
40-1 Moojab Daniel C. Peitz Shadwell Stable Coffee Pot Stable & Roy V. Chapman Rev. Trust
50-1 Shes Funomenal Jerry Hollendorfer STD Racing Stable, Summit Racing, Jerry Hollendorf North Wales LLC
40-1 Spicer Carl A. Nafzger Jim Tafel LLC Jim Tafel LLC
30-1 Tiz Chrome Bob Baffert Lanni Family Trust Whisper Hill Farm
35-1 Uh Oh Bingo Bob Baffert
35-1 Hotep Mark Frostad Sam-Son Farm Sam-Son Farm
40-1 Concord Point Bob Baffert Kaleem Shah Lee McMillin & Ed Rudley
30-1 Kettle River Eoin Harty Darley Stable Stonerside Stable
35-1 Lentenor Michael Matz Lael Stable Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jackson
25-1 Uptowncharlybrown Alan Seewald Fantasy Lane Stable Juan Bruno and Rose Hill Farm
40.1 Bears Hard Ten Nick Zito Bear Stables, Ltd. John B. Cook
12.1 Stay Put Steve Margolis Elaine, Richard, and Bertram Klein Reklein Stables
25-1 Eightyfiveinafifty Gary Contessa A Lakin & Sons & James Kintz Moirano, Team Stallion Racing Lerner, Contessa, McConnell Racing Stable
35-1 Laus Deo Tony Dutrow Fox Hill Farm J S McDonald
40-1 Nextdoorneighbor Mike Machowsky Amerman Racing LLC John & Jerry Amerman
40-1 Backtalk Tom Amoss Gold Mark Farm Cloverleaf Farms II
40-1 Lost Aptitude Dale L. Romans Michael J. Bruder & Frank Jones, Jr. Scott E. Ricker & Richard S. Kaster
50-1 She be Wild Wayne M. Catalano Nancy Mazzoni M. & N. Mazzoni
40-1 Christine Daae Patrick L. Biancone WinStar Farm LLC
16-1 Radio Head Rick Dutrow Jr
15-1 Drosselmeyer William I. Mott WinStar Farm LLC Aaron U. Jones & Marie D. Jones
20-1 Pleasant Prince Wesley A. Ward Kenneth L. And Sarah K. Ramsey Adena Springs
12.1 Endorsement Shannon Ritter WinStar Farm LLC Kilroy Thoroughbred Partnership
15-1 Mission Impazible Todd A. Pletcher Twin Creeks Racing Stable LLC Summer Wind Farm
25-1 Deans Kitten Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey
18-1 Alphies Bet Jerry Hollendor Peter O. Johnson, Sr. & Teresa McWilliams Teresa McWilliams
30-1 Fly Down Todd Pletcher Richard C. Pell Broadway Thoroughbreds Inc. & W. S. Farish
30-1 Connemara Todd Pletcher Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier, Derrick Smith Commonwealth
25-1 Make Music for Me Alexis Barba Ellen & Peter O. Johnson Richard Shultz
15-1 Amen Hallelujah Richard E. Dutrow Jr. IEAH Stables Thorobeam Farm
20-1 Stately Victor Michael J. Maker Thomas F. Conway Adena Springs
30-1 Paddy OPrado Dale L. Romans Donegal Racing Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
25-1 Line of David John W. Sadler Ike & Dawn Thrash
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on April 21, 2010, 06:01:15 AM: Envelope, please. And the winner is........................... ::)
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Post by: litl rooster on April 21, 2010, 07:12:48 AM: Quote from: Four-Eyed Buck on April 21, 2010, 06:01:15 AM
Envelope, please. And the winner is........................... ::)

"eightyfiveinafifty" please place the payment in the envelope and mail it in today ;D
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 21, 2010, 07:42:36 AM: I haven't been keeping up the horses this Year. LR is a good judge of horse flesh, I'll go with his choices.
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Post by: Arcey on April 21, 2010, 11:47:05 AM: Tempted ta Tapit……….. Best leave that alone. Gottah drug induced buzz goin’.

Hey, Roo. Help me out here. Outtah all them horses, how do they set the field for the race?
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 21, 2010, 12:55:05 PM: I'm sure the folks at Lone Star Park will be taking a bunch of bets. They smoke too much in there, I can't go the cigarette and cigar smoke.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 21, 2010, 10:57:57 PM: Quote from: Arcey on April 21, 2010, 11:47:05 AM
Tempted ta Tapit……….. Best leave that alone. Gottah drug induced buzz goin’.

Hey, Roo. Help me out here. Outtah all them horses, how do they set the field for the race?

few weeks away yet it's the survivors ...basically. These are the top earners in there age aand class bracketts.

Arcey
one on the list there.. Bulldogger owned by Hal and Patti Earnhardt is that kin of Dale and Jr.?
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Post by: Arcey on April 21, 2010, 11:55:08 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on April 21, 2010, 10:57:57 PM
Arcey
one on the list there.. Bulldogger owned by Hal and Patti Earnhardt is that kin of Dale and Jr.?

Ain’t familiar with the names, Roo.

Teresa has something to do with horses but I think she ‘n their youngest are show folks ‘n not race folks. One of the slams on the ‘wicked-step-mother’ when she ‘n Junior had their fallin’ out. Spent too much time with four legs rather than four tires.

Midnight drug-doin’ done. Back ta the rack.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on April 22, 2010, 12:46:16 AM: Taylor is a barrel racer. Action debuted the John Wayne/ Dale Sr. car in Fort Worth at the Stockyards. Taylor was there to represent the Earnhardt family. That was a couple of years ago. I got invited because I buy a lot of Action Nascar Diecast.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 26, 2010, 11:04:44 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on April 20, 2010, 10:40:36 PM
Getting pretty dusty in here..Just a few weeks to Post time and I have the early contenders list ready. Got a few picked out for now.

Kentucky Derby Contenders Odds Horse Trainer Owner Breeder
15-1 Awesome Act Jeremy Noseda Vinery Stables and Susan Ro Flaxman Holdings Ltd.
20-1 Tempted to Tapit Steve Klesaris Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck) Mike H. Sloan
20-1 Caracortado Mike Machowsky Blahut Racing and Hi Lo Racing Mike Machowsky
30-1 Dave in Dixie John Sadler Ike and Dawn Thrash Glencrest Farm LLC.
6-1 Sidney's Candy John Sadler Craig Family Trust Craig Family Trust
15-1 Noble's Promise Kenny McPeek Chasing Dreams Racing 2008 LLC Charles Kidder, Ben Kidder, and Nancy Cole
16-1 Dublin D. Wayne Lukas William Mack and Robert Baker
~~2-1 Eskendereya Todd Pletcher Zayat Stables Sanford R. Robertson~~ due to swellin in front end
25-1 Discreetly Mine Todd Pletcher E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC. E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC.
35-1 Aikenite Todd Pletcher Dogwood Stable (Cot Campbell) BryLynn Farm, Inc.
14-1 Ron the Greek Tom Amoss Jack T. Hammer Jack T. Hammer
10-1 American Lion Eoin Harty WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farms LL0-1C. and Dr. William Lockridge
30-1 Jackson Bend Nick Zito Robert LaPenta and Jacks or Better Farm (Fred Brei Jacks or Better Farm
15-1 Super Saver Todd Pletcher WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farm LLC.
15-1 Rule Todd Pletcher WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farm LLC.
20-1 Conveyance Bob Baffert Zabeel Racing International Gulf Coast Farms
4-1 Lookin At Lucky Bob Baffert Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman Gulf Coast Farms
10-1 Setsuko Richard Mandella Wertheimer & Frere Wertheimer & Frere
15-1 Odysseus Tom Albertrani Padua Stables
20-1 Interactif Todd Pletcher Wertheimer & Frere Wertheimer & Frere
12-1 Ice Box Nick Zito Robert LaPenta
20-1 Vale of York Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin Racing Stock Vale Ltd
30-1 Homeboykris Rick Dutrow Louis Lazzinnaro Dark Hollow Farm & William Paca Beatson
40-1 Bulldogger Bob Baffert Hal J. Earnhardt, Patti Earnhardt White Fox Farm
30-1 Pounced John Gosden Lady Serena Rothschild Carwell Equities Ltd.
20-1 Dfunnybone Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Paul P. Pompa, Jr. Harold J. Plumley
30-1 Soaring Empire Cam M. Gambolati Ol Memorial Stable and C. E. Glasscock Emory A. Hamilton
35-1 Afleet Express James A. Jerkens Gainesway Stable McMillin Brothers & James Devaney
30-1 Blind Luck Jerry Hollendorfer Mark DeDomenico LLC, John Carver & Jerry Hollendor Fairlawn Farm
20-1 Crisp John W. Sadler Michael Talla James Jones & Randy Swanson
40-1 Moojab Daniel C. Peitz Shadwell Stable Coffee Pot Stable & Roy V. Chapman Rev. Trust
50-1 Shes Funomenal Jerry Hollendorfer STD Racing Stable, Summit Racing, Jerry Hollendorf North Wales LLC
40-1 Spicer Carl A. Nafzger Jim Tafel LLC Jim Tafel LLC
30-1 Tiz Chrome Bob Baffert Lanni Family Trust Whisper Hill Farm
35-1 Uh Oh Bingo Bob Baffert
35-1 Hotep Mark Frostad Sam-Son Farm Sam-Son Farm
40-1 Concord Point Bob Baffert Kaleem Shah Lee McMillin & Ed Rudley
30-1 Kettle River Eoin Harty Darley Stable Stonerside Stable
35-1 Lentenor Michael Matz Lael Stable Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jackson
25-1 Uptowncharlybrown Alan Seewald Fantasy Lane Stable Juan Bruno and Rose Hill Farm
40.1 Bears Hard Ten Nick Zito Bear Stables, Ltd. John B. Cook
12.1 Stay Put Steve Margolis Elaine, Richard, and Bertram Klein Reklein Stables
25-1 Eightyfiveinafifty Gary Contessa A Lakin & Sons & James Kintz Moirano, Team Stallion Racing Lerner, Contessa, McConnell Racing Stable
35-1 Laus Deo Tony Dutrow Fox Hill Farm J S McDonald
40-1 Nextdoorneighbor Mike Machowsky Amerman Racing LLC John & Jerry Amerman
40-1 Backtalk Tom Amoss Gold Mark Farm Cloverleaf Farms II
40-1 Lost Aptitude Dale L. Romans Michael J. Bruder & Frank Jones, Jr. Scott E. Ricker & Richard S. Kaster
50-1 She be Wild Wayne M. Catalano Nancy Mazzoni M. & N. Mazzoni
40-1 Christine Daae Patrick L. Biancone WinStar Farm LLC
16-1 Radio Head Rick Dutrow Jr
15-1 Drosselmeyer William I. Mott WinStar Farm LLC Aaron U. Jones & Marie D. Jones
20-1 Pleasant Prince Wesley A. Ward Kenneth L. And Sarah K. Ramsey Adena Springs
12.1 Endorsement Shannon Ritter WinStar Farm LLC Kilroy Thoroughbred Partnership
15-1 Mission Impazible Todd A. Pletcher Twin Creeks Racing Stable LLC Summer Wind Farm
25-1 Deans Kitten Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey
18-1 Alphies Bet Jerry Hollendor Peter O. Johnson, Sr. & Teresa McWilliams Teresa McWilliams
30-1 Fly Down Todd Pletcher Richard C. Pell Broadway Thoroughbreds Inc. & W. S. Farish
30-1 Connemara Todd Pletcher Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier, Derrick Smith Commonwealth
25-1 Make Music for Me Alexis Barba Ellen & Peter O. Johnson Richard Shultz
15-1 Amen Hallelujah Richard E. Dutrow Jr. IEAH Stables Thorobeam Farm
20-1 Stately Victor Michael J. Maker Thomas F. Conway Adena Springs
30-1 Paddy OPrado Dale L. Romans Donegal Racing Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
25-1 Line of David John W. Sadler Ike & Dawn Thrash

Arcey thats what I meant by survivors. Trainer Todd Pletcher has already brought another in to replace it. a Filly "Devil May Care"
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Post by: Arcey on April 28, 2010, 11:08:12 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on April 20, 2010, 10:40:36 PM
Getting pretty dusty in here..Just a few weeks to Post time and I have the early contenders list ready. Got a few picked out for now.

Kentucky Derby Contenders Odds Horse Trainer Owner Breeder
15-1 Awesome Act Jeremy Noseda Vinery Stables and Susan Ro Flaxman Holdings Ltd.
20-1 Tempted to Tapit Steve Klesaris Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck) Mike H. Sloan
20-1 Caracortado Mike Machowsky Blahut Racing and Hi Lo Racing Mike Machowsky
30-1 Dave in Dixie John Sadler Ike and Dawn Thrash Glencrest Farm LLC.
6-1 Sidney's Candy John Sadler Craig Family Trust Craig Family Trust
15-1 Noble's Promise Kenny McPeek Chasing Dreams Racing 2008 LLC Charles Kidder, Ben Kidder, and Nancy Cole
16-1 Dublin D. Wayne Lukas William Mack and Robert Baker
2-1 Eskendereya Todd Pletcher Zayat Stables Sanford R. Robertson
25-1 Discreetly Mine Todd Pletcher E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC. E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC.
35-1 Aikenite Todd Pletcher Dogwood Stable (Cot Campbell) BryLynn Farm, Inc.
14-1 Ron the Greek Tom Amoss Jack T. Hammer Jack T. Hammer
10-1 American Lion Eoin Harty WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farms LL0-1C. and Dr. William Lockridge
30-1 Jackson Bend Nick Zito Robert LaPenta and Jacks or Better Farm (Fred Brei Jacks or Better Farm
15-1 Super Saver Todd Pletcher WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farm LLC.
15-1 Rule Todd Pletcher WinStar Farm LLC. WinStar Farm LLC.
20-1 Conveyance Bob Baffert Zabeel Racing International Gulf Coast Farms
4-1 Lookin At Lucky Bob Baffert Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman Gulf Coast Farms
10-1 Setsuko Richard Mandella Wertheimer & Frere Wertheimer & Frere
15-1 Odysseus Tom Albertrani Padua Stables
20-1 Interactif Todd Pletcher Wertheimer & Frere Wertheimer & Frere
12-1 Ice Box Nick Zito Robert LaPenta
20-1 Vale of York Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin Racing Stock Vale Ltd
30-1 Homeboykris Rick Dutrow Louis Lazzinnaro Dark Hollow Farm & William Paca Beatson
40-1 Bulldogger Bob Baffert Hal J. Earnhardt, Patti Earnhardt White Fox Farm
30-1 Pounced John Gosden Lady Serena Rothschild Carwell Equities Ltd.
20-1 Dfunnybone Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Paul P. Pompa, Jr. Harold J. Plumley
30-1 Soaring Empire Cam M. Gambolati Ol Memorial Stable and C. E. Glasscock Emory A. Hamilton
35-1 Afleet Express James A. Jerkens Gainesway Stable McMillin Brothers & James Devaney
30-1 Blind Luck Jerry Hollendorfer Mark DeDomenico LLC, John Carver & Jerry Hollendor Fairlawn Farm
20-1 Crisp John W. Sadler Michael Talla James Jones & Randy Swanson
40-1 Moojab Daniel C. Peitz Shadwell Stable Coffee Pot Stable & Roy V. Chapman Rev. Trust
50-1 Shes Funomenal Jerry Hollendorfer STD Racing Stable, Summit Racing, Jerry Hollendorf North Wales LLC
40-1 Spicer Carl A. Nafzger Jim Tafel LLC Jim Tafel LLC
30-1 Tiz Chrome Bob Baffert Lanni Family Trust Whisper Hill Farm
35-1 Uh Oh Bingo Bob Baffert
35-1 Hotep Mark Frostad Sam-Son Farm Sam-Son Farm
40-1 Concord Point Bob Baffert Kaleem Shah Lee McMillin & Ed Rudley
30-1 Kettle River Eoin Harty Darley Stable Stonerside Stable
35-1 Lentenor Michael Matz Lael Stable Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jackson
25-1 Uptowncharlybrown Alan Seewald Fantasy Lane Stable Juan Bruno and Rose Hill Farm
40.1 Bears Hard Ten Nick Zito Bear Stables, Ltd. John B. Cook
12.1 Stay Put Steve Margolis Elaine, Richard, and Bertram Klein Reklein Stables
25-1 Eightyfiveinafifty Gary Contessa A Lakin & Sons & James Kintz Moirano, Team Stallion Racing Lerner, Contessa, McConnell Racing Stable
35-1 Laus Deo Tony Dutrow Fox Hill Farm J S McDonald
40-1 Nextdoorneighbor Mike Machowsky Amerman Racing LLC John & Jerry Amerman
40-1 Backtalk Tom Amoss Gold Mark Farm Cloverleaf Farms II
40-1 Lost Aptitude Dale L. Romans Michael J. Bruder & Frank Jones, Jr. Scott E. Ricker & Richard S. Kaster
50-1 She be Wild Wayne M. Catalano Nancy Mazzoni M. & N. Mazzoni
40-1 Christine Daae Patrick L. Biancone WinStar Farm LLC
16-1 Radio Head Rick Dutrow Jr
15-1 Drosselmeyer William I. Mott WinStar Farm LLC Aaron U. Jones & Marie D. Jones
20-1 Pleasant Prince Wesley A. Ward Kenneth L. And Sarah K. Ramsey Adena Springs
12.1 ~~Endorsement Shannon Ritter WinStar Farm LLC Kilroy Thoroughbred Partnership~~
15-1 Mission Impazible Todd A. Pletcher Twin Creeks Racing Stable LLC Summer Wind Farm
25-1 Deans Kitten Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey
18-1 Alphies Bet Jerry Hollendor Peter O. Johnson, Sr. & Teresa McWilliams Teresa McWilliams
30-1 Fly Down Todd Pletcher Richard C. Pell Broadway Thoroughbreds Inc. & W. S. Farish
30-1 Connemara Todd Pletcher Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier, Derrick Smith Commonwealth
25-1 Make Music for Me Alexis Barba Ellen & Peter O. Johnson Richard Shultz
15-1 Amen Hallelujah Richard E. Dutrow Jr. IEAH Stables Thorobeam Farm
20-1 Stately Victor Michael J. Maker Thomas F. Conway Adena Springs
30-1 Paddy OPrado Dale L. Romans Donegal Racing Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
25-1 Line of David John W. Sadler Ike & Dawn Thrash

Scratch another. Endorsement. Ankle fracture.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 28, 2010, 02:58:51 PM: Sidneys Candy, another from the Jenny Craig family foundation...Is starting to be my favorite
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Post by: litl rooster on April 29, 2010, 07:22:58 AM: Looks like they have finally got it down to the 20 for the gate

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/contenders

I'm sticking with Sidneys Candy for the win

I see Paddys O'Prado on my ticket along with Awesome Act.
I think Jockey Calvin Boral was missed matched to the horse this year, but that why he rides and I watch.

$2 ticket please
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Post by: litl rooster on April 29, 2010, 10:46:36 PM: Busy day Saturday, Racing from Richmond........."Gold Cup" steeple chase here in this county and the Derby. I better stock up on snacks and some lemonade
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Post by: Arcey on April 30, 2010, 08:11:52 AM: I’ll take Lookin’ at Lucky, Sidney's Candy ‘n Devil May Care. That way I got inside ta outside ‘n one in the middle of the gate covered.

Best hit the grocery myownself. As the Brits would say, there should be some good ‘ricein’’ goin’ on..
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Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2010, 08:05:03 AM: Here's a future contender

http://www.comcast.net/video/introducing-the-world-s-smallest-horse/1479220495/Comcast/1481703439/
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Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2010, 01:12:57 PM: Current track conditions are wet.......looks like some rough weather heading that way the next hour or so.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2010, 05:18:48 PM: POST TIME ;D
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Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2010, 05:37:34 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on April 29, 2010, 07:22:58 AM
I think Jockey Calvin Boral was missed matched to the horse this year, but that why he rides and I watch.

$2 ticket please

and I might point out I am still watching in disbelieve
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Post by: Arcey on May 02, 2010, 08:10:42 AM: Oh well. Two bucks. Easy come, easy go…….

Hope the ole boy they give a hunnert gran ta bet buys hisownself a better toupee with the winnin’s.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2010, 09:58:05 AM: Quote from: Arcey on May 02, 2010, 08:10:42 AM
Oh well. Two bucks. Easy come, easy go…….

Hope the ole boy they give a hunnert gran ta bet buys hisownself a better toupee with the winnin’s.

I tolt' Montana that very same thing.... ;D Who by the way picked Super Saver with Calvin Bo"rail" to win

I I see Kyle snuck one in finally

and a horse called Bubble Economy, won the $75,00 purse on the 6th race here at The Meadows.

I got $2 more sez that horse(Super saver) don't win the Preakness.
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Post by: Delmonico on May 02, 2010, 02:20:37 PM: I buy most of my groceries at Super Saver here in Lincoln, they have a good bakery and really good smokehouses at all their stores, lots of nice fresh produce also.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 02, 2010, 02:37:37 PM: Del, fer yur sake I hope the Horse stays healthy
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Post by: litl rooster on May 11, 2010, 08:05:50 AM: Super Saver Won’t Win Preakness Stakes Says Oddsmaker
The folks from BetUS.com don't believe for a moment that Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver will repeat that feat at this coming weekend's Preakness Stakes. They list Super Saver with +250 odds of winning the 2010 Preakness Stakes race with a payout potential of $25 for every $10 bet.

But D.S. Williams, an analyst for the BetUS.com website, seems to contradict what the oddsmakers are believing.

"Super Saver didn't run overly fast in the Kentucky Derby, meaning that he should have enough in the tank for the Preakness Stakes in two weeks. Not only that, but his running style, lying off of the pace just a few lengths, is conducive to a Preakness victory."

Super Saver came into this year's Kentucky Derby getting more action at one point than any other horse, including the favorite Lookin' At Lucky.

Jockey Calvin Borel has predicted that Super Saver will not only win this weekend's Preakness Stakes but that he will go on to win the Triple Crown.

Borel had ridden three horses to victory in four of the last Kentucky Derby races.

Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com

current odds for the Preakness

A little Warm 20 - 1

Aikenite 20 - 1

American Lion 10 - 1

Awesome Act 30 - 1

Backtalk 50 - 1

Bushwhacked 20 - 1

Caracortado 15 - 1

Deans Kitten 20 - 1

Discreetly Mine 15 - 1

Dublin 8 - 1

First Dude 12 - 1

Homeboykris 40 - 1

Hurricane Ike 20 - 1

Jackson Bend 10 - 1

Line of David 25 - 1

Lookin At Lucky 6 - 1

Make Music For Me 4 - 1

Mission Impazible 10 - 1

Northern Giant 20 - 1

Paddy Oprado 3 - 1

Pleasant Prince 20 - 1

Schoolyard Dreams 20 - 1

Sidneys Candy 10 - 1

Stately Victor 10 - 1

Super Saver 2 - 1

Turf Melody 20 - 1

Yawanna Twist 20 - 1
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Arcey on May 11, 2010, 11:51:40 AM: What’s the short, fat dude with the bad hair piece sayin’?
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 11, 2010, 11:44:00 PM: Quote from: Arcey on May 11, 2010, 11:51:40 AM
What’s the short, fat dude with the bad hair piece sayin’?

he's hidin' from the mob
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 16, 2010, 05:46:30 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 02, 2010, 02:37:37 PM
Del, fer yur sake I hope the Horse stays healthy

Del be suspious of any bargin priced steaks.................Calvin Bo"rail" was unable to get Super Saver to the front for a win
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 08, 2011, 07:12:26 AM: Open the windows and doors in this place...................Wash the Julieps Glasses...Here's the early contenders for the 137th running of the roses

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/contenders

"Stay Thirsty" is my early favorite only because Beer Miester isn't on the list
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on April 08, 2011, 09:21:43 AM: I'm torn between To Honor and Serve and Pants on fire. love both those names.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 08, 2011, 11:21:35 AM: another scientific approach
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on April 08, 2011, 11:58:24 AM: Pants On Fire really grabbed me but the other called out to me as well. It is science. I have a few more equations to work out but I think I will have it by post time.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 10, 2011, 04:35:47 AM: Results from yesterdays Woods Memorial a you tube link available.

http://www.horseracingnation.com/race/2011_Wood_Memorial_G1
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 15, 2011, 09:13:58 AM: here's the gate to tomorrow's gate at the Arkansas Derby

http://www.horseracingnation.com/race/2011_Arkansas_Derby_G1
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 15, 2011, 07:07:22 PM: Here's a chance for you to be the man with the bad toupe and free wager at the parimutal window

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/42364069
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on April 16, 2011, 10:59:24 AM: A lot of responsibility comes with 100 Gs ta bet. Can ya just keep the money?
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 17, 2011, 01:09:34 AM: Arvharcharch won yesterday's Arkansas derby, if you had it to win it paid 12-1. I frankly didn't see a Kentucky Derby winner in it.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on April 21, 2011, 03:09:50 PM: currently it looks like these will be at the starting gate. Leo looks like Pants on Fire is the peoples favorite

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on April 21, 2011, 03:19:04 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on April 21, 2011, 03:09:50 PM
currently it looks like these will be at the starting gate. Leo looks like Pants on Fire is the peoples favorite

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses

Sweet, see the science works.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets aka OTB
Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2011, 05:25:37 AM: Leo I hope you and 4 Eye'd Buck got them Horns ready it's week to Post time

courtesy of the Daily Racing Form

Updated 4/28/2011
  Horse / Sire Watchmaker Odds,
Future Odds,
& Best Beyer Owner,
Trainer,
& Jockey Last Race (Beyer) Next Likely Race

1 Dialed In
by Mineshaft 4-1 8-1 97 Robert LaPenta
N. Zito/J. Leparoux Florida Derby, 4/3
1st by a head, 93 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  Jay Privman: Others have had a hiccup along the way. It's been smooth sailing for him.
Mike Watchmaker: Gets credit for consistency, but he's a favorite without a big form edge.

2 Nehro
by Mineshaft 6-1 2-1f 98 Zayat Stables
S. Asmussen/C. Nakatani Arkansas Derby, 4/16
2nd by a neck, 98 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Has really gotten good in last few races, and Derby distance is right up his alley.
MW: Like everyone else, he'll need a decent trip, but he is a top threat to win the Derby.

3 Uncle Mo
by Indian Charlie 8-1 7-2 108 Repole Stable
T. Pletcher/J. Velazquez Wood Memorial, 4/9
3rd by 1 1/4, 92 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Encouraging work on Tuesday puts him squarely in Derby picture; mulligan for Wood?
MW: Even if he returns to form, the Derby distance has always been a question for him.

4 Archarcharch
by Arch 10-1 2-1f 98 Robert & Loval Yagos
W. Fires/J. Court Arkansas Derby, 4/16
1st by a neck, 98 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Court gave him a super ride in Ark. Derby, taking him back and making one late run.
MW: Lucky the wire got there when it did, but he's a lot better than anyone first thought.

5 Toby's Corner
by Bellamy Road 10-1 2-1f 94 Dianne Cotter
H. G. Motion/E. Castro Wood Memorial, 4/9
1st by a neck, 94 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Loved the way he won Wood, knifing through traffic from the back despite slow pace.
MW: Wasn't crazy about his Beyer, but soft Beyers were the rule in all final Derby preps.

6 Mucho Macho Man
by Macho Uno 12-1 30-1 99 Reeves T'bred Racg, et al
K. Ritvo/R. Maragh Louisiana Derby, 3/26
3rd by 3/4, 93 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Consistent colt figures to get a great trip by stalking the committed front-runners.
MW: He holds up to later prep results; six-week gap coming into this is a concern, though.

7 Midnight Interlude
by War Chant 15-1 2-1f 97 Arnold Zetcher
B. Baffert/V. Espinoza Santa Anita Derby, 4/9
1st by a head, 97 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Game winner of SA Derby, but didn't race at 2; that's a huge hurdle for Derby success.
MW: Many of these horses look so similar; maybe this could be the year that rule falls.

8 Master of Hounds
by Kingmambo 20-1 2-1f 80t Mrs. John Magnier
A. O'Brien/undecided U A E Derby, 3/26
2nd by a nose, 115 (RPR) Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Considering how wide open race has become, can you really blame Euro for trying?
MW: Barn merits respect, but it feels like they're just taking a stab in an average Derby.

9 Pants On Fire
by Jump Start 20-1 2-1f 94 George & Lori Hall
K. Breen/A. Napravnik Louisiana Derby, 3/26
1st by a neck, 94 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Napravnik seeking to be first female rider to win Derby; she made difference at FG.
MW: He might have been fortunate to beat the rapidly improving Nehro when he did.

10 Soldat
by War Front 20-1 18-1 103 Harvey Clarke, et al
K. McLaughlin/A. Garcia Florida Derby, 4/3
5th by 10 1/4, 76 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: If more speed keeps coming out of the race, he might get the trip he needs after all.
MW: That's his best shot, because he was ineffective when denied the lead last time.

11 Animal Kingdom
by Leroidesanimaux 25-1 2-1f 93 Team Valor International
H. G. Motion/R. Albarado Spiral, 3/26
1st by 2 3/4, 93 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Albarado will work him at CD this week; provided he handles dirt, he runs.
MW: Even if he handles dirt, he'll be facing much better in Derby than he beat at Turfway.

12 Brilliant Speed
by Dynaformer 25-1 2-1f 93 Live Oak Plantation
T. Albertrani/J. Rosario Blue Grass, 4/16
1st by a nose, 93 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Finished furiously in Blue Grass, but seems as though he's a turf/synthetic specialist.
MW: His first two career starts came on dirt, and he was beaten 19 1/4 and 21 lengths.

13 Comma to the Top
by Bwana Charlie 30-1 90-1 97 Barber, Birnbaum, et al
P. Miller/P. Valenzuela Santa Anita Derby, 4/9
2nd by a head, 97 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: With P. Val. aboard, you can be sure he will be a significant player in the early stages.
MW: They had it right when they were passing the Derby with this hard-hitting throwback.

14 Shackleford
by Forestry 30-1 2-1f 93 M. Lauffer & W. Cubbedge
D. Romans/J. Castanon Florida Derby, 4/3
2nd by a head, 93 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Fla. Derby performance was outstanding; took the heat, nailed late by Derby favorite.
MW: Was surprisingly game, but no one else beside Dialed In showed up in Fla. Derby.

15 Santiva
by Giant's Causeway 40-1 37-1 91 Tom Walters
E. Kenneally/S. Bridgmohan Blue Grass, 4/16
9th by 6 1/2, 82 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Didn't really get a clean trip in Blue Grass; won important stakes at CD last fall.
MW: Problem is, he doesn't have that one performance that says he can win the Derby.

16 Stay Thirsty
by Bernardini 40-1 40-1 89 Repole Stable
T. Pletcher/R. Dominguez Florida Derby, 4/3
7th by 16 3/4, 66 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Ran dreadfully in Fla. Derby, and Welsch wasn't crazy about his work Sunday. Pass.
MW: Agreed, he was awful at GP, but he did wallop Toby's Corner two back in Gotham.

17 Twinspired
by Harlan's Holiday 40-1 2-1f 93 Alpha St., Skychai Racing, et al
M. Maker/M. Smith Blue Grass, 4/16
2nd by a nose, 93 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Tough loss in Blue Grass; defections from those above him on earnings list got him in.
MW: In his only prior start on dirt, he was beaten almost 12 lengths at Remington Park.

18 Decisive Moment
by With Distinction 60-1 186-1 91 Just for Fun Stable
J. Arias/K. Clark Spiral, 3/26
2nd by 2 3/4, 88 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: There's a lot of clutter in this field. Hard to envision him even getting a piece of this.
MW: Another example of the disconnect between graded earnings and racing ability.

19 Twice the Appeal
by Successful Appeal 60-1 2-1f 89 Brown, Flores, & Hernandez
J. Bonde/C. Borel Sunland Derby, 3/27
1st by 1 1/2, 89 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: Was smartly managed to get plenty of graded cash and assure spot in 20-horse field.
MW: Just because you can do something, in this case run, it doesn't mean you should.

20 Watch Me Go
by West Acre 60-1 2-1f 84 Gilbert Campbell
K. O'Connell/undecided Illinois Derby, 4/9
6th by a 17, 66 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
  JP: With the exception of Tampa Bay Derby, his form isn't much, but he's got the cash.
MW: And in Tampa Derby, he edged a horse who was claimed for $16K in his prior start.

;) ;)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2011, 05:27:32 AM: $2. on Stay Thirsty to win
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 01, 2011, 11:00:21 AM: Nine is my favorite number and just so happens ta be Pants on Fire. I'm puttin down all the change I find in the sofa cushions.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 01, 2011, 09:51:46 PM: Ok here's my picks....
Master of Hounds (I know of this trainer from Ireland) Aidan O'Brien is killin' 'em dead from Coolmore stud. Knew his mother down in So Cal. Will this horse handle the dirt is the question.
Next is Pants on Fire, gotta go with a female jock!!
Then Stay Thirsty..
Gotta see later on in the week for post positions assigned and odds then will adjust my order 1-2-3.
Learned not to change my intitial choices...been burned before.....instincts, instincts...
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 04, 2011, 06:38:51 PM: Hey y'all,
Post positions and early odds are up for the Derby :D ;D ;)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2011, 02:45:49 PM: 137th Kentucky Derby
Purse: $2 million; 1 1/14 miles; Grade 1

1. Archarcharch, J. Court, 10-1
2. Brilliant Speed, J. Rosario, 30-1
3. Twice the Appeal, C. Borel, 30-1
4. Stay Thirsty, R. Dominguez, 30-1
5. Decisive Moment, K. Clark, 50-1
6. Comma To The Top, P. Valenzuela, 30-1
7. Pants On Fire, R. Napravnik, 30-1
8. Dialed In, J. Leparoux, 4-1
9. Derby Kitten, J. Castellano, 30-1
10. Twinspired, M. Smith, 30-1
11. Master of Hounds, G. Gomez, 20-1
12. Santiva, S. Bridgmohan, 30-1
13. Mucho Macho Man, R. Maragh, 12-1
14. Shackleford, J. Castanon, 20-1
15. Midnight Interlude, V. Espinoza, 12-1
16. Animal Kingdom, R. Albarado, 20-1
17. Soldat, A. Garcia, 20-1
18. Uncle Mo, J. Velazquez, 5-1
19. Nehro, C. Nakatani, 6-1
20. Watch Me Go, R. Bejarano, 50-1

Odds by Mike Watchmaker
Post time: 6:24 p.m. Eastern
TV: NBC
All carry 126 pounds

I don't put alot into the post positions,
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2011, 06:38:02 PM: Thanks Lil' Rooster I SHOULD have done the posting of the order :-[
Just glad my picks are in the middle not the inside or outside gates...looks like anybody's race
My "Murphy's law luck" the grey horse Twinspired will win it..Crazy superstition I was told while back always to bet on the grey in the field...
Always get excited for the Derby 8)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2011, 07:26:41 PM: Quote from: mestiza letty on May 05, 2011, 06:38:02 PM
Thanks Lil' Rooster I SHOULD have done the posting of the order :-[
Just glad my picks are in the middle not the inside or outside gates...looks like anybody's race
My "Murphy's law luck" the grey horse Twinspired will win it..Crazy superstition I was told while back always to bet on the grey in the field...
Always get excited for the Derby 8)

II was always told not to bet on the Gray... I never cared for one as a saddle horse either, unlike some of the guys I worked with they prided them as some exotic color.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 05, 2011, 07:41:55 PM: Just so long as there is no green horse it's anybodies race.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2011, 10:09:27 PM: Funny how folks from different areas got the complete opposite info. on them grey horses.
Quote from: litl rooster on May 05, 2011, 07:26:41 PM
II was always told not to bet on the Gray... I never cared for one as a saddle horse either, unlike some of the guys I worked with they prided them as some exotic color.
Have ridden quite a few grey saddle horses in my time & have to agree they did have a funny personality about them. I'd never owned one myself. Guess some folks just favored the color most of all.
It's always fun to watch the Derby race, and the colorful hats on the ladies.
I tried posting an earlier reply before going out but it might have been lost or something....
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 06, 2011, 06:00:33 AM: Yep the Hats The Royal Wedding goers had nothing on the Kentucky derby goers. Virginia has their Hat day also on the 1st Sat in May, the Gold Cup Races are held at the The Great Meadow about 20 minutes NW of here in the The Plains Va. Fancy hat's the Fancy cars Fancy Pinics using the best Virginia Wines. It feilds horses and trainers from all over the world as does the Derby.

http://www.vagoldcup.com/new/virginia/

I believe NASCAR is at Darlington this weekend I better go stock up on Fritos and Chips and Hot Dogs
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 06, 2011, 05:38:20 PM: ~~3 Uncle Mo~~
by Indian Charlie 8-1 7-2 108 Repole Stable
T. Pletcher/J. Velazquez Wood Memorial, 4/9
3rd by 1 1/4, 92 Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs, 5/7
JP: Encouraging work on Tuesday puts him squarely in Derby picture; mulligan for Wood?
MW: Even if he returns to form, the Derby distance has always been a question for him.

Has an intestinal infection, which moved everyone up a notch or 2 The odds have change drastically on "Pants on Fire" around 9 to 1 however the Kentucy Oaks was just run and the Jockey for Pants on Fire, Rosie Napravnik run out of dirt, ended up taking a strong second. Her mount came from the rear and just there by a hair at the end. I imagine the bookmakers will adjust accordingly now.

I am going to box my bet going with Twice the Appeal-Mucho Macho Man-Stay Thirsty
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 06, 2011, 06:18:00 PM: Thanks fer the updates on Uncle Mo scratch.. ;) Figured that would happen anyhow, runnin' with the colic ain't too good :P
Will hafta peep in the the odds again still gonna box my original choices...
Leo, ya gotta pick 2 more ;D
Good luck to everyone!!
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 06, 2011, 06:59:13 PM: Quote from: mestiza letty on May 06, 2011, 06:18:00 PM
Thanks fer the updates on Uncle Mo scratch.. ;) Figured that would happen anyhow, runnin' with the colic ain't too good :P
Will hafta peep in the the odds again still gonna box my original choices...
Leo, ya gotta pick 2 more ;D
Good luck to everyone!!

Sounds like it's little more than colic.. Pletcher interview tonight said they are still trying to find the source
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 06, 2011, 07:12:34 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 06, 2011, 06:59:13 PM

Sounds like it's little more than colic.. Pletcher interview tonight said they are still trying to find the source
Oww that could be a "life threatener" if a vet can't figger it either...Those Thorughbreds are a sensitive breed when bred too high...
Hope for the best, hate to see a loss :(
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 06, 2011, 08:17:11 PM: Quote from: mestiza letty on May 06, 2011, 06:18:00 PM
Thanks fer the updates on Uncle Mo scratch.. ;) Figured that would happen anyhow, runnin' with the colic ain't too good :P
Will hafta peep in the the odds again still gonna box my original choices...
Leo, ya gotta pick 2 more ;D
Good luck to everyone!!

To Honor and Serve was on ma list. Aint in the line up no more so I will go with Brilliant Speed and Dialed In.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 07, 2011, 03:14:45 PM: Post time an they are talkin hats. Guess it rained earlier an they is waitin a spell. I got ma ball cap on so let's go.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 07, 2011, 03:52:09 PM: Quote from: Leo Tanner on May 07, 2011, 03:14:45 PM
Post time an they are talkin hats. Guess it rained earlier an they is waitin a spell. I got ma ball cap on so let's go.

Youu still got some time to tune your bugle. There was 13 races today.

I seen Chef Bobby Flay on there today, he predicts "Soldat' will win the the Triple Crown....I'd bet a worn out martingale he does not bet his TV channel on it.

The CasCity chef have any predictions?
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 07, 2011, 03:57:07 PM: Get Stormy and Smart Bid are fightin it out right now In the Turf.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 07, 2011, 04:06:22 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 07, 2011, 03:52:09 PM

Youu still got some time to tune your bugle. There was 13 races today.

I seen Chef Bobby Flay on there today, he predicts "Soldat' will win the the Triple Crown....I'd bet a worn out martingale he does not bet his TV channel on it.

The CasCity chef have any predictions?

I know Roo, I was just not in the mood ta hear about hats. Weather has improved.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 07, 2011, 05:47:09 PM: Glad Arch seems to be OK. He gave it his all.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 07, 2011, 05:57:36 PM: Looks like Lil' Rooster was the only one 'ta pick one of the top 3 with the Macho Man.... show don't pay much :P
'Twas anybody's race, happy fer the winners just the same ;D
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 07, 2011, 06:35:36 PM: The one I did pick was the only one that I thought had a chance. The other 2 were sciienticial picked, Liked the name silk colors the Jockey, throw em all in a hat and draw them. Just as hard to pick the top 3 at Darlington too.

I have to admit I didn't think Animal Kingdom would be wearing the roses
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 07, 2011, 06:36:39 PM: Quote from: Leo Tanner on May 07, 2011, 05:47:09 PM
Glad Arch seems to be OK. He gave it his all.

I am too. That's the horse who squeaked out the win at the Aekansas Derby
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 07, 2011, 06:50:09 PM: Arch stumbled a bit on the second stride breakin' outta the gate just wonder if that led to the the stress on his foreleg..
Prolly stand at stud from now on :(
'Twas a crap shoot this year on the picks :)
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Arcey on May 07, 2011, 06:58:15 PM: 20 ta 1................... Damn....................

Is it too late ta bet?
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 07, 2011, 07:06:24 PM: Quote from: Arcey on May 07, 2011, 06:58:15 PM
20 ta 1................... Damn....................

Is it too late ta bet?

wish it worked that way
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Arcey on May 07, 2011, 07:12:45 PM: Phooey..........
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: wildman1 on May 09, 2011, 02:35:11 AM: Only thing worse than not bettin on the right hoss, is bettin on the wrong one. WM
Quote from: Arcey on May 07, 2011, 07:12:45 PM
Phooey..........
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 12, 2011, 09:05:37 AM: Quote from: wildman1 on May 09, 2011, 02:35:11 AM
Only thing worse than not bettin on the right hoss, is bettin on the wrong one. WM

spoken like an handicapper I mean expert
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on May 12, 2011, 12:59:05 PM: Jockey for the second place horse was found dead in his car at CD either yesterday or day before. wonder what's up with that??????????? ::) :o
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: litl rooster on May 12, 2011, 02:47:52 PM: I missed the news the past couple of days

http://www.drf.com/news/michael-baze-autopsy-inconclusive-jockey-found-dead-was-facing-cocaine-charge

Preakness probables Horse Trainer Last start

Animal Kingdom Graham Motion 1st - Kentucky Derby
Astrology Steve Asmussen 2nd - Jerome
Concealed Identity Dean Gaudet 1st - Tesio
Dance City Todd Pletcher 3rd - Arkansas Derby
Dialed In Nick Zito 8th - Kentucky Derby
Flashpoint Wesley Ward 4th - Florida Derby
King Congie Tom Albertrani 3rd - Blue Grass
Mr. Commons John Shirreffs 3rd - Santa Anita Derby
Mucho Macho Man Kathy Ritvo 3rd - Kentucky Derby
Norman Asbjornson Chris Grove 4th - Wood Memorial
Prime Cut Neil Howard 2nd - Lexington
Santiva Eddie Kenneally 6th - Kentucky Derby
Shackleford Dale Romans 4th - Kentucky Derby
Sway Away Jeff Bonde 4th - Arkansas Derby
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: mestiza letty on May 12, 2011, 06:10:55 PM: Gotta go with the Animal Kingdom ;D Seein' a Triple Crowner been scarce :)
I check on my other 2 picks
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets
Post by: Leo Tanner on May 12, 2011, 11:40:46 PM: Still lookin over the form. That Animal Kingdom has a heck of a jock. Seems just ta know just what ta do when.
Title: Re: It's Derby time...Place yer bets OTB now open
Post by: litl rooster on May 15, 2011, 05:23:26 AM: May 21 at Pimlico, but not until very recently did Dale Romans, the trainer of Shackleford, realize that his colt is in line for smaller, albeit significant, bonus as well.

“I didn’t know about it until yesterday,” Romans said Thursday on a national teleconference. “It’s a little more incentive to go there.”

Yes, by virtue of merely running in the Fountain of Youth Stakes, then finishing second in the Florida Derby, Shackleford is eligible for a $550,000 bonus in the Preakness. That means that both he and Dialed In stand to win more money should they capture the Preakness than would Animal Kingdom, who just outran those two rivals, and 16 others, in the Kentucky Derby.

Currently the list looks like this for next Saturdays Preakness

   Horse Trainer Jockey Last Start Watchmaker's Odds

  Animal Kingdom Graham Motion John Velazquez 1st, Kentucky Derby 5-2

  Astrology Steve Asmussen Mike Smith 2nd, Jerome 15-1

  Concealed Identity Eddie Gaudet Sheldon Russell 1st, Tesio 30-1

  Dance City Todd Pletcher Ramon Dominguez 3rd, Arkansas Derby 15-1

  Dialed In Nick Zito Julien Leparoux 8th, Kentucky Derby 6-1

  Flashpoint Wesley Ward Cornelio Velasquez 4th, Florida Derby 20-1

  Isn't He Perfect * Doodnauth Shivmangal Undecided 5th, Jerome 50-1

  King Congie Tom Albertrani Robby Albarado 3rd, Blue Grass 20-1

  Midnight Interlude Bob Baffert Martin Garcia 16th, Kentucky Derby 15-1

  Mr. Commons John Shirreffs Victor Espinoza 3rd, Santa Anita Derby 20-1

Mucho Macho Man Kathy Ritvo Rajiv Maragh 3rd, Kentucky Derby 6-1

Nehro Steve Asmussen Corey Nakatani 2nd, Kentucky Derby 5-1

  Norman Asbjornson Chris Grove Julian Pimentel 4th, Wood Memorial 30-1

  Saratoga Red * D. Wayne Lukas Undecided 6th, Churchill allowance 10-1

  Shackleford Dale Romans Jesus Castanon 4th, Kentucky Derby 12-1

  Sway Away Jeff Bonde Garrett Gomez 4th, Arkansas Derby 20-1

I high lighted the ones I think are the best in the field I think Shackleford is not out of the Running but think Nehro been holding back and is the one to watch...fine print stuff here...Remember all investments run a chance of loss's- remember you should deversfy(sp) your porfolio with other ivestments, slots winnings-lottery tickets etc
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 15, 2011, 08:11:08 AM: I like Concealed Identity, Flashpoint and Dialed In.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 15, 2011, 08:24:48 AM: Quote from: Leo Tanner on May 15, 2011, 08:11:08 AM
I like Concealed Identity, Flashpoint and Dialed In.

Might get too hot and self combust ;D
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 15, 2011, 03:22:10 PM: I'll go with Animal Kingdom, Astrology & Mucho, Macho Man
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Post by: litl rooster on May 18, 2011, 01:11:38 PM: ~~Nehro~~

Plans are to run in the Belmont
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 18, 2011, 11:09:29 PM: Heard of some distressin' news of late affectin' the horses on the Western end of the map..
EHV-1 Equine Herpes Virus -1 had reared it's ugly head in Ogden Utah at a NCHA Cuttin' horse competition from April 30 to May 8th. A few cases have been reported in CA, NV, WA, ID, UT, CO British Columbia and a case in Alberta Canada. There is no cure for this deadly virus, and horses can be exposed by airborne or contact touch or equipment. Horse tracks can be next in line for being "on watch".
I am a 7 year volunteer member of the Reno Rodeo and this will certainly throw a challenge at our feet, I work back in the stalls area checkin' in the contestants horses. Our rodeo runs 10 days and a couple days a head for preperation. Our rodeo has one of the last known cattle drives to open the festivities. We may house a couple thousand head during this time on contestant turnover. We have 3 big jackpot ropings, a PWCA barrel race, a santioned NCHA/PCCH/NRC/CHA Cutting horse futurity, cow sorting...etc. We have state and local officials learning more about the risks and preventive measures right now
I just wanted to let some unsupecting horse owners know 'bout this.
I wish I knew how to post a link with the info needed...I'm dumb as a rock on the cut + paste to link to the pages necessary :(
I just "googled" the info and a host of news articles came up...
Keep 'yer critters safe....Letty
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 19, 2011, 12:59:37 AM: Heard about this and it is awful. Some events have been canceled here because of it. I would hope that the trainers/owners out here would not risk exposing the stock back east to it.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 19, 2011, 10:38:35 AM: Quote from: mestiza letty on May 18, 2011, 11:09:29 PM
Heard of some distressin' news of late affectin' the horses on the Western end of the map..
EHV-1 Equine Herpes Virus -1 had reared it's ugly head in Ogden Utah at a NCHA Cuttin' horse competition from April 30 to May 8th. A few cases have been reported in CA, NV, WA, ID, UT, CO British Columbia and a case in Alberta Canada. There is no cure for this deadly virus, and horses can be exposed by airborne or contact touch or equipment. Horse tracks can be next in line for being "on watch".
I am a 7 year volunteer member of the Reno Rodeo and this will certainly throw a challenge at our feet, I work back in the stalls area checkin' in the contestants horses. Our rodeo runs 10 days and a couple days a head for preperation. Our rodeo has one of the last known cattle drives to open the festivities. We may house a couple thousand head during this time on contestant turnover. We have 3 big jackpot ropings, a PWCA barrel race, a santioned NCHA/PCCH/NRC/CHA Cutting horse futurity, cow sorting...etc. We have state and local officials learning more about the risks and preventive measures right now
I just wanted to let some unsupecting horse owners know 'bout this.
I wish I knew how to post a link with the info needed...I'm dumb as a rock on the cut + paste to link to the pages necessary :(
I just "googled" the info and a host of news articles came up...
Keep 'yer critters safe....Letty

There were some outbreaks here locally a couple of years ago, local events require a certifed document stating the Horse is free of Virus
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 19, 2011, 10:58:31 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 19, 2011, 10:38:35 AM

There were some outbreaks here locally a couple of years ago, local events require a certifed document stating the Horse is free of Virus
Yes, it's not a new threat...virus has been aound a long time, just rearin' it's ugly head again. Colorado has prevented inter-state travel with horses with out a health cert..Just hopin' we don't hafta bust out the thermometers on the rodeo grounds..
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Post by: litl rooster on May 20, 2011, 11:30:37 AM: I read earlier Archarcharch will be standing at stud now. Must be some kind of politican run 3 or 4 races and retire and let some one else flip the bill
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Post by: Marshal harpoluke on May 20, 2011, 05:36:02 PM: ;D

The Winner is Always 'Beetlebomb'. :o
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Post by: Sod Buster on May 21, 2011, 04:58:53 AM: Since the Rapture is due today, we need a horse with a spiritual name....but there isn't one. Could spell trouble.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 21, 2011, 05:42:13 AM: Just make an outragious bet no one will be around to collect it ;D
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 21, 2011, 09:10:26 AM: It is one of the biggest money making scams of all time so why should horse racing be left out?
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Post by: Arcey on May 21, 2011, 04:22:55 PM: Professional rassler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage died yesterday. Could it be a sign?
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 21, 2011, 05:40:53 PM: Yeah...Mucho Macho Man was blown out 'jus now too...too bad
I ended up a 2 and 3...She thought Shakelford was a "wash out" and not a contender...It was his day
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 22, 2011, 12:18:19 AM: Race was just about ta start an ma neighbor come up an asked if I could help him with a dump run. I was all prepared ta say no, I had somethin ta do but couldn't. Missed the race completely. Aint gonna answer the door when Belmont comes on. At least I beat him good at cards when we got back.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 22, 2011, 04:56:26 AM: Quote from: Arcey on May 21, 2011, 04:22:55 PM
Professional rassler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage died yesterday. Could it be a sign?

Yep think the horse thought it meant him.

Quote from: mestiza letty on May 21, 2011, 05:40:53 PM
Yeah...Mucho Macho Man was blown out 'jus now too...too bad
I ended up a 2 and 3...She thought Shakelford was a "wash out" and not a contender...It was his day

2 of 3 paided like 11 big ones

Shakelford was the best horse there yesterday

It's been like 33 years since there has been a Triple Crown Winner. It's disappointing in many ways. Like hoping to see the Cleveland Indians win a worlds series again. Many of the horses we see today are bred the following the same bloodlines has the previous winners, they are trained the same way. Yet the title elodes them. I suppose this is what keeps the excitment in the series of races.

3 weeks till the Belmont. Not alot of time off for a young horse.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 02, 2011, 03:13:05 PM: Belmont 2011 contenders

Oddsmakers are currently listing Animal Kingdom, Shackleford and Nehro as the horses to watch in this year's Belmont Stakes after making impressive runs at the 2011 Kentucky Derby and the 2011 Preakness Stakes in May.

Animal Kingdom's initial victory at Churchill Downs, followed by Shackleford's surprise win at Pimlico, make them obvious favorites.

Nehro, who came in second in Kentucky, sat out the the Preakness but will meet up once again with the big boys at Belmont for an exciting race that will keep spectators at the edge of their seats. Add to that a possible upset by this year's sleeper, Mucho Macho Man, and you have all the makings of a horse race.

Other contenders scheduled to run in the final leg of the Triple Crown this year are Master of Hounds, Awesome Patriot, Alternation, Harlan's Hello, Brilliant Speed, Monson, Prime Cut, Santiva, Stay Thirsty, and Isn't He Perfect.

What a Triple Crown winner looks like

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c_ylcxgCaI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 02, 2011, 03:38:05 PM: Great horse!! Thanks Roo for the memories I was 15 at the time, after I saw that win I wanted to be a jock...Barns wouldn't accept the girls 'til later. I did manage to gallop a few in the mid 80's though I always also considered "too long in the tooth", still have my gallopin' saddle.
I'll give the Animal Kingdom an nod, try Master of Hounds again and Stay Thirsty for my long shot.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 06, 2011, 03:17:40 PM: http://www.drf.com/events/belmont-stakes

good video of Animal Kingdom arriving to the Track. The young horse unloads and is calm as can be.

I still think Shackleford is a horse to keep an eye or a small wager on
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Post by: litl rooster on June 10, 2011, 06:46:15 AM: here's the lpost order according to the drf website

2011 Belmont Stakes
Post Horse / Sire ML Odds Watchmaker Odds Best Beyer Owner, Trainer, and Jockey Kentucky Derby Finish (Beyer) Preakness Finish (Beyer)
Master of Hounds by Kingmambo10-1 8-1 95 Mrs. John MagnierA. O'Brien/G. Gomez 5th (95)

Stay Thirsty by Bernardini 20-1 20-1 89 Repole StableT. Pletcher/P:

Ruler On Ice by Roman Ruler 20-1 20-1 86 George & Lori HallK. Breen/J. Valdivia Jr.

Santivaby Giant's Causeway 15-1 12-1 95 Tom Walters E. Kenneally/S. Bridgmohan 6th (95)

Brilliant Speed by Dynaformer 15-1 15-1 95 Live Oak Plantation T. Albertrani/J. Rosario 7th (95)

Nehro by Mineshaft 4-1 7-2 99 Zayat Stables S. Asmussen/C. Nakatani 2nd (99)

Monzon by Thunder Gulch 30-1 30-1 90 Sagamore Farm I. Correas/J. Lezcano

Prime Cut by Bernstein 15-1 20-1 91 Donald Ada N. Howard/E. Pra

Animal Kingdom by Leroidesanimaux 2-1 5-2 103 Team Valor International H. G. Motion/J. Velazquez 1st (103) 2nd (103)

Mucho Macho Man by Macho Uno 10-1 8-1 99 Reeves T'bred Racing, et al K. Ritvo/R. Dominguez

Isn't He Perfect by Pleasantly Perfect 30-1 50-1 87 Kharag Stables D. Shivmangal/R. Maragh 9th (87)

Shackleford by Forestry 9-2 9-2 104 M. Lauffer & W. Cubbedge D. Romans/J. Castanon 4th (97) 1st (104)
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 10, 2011, 12:01:06 PM: I'll place my losing bet again...Animal Kindom, Master of Hounds and Shackleford. If Brilliant Speed comes in after I bumped him it will prove that I am bad luck at the track.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 10, 2011, 12:32:20 PM: everyone scrambles to cover bets on Brillant Speed... ;D
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on June 11, 2011, 08:10:22 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on June 10, 2011, 12:32:20 PM
everyone scrambles to cover bets on Brillant Speed... ;D
;D ;D ;D

Slim
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 11, 2011, 06:13:34 PM: Hard 'ta figure who's gonna prosper in a sloppy track :-\ Was nice to see Ruler on Ice win with not so many credentials to see a Derby entry. I was rootin' for Stay Thirsty 'ta hang on.
That's racin'...glad Animal Kingdom didn't suffer a catastrophic fall...poor John had a heck of a time stayin' in his irons.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 12, 2011, 03:23:50 AM: well if you figgured the winner out you got a nice pay out at $51.20 and a $2 trifecta at 7.000 plus
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Post by: litl rooster on April 04, 2012, 02:18:09 PM: The past week has highlighted a Kentucky derby prospect. Winning the Louisiana Derby running with 109 to 1 odds

It's April and almost Derby Time
Little warm up, story from AP

NEW ORLEANS - Gennadi Dorochenko purchased Hero of Order for $3,000. The horse is now worth a whole lot more to his Russian owner and trainer after making history on Sunday at the Fair Grounds.
Hero of Order, which went off at odds of 109-1, took the $1 million Grade 2 Louisiana Derby, holding off pre-race favorite Mark Valeski down the stretch to become the longest shot ever to win the race. He also was the longest shot in the 13-horse field.
Previously, no horse with odds of 99-1 or higher had finished better than third.
"This horse I bought ... I break him, train him, everything,'' said Dorochenko, who spoke in a halting, Russian accent and talked in between sips of champagne. "I buy not expensive horses but I make these horses rich, expensive horses. Show me one genius here in America who buys a horse for $3,000 who wins $1 million race.''
Hero of Order took the lead midway through the far turn, stayed near the rail and held off Mark Valeski by half-a-length, running the 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.13 on a fast track. Rousing Sermon finished third, a nose ahead of Cigar Street, considered Mark Valeski's biggest challenger entering the race.
Hero of Order paid $220.80, $79.20 and $25.40.
Mark Valeski appeared on the verge of catching Hero of Order midway through the stretch. But jockey Rosie Napravnik, who won the 2011 Louisiana Derby aboard Pants On Fire, could not coax her horse to make up that final ground.
"We came around Cigar Street, and it looked like he got him put away easy enough and needless to say, that's who we thought we had to worry about,'' Mark Valeski trainer Larry Jones said. "We've been running against (Hero of Order) all meet, and I guess it was his turn.''
Hero of Order finished fourth in the Risen Star Stakes, the major prep race for the Louisiana Derby, and well behind Mark Valeski, which lost by a nose to El Padrino.
"We all doubted him every time he's run a little bit, but he's run well every time,'' Napravnik said of Hero of Order. "He's run the numbers that are good enough to compete, so it does and it doesn't surprise me.''
New Orleans native Eddie Martin Jr. was aboard Hero of Order, winning the Louisiana Derby for the first time.
"The horse showed good speed and put me in the race right away,'' Martin Jr. said. "My strategy was just go. I knew he was fit but I didn't know how good he was going to be against this sort of competition. . I guess you could say it's a fluke but the horse is really a legit horse. He proved he was deserving of the race.''
It was Hero of Order's second career victory in 14 starts. He earned $600,000, more than enough to qualify for the Kentucky Derby.
Dorochenko, 53, said he never had attended the Kentucky Derby and was non-committal about his future plans. He said he came to America in 1993 and began training horses in 1997.
"We'll see how he's feeling,'' he said. "I'll tell you one thing. I'll not be afraid to run in the Kentucky Derby or something. We'll see who's the best.''
Mark Valeski paid $3.40 and $2.80, while Rousing Sermon paid $4.00 to show.
Last year, the second- and third-place finishers at the Louisiana Derby - Nehro and Mucho Macho Now - finished in the exact same order at the Kentucky Derby.
"I'm disappointed we didn't win because I thought we were going to be the best horse, but we ran a good race,'' Napravnik said of Mark Valeski. "He's still a very nice race horse.''
The Louisiana Derby was one of three graded stakes races on Sunday's card. Nates Mineshaft ($20.80) blew away the field in the Grade II New Orleans Handicap for horses four years and older, winning by 7 1/4 lengths in a track record time of 1:47.64. Casino Host ($23.80) took the Grade II Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap on turf for horses four years and up.

Associated Press
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on April 05, 2012, 09:17:19 PM: Sounds like that was a great race.

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on April 05, 2012, 09:33:20 PM: Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on April 05, 2012, 09:17:19 PM
Sounds like that was a great race.

Slim

For the owner for sure. I am sure the trainer and their staff was estatic also. Then there are those that placed a few coins on it to win.
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Post by: Leo Tanner on April 06, 2012, 09:30:49 PM: Still looking at the field, the odds are going to be interesting come the trumpet.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 13, 2012, 12:44:32 AM: The critics are not saying much about this one, but I am watching it. Still a couple of weeks before post time.

No wordy description
Done Talking was no factor opening when opening 2012 with a10th in the Grade 3 Gotham Stakes, but the Maryland-based colt found the right spot to take advantage of his one-run closing style Saturday, finishing fast to win the Grade 3 Illinois Derby by nearly a length.
Give trainer Hamilton Smith credit for the massive turnaround in form, but Done Talking registered a pedestrian 92 BRIS Speed rating while rallying to defeat recent Aqueduct maiden winner Morgan's Guerrilla. The $300,000 payday should ensure his participation in the Derby field, but the Broken Vow colt could easily find himself overmatched against much deeper competition.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 19, 2012, 03:19:57 PM: 2012 Contenders...still listing Done Talking last I seen/read it was in at 50-1 (but not alone there)

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses
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Post by: litl rooster on May 04, 2012, 05:08:07 PM: Here's how I see it tomorrow.

Gemologist 7-1 Won the Wood Memorial

Dullahan If I calculated correctly 7-5 Won at the Bluegrass Dale Romans Trainer

Take Charge Indy 5-1 Beat the Favorite at the Florida derby ( I really like this horse but am worried the distance won't be kind to it)

Bodemeister current favorite 9-2 Won the Arkansas I normally like the horses winning the Arkansas Derby. I am not convinced this is a Derby winner.

LONG-SHOT.. This is the one I think, I am banking on for gas Money Home and got a $2 ready to go.
Done Talking the Maryland Horse trained by Hamilton Smith currently at 50-1

Remember investments are risky so don't put all your eggs in the same basket..
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Post by: litl rooster on May 04, 2012, 05:16:37 PM: Quote from: Sod Buster on May 21, 2011, 04:58:53 AM
Since the Rapture is due today, we need a horse with a spiritual name....but there isn't one. Could spell trouble.

Nearly a year later and were still walking the earth.. :o
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 04, 2012, 05:51:56 PM: OK Lil' Roo...
Here's mine

1ST Union Rags 6-1 outta the 4th

2 ND Dullahan 10-1 outta the 5th

3RD Daddy Long Legs 27-1 outta the first hole

These odds were live as of a minute ago and I'll keep an' eye peeled..not gunna change my picks
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Post by: litl rooster on May 04, 2012, 07:48:55 PM: I kind of like Dullahan
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2012, 06:29:11 AM: Got fresh mint outside got bourbon got ice, and i picked out a Hat to wear
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2012, 07:57:43 AM: Dang that's some hat!! As glamorous as I get it's a Resistol straw or a ball cap ::)
Good luck on your pics...Sure hope Dullahan can do well.
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 05, 2012, 08:05:37 AM: That hat's a bit too much. ::)

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2012, 10:00:09 AM: Quote from: Silver Creek Slim on May 05, 2012, 08:05:37 AM
That hat's a bit too much. ::)

Slim

got it from Del and Terry
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 05, 2012, 11:33:33 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 05, 2012, 10:00:09 AM

got it from Del and Terry
;D

Slim
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2012, 11:34:52 AM: I guess track conditions are gunna be sloppy at post time...morning work-outs were cancelled
We'll see who likes the mud ::)
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2012, 12:53:48 PM: what would the Derby be like without some rain?

I found another hat hope, The Fort has one in my size ;D
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2012, 01:28:00 PM: Dang I hope she ain't anywhere near the infield...them high strung horses would spook for sure :o
Heard the track's been upgraded to fast already..lookin' forward to it
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2012, 03:21:17 PM: Just watched a couple of the races the Humana . A Grade 1 race had a really good horse pull away and out run them all. The track looked good and the sky there were clear, I can say that for this area at the moument.

mestiza letty, I think G/Jerry Bailey read your pick's and went with them also
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2012, 03:55:43 PM: It's a crap shoot...we'll see how it shakes out ;D
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2012, 06:08:49 PM: Dang I think I'll have Another Dos XX's... :o Happy to see a young jock & trainer win least we picked a show horse Lil Roo..
Union Rags got boxed out and broke bad can't wait 'til the Preakness
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2012, 06:25:09 PM: Bodemeister went farther than I thought he would. It was a good race for the Young Jockey the Horse and the First time Derby Trainer. Even if he's a canuk ;D If Union Rags had a different name I may have looked at better.

I'll Have Another, moves to the top of the winners list

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/47270008/ns/horse_racing/

Even though Bodemeister didn't win it was good to see Mr Baffert up right though it look liked he was struggling taking the walk over.
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 05, 2012, 06:28:05 PM: Bob Baffert has a heck of a story since his heart aliment only 6 or 7 wks ago.....Always admired the man..
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 06, 2012, 08:58:06 AM: I missed it. :( Was trimming hooves at the time.
By the picture you posted, Litl Rooster, it was a bit muddy. ::)

Slim
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 06, 2012, 05:59:22 PM: It almost looks like I'll Have Another is grinning in that shot LR.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 12, 2012, 07:02:43 PM: Dust the Hat's off only 6 days and 22 hours till the 137th Preakness.

PP    Silk    Horse    Owner    Trainer    Jockey    Breeder    Morning Line
1       I'll Have Another    J. Paul Reddam    Doug F. O'Neill    Mario Gutierrez    Harvey Clarke
2       Creative Cause    Heinz Steinmann    Mike Harrington    Joel Rosario    James C. Weigel
3       Went the Day Well    Team Valor International and Mark Ford    H. Graham Motion    John R. Velazquez    James Patrick Delaney
4       Teeth of the Dog    J. W. Singer    Michael Matz    Joe Bravo    Royal Pegasus
5       Tiger Walk    Sagamore Farm    Ignacio Correas IV    Kent Desormeaux    River Bend Farm
6       Isn't He Clever    J. Kirk & Judy Robinson    Steven Asmussen    TBA    Monticule
7       Optimizer    Bluegrass Hall    D. Wayne Lukas    Corey Nakatani    Bluegrass Hall
8       Hierro    Stonestreet Stables    Steven M. Asmussen    Julien Leparoux    Sally Andersen
9       Bodemeister    Zayat Stables and Southern Equine Stable    Bob Baffert    Mike Smith    Audley Farm, Inc.
10       Pretension    Kidwells Petite Stable    Christopher Grove    Javier Santiago    Sequel Thoroughbreds and A. Lakin & Sons
11       Hansen    Kendell Hensen, M.D. and Sky Chai Racing    Michael Maker    Ramon Dominguez    Dr. Kendall Hansen
12       Zetterholm    Winter Park Partners    Richard Dutrow Jr.    Junior Alvarado    Anthony Grey
13       Cozzetti    Albaugh Family Stables    Dale Romans    Jose Lezcano    Soc. Agr. Santa Elena De Chimbarongo
16       Brimstone Island    William A. Campbell    William A. Campbell    Xavier Perez    Glencrest Farm

Horses are pending for the 14th and 15th spot. Liaisons and Brimstone Island (< keep an eye out for this one) Guyana Star Dweej is also pending.

Courtesy of Preakness.com
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Post by: litl rooster on May 17, 2012, 12:09:38 PM: Since Brimstone Island is not running, I have scientifcally picked the winners. Their names on the dart board.

Here is the way I see the finish to lay out at the Preakness. The Bookies are still saying Bodemeister. I just don't see this horse going the extra distance.

Creative cause

I'll have another

Went the day well

Bodemeister

Remember as in all investments some losses may occur
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 18, 2012, 08:13:16 PM: Here's my picks Roo...
1 I'll have Another
2 Day Went Well
3 Bodemiester
You are right distance is key and it just gets longer.......
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Post by: litl rooster on May 19, 2012, 04:40:57 AM: Got to find the right hat and get to the infield (known for the Large pre race party);D Just a few hours away from Post time.
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Post by: Sod Buster on May 19, 2012, 04:43:58 AM: What ya drinkin' for this race, LR?
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Post by: litl rooster on May 19, 2012, 04:49:07 AM: Quote from: Sod Buster on May 19, 2012, 04:43:58 AM
What ya drinkin' for this race, LR?

water but, the $20 dollar endless beer mug sounds interesting

be safe today and bring a new Caddy home
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Post by: Arcey on May 19, 2012, 05:18:03 PM: Alls I got is a fake beer.

Be pullin' for the jockey who lost his brother this mornin'.
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Post by: Arcey on May 19, 2012, 05:24:44 PM: Damn!

Hope Charlotte's finish is that good tanight.
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 19, 2012, 05:56:00 PM: Great race...We need to see a Triple..The horse definately has heart, 1mi 1/2 is a long way and no Lasix
Was sad about Rosario losing his brother this mornin'...prayers up for his kin
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Post by: litl rooster on May 19, 2012, 06:04:21 PM: Quote from: Arcey on May 19, 2012, 05:24:44 PM
Damn!

Hope Charlotte's finish is that good tanight.

I do also.

It was a fine running of horses there at Pimlico. If I could had my first three in the right order. I just watched the replay from the overhead cam. "I'll have another", exploded in the last 1/8 like it was outfitted with Nitro.

from Daily Racing Form

Just like he did in the Kentucky Derby, I'll Have Another ran down Bodemeister in the late stages of Saturday’s $1 million Preakness Stakes at Pimlico and is now in position to become the first horse since Affirmed to sweep the Triple Crown should he win the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 9.

Arcey, I believe that was Jockey Joel Rosario on Creative Cause, who's brother a Policeman in Dominican Republic. Died earlier today in a automotive accident. Not known if in the line of duty or not.

photo added
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 19, 2012, 07:30:18 PM: There he is grinnin' again ;D
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Post by: Arcey on May 20, 2012, 09:57:10 AM: Quote from: Arcey on May 19, 2012, 05:24:44 PM
Hope Charlotte's finish is that good tanight.

It weren't. Phooey. Maybe Iowa will be better this afternoon.

Heck of a photo-finish with the horses.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 24, 2012, 06:23:52 AM: Slim you may have seen this already either live with your Uncle or on TV

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/05/jockeys-injured-at-rosecroft-raceway--76255.html
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 24, 2012, 09:18:52 PM: I hadn't seen it. Amazing more were not hurt.

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on May 25, 2012, 07:28:23 AM: I can remember a couple times seeing two of them hook wheels and wrecking. I have seen them singlie flip over and get in a mess with the horse. I seen mule races where the mule would just stop and sit down and the bike get hit. The trotter races are almost as bad as Chuckwagon races.
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 26, 2012, 08:41:54 PM: I've seen a couple sulky wrecks in person. No serious injuries.

Slim
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 01, 2012, 09:21:00 AM: Speakin' of near wrecks.....
http://aol.sportingnews.com/sport/story/2012-05-31/belmont-stakes-2012-ill-have-another-scare-loose-horse-triple-crown
Glad everyone was OK
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Post by: litl rooster on June 01, 2012, 10:23:37 AM: Same Here

Slim the sulky wrecks I have seen in person were nothing like the ones in the video

Belmont
Odds from Mike Watchmaker…… subject to change

~~Alpha~~ Scratched 15-1
Atigun 15-1
Dullahan 5-1
Five Sixteen 50-1
Guyana Star Dweej 50-1
I’ll Have Another 4-5
Optimizer 30-1
Paynter 12-1
Street Life 15-1
Union Rags 6-1
Unstoppable U 15-1
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Post by: litl rooster on June 07, 2012, 07:02:09 AM: The complete 2012 Belmont Stakes post positions and morning line odds follow:

1 - Street Life, 12-1
2 - Unstoppable U, 30-1
3 - Union Rags, 6-1
4 - Atigun, 30-1
5 - Dullahan, 5-1
6 - Ravelo's Boy, 50-1
7 - Five Sixteen, 50-1
8 - Guyana Star Dweej, 50-1
9 - Paynter, 8-1
10 - Optimizer, 20-1
11 - I'll Have Another, 4-5
12 - My Adonis, 20-1

The three to watch in this race. There are some tempting odds though. I think a little ole'$2. wager on Ravelo's Boy might be interesting. Some video's earlier "I'll have another" looks healthy and strong in it's morning works.
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 07, 2012, 08:43:18 PM: Would like to see that sorrel colt pull it off...so here's my picks & I really should wait for the post draws....

1. I'll have Another

2. Dullahan

3. Union Rags
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2012, 08:41:25 AM: That's the way it will probably go. However they are horses and you never know their maybe a ringeer in one of those gates.
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 08, 2012, 10:48:13 AM: Dang....this just in :(
http://msn.foxsports.com/horseracing/story/ill-have-another-scratched-from-belmont-stakes-060812
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2012, 02:17:19 PM: I just woke up and found the info on "I'll have another" this is sad news for the O'Neils and the team. Tendon injuries on those type horses is usual the end of their running.

Time to re think the betting.

Dullahan to the Top
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 08, 2012, 02:58:56 PM: Hafta do some re-shuffle as well....

He'll lead the life 'O Reilly now retirin' to stud. Sad though
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 08, 2012, 04:26:42 PM: I was thinkin the same thing seein it through the horses eyes. How bad can that be? and he won't end up like Barbaro.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2012, 05:19:53 PM: Quote from: Leo Tanner on June 08, 2012, 04:26:42 PM
I was thinkin the same thing seein it through the horses eyes. How bad can that be? and he won't end up like Barbaro.

I hope not also Leo, I hope he has a long happy life at the Breeding Shed. Did I say Happy?

BTW I like Dullahan going into the Derby Going to move Ravelo's Boy in at the bottom
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Post by: litl rooster on June 09, 2012, 07:29:23 AM: Dullahan odd's had a big swing since yesterday's unfortunate news. Now 9 to 5 from 5 to 1. Apparently the Bookies woke up to see there was a contender in the feild.
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on June 09, 2012, 12:43:47 PM: Better to stud than a shot and hauled off by a front end loader ::)
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 09, 2012, 04:42:07 PM: Quote from: Four-Eyed Buck on June 09, 2012, 12:43:47 PM
Better to stud than a shot and hauled off by a front end loader ::)
And he don't get to make any $$ and have fun :o
Here's my picks......

1. Dullahan

2. Paynter

3. Union Rags

Good luck gang!!
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 09, 2012, 05:51:46 PM: That was a good run. I had a feelin about Union Rags an he sure came through.
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 09, 2012, 06:22:01 PM: Dullahan got "boxed" out a couple times but that's racin'....

Glad Union Rags has enough gas at the end...Paynter ran a good race an' Smith says he shouldn't have left a wee hole ::)
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Post by: litl rooster on June 09, 2012, 06:35:41 PM: I think the Irish horse threw a rod..........Still a great race.
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 09, 2012, 06:51:05 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on June 09, 2012, 06:35:41 PM
I think the Irish horse threw a rod..........Still a great race.
;) Prolly so................ Just our luck
Didn't venture over to any casinos so I'm good
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Post by: litl rooster on June 10, 2012, 03:03:13 AM: I could have drove a hour and change to watch and bet at the track in Charletown WVa or over to Laurel Maryland. If I really wanted to gamble I could have done it on line. Maryland opened their first casino this past week and it's been causing Traffic nightmares at night. Great infrastructor planning ::) :o

Not long before the Calagry Stampede, maybe I can find a Chuckwagon ot 3 to bet on.
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Post by: Arcey on June 10, 2012, 07:03:46 AM: Ain’t gonna have gamblin’ ‘ere ‘til the good ole boys from out west what congregate in Richmond get bribed with a hunk of the profits. We watch while the cash goes out of state.

Would say I hope the race this afternoon goes as well as the Belmont. But, it’s Pocono. Odds’d be a thousand ta one. Could have a decent finish with a late caution. The rest of it’ll be a snooz-fest…………..
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 10, 2012, 07:57:19 AM: We got the Indian casinos here an Reno aint to far away but I've come ta learn when I bet money it's a curse on my pick.
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on June 10, 2012, 12:59:40 PM: Haven't heard too much on the one opened in Cleveburg now or the Toledo one. Covered pretty extensively the week it opened and now nothing, lR ::)
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Post by: litl rooster on June 12, 2012, 06:49:07 AM: Buck, didn't CinCity or Columbus one get approved for a casino? I am thinking Toledo will do the best of the 3 areas. Canadians get a extra tug on the one arm quarter bandit per dollar.
Arcey your right about Virginia. I know there several millionaires ready to dumb investment money into Colonial Downs

I need a better website to stream Nascar on Sunday evenings.
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Post by: Arcey on June 12, 2012, 08:56:49 AM: What’s so freakin’ stupid ‘bout the whole thing here is the same politicians that foul it up are watchin’ their own damned constituents make day trips to the West Virginia casinos.

Poll run in the paper askin’ readers what they’d do with the Norfolk Waterside property downtown overwhelmingly went with casinos. A group of hotel CEOs from the ocean front go to Richmond with casino proposals ‘n get doors slammed in their collective faces. All they're askin' for is slots I wouldn't walk 'cross the street ta play but thousands would.

They were slick with the lottery. Said it was goin' ta education 'n it does. Redirect the education money replaced by lottery money ta the general fund where they can waste it as they please.

Anyone want a choo-choo ride?
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Post by: Leo Tanner on June 12, 2012, 11:54:21 AM: Livin in KC saw em build a horse track in Kansas but casinos were verboten. Missouri allowed river boat casinos as long as they paid ta have a bunch a bill boards put up on the highway bout gambling addiction. Horse track was a failure but the boats cross the line er still boomin.
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on June 12, 2012, 03:28:40 PM: We got TV ads on gambling addiction to go with the casinos here, Leo. ::)
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Post by: litl rooster on May 03, 2013, 08:30:56 PM: Well the Derby snuck up on me or I am just getting slower every year. After 7 Years I seen Gary Stevens is back on top of a mount (Oxbow)instead of going with a sure thing$$$ in the announcers booth. I hope he sobered up from the HBO TV show Lucky where he played a drunk jockey.

Here is tomorrow's field

Oxbow 30:1
Revolutionary 10:1
Golden Soul 50:1
Normandy 12:1
Invasion
Mylute 15:1
Giant Finish 50:1
Goldencents 5:1
Overanalyze 15:1
Palace Malice 20:1
Lines of Battle 30:1
Itsmyluckyday 15:1
Fallen Sky 50:1
Verrazano 4:1
Charming 20:1
Kitten
Orb 7:2
Will Take 20:1
Charge
Frac Daddy 50:1
Java's War 15:1
Vyjack 15:1
Fear the 50:1
Kitten

Current odds from the AP internet source.

I like the way Giant Finish looks for a Longshot.

Revolutionary
Orb
Itsmyluckyday

I don't name them
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 03, 2013, 09:22:45 PM: Ain't that the truth...some dandy names for those poor animals ::)

Gotta see how Gary does after comin' out retirement...got the 'ol saddle itch again
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Post by: Leo Tanner on May 03, 2013, 11:14:40 PM: Didn't pick a list but I got my eye on Normandy Invation.
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 04, 2013, 07:31:46 AM: I'm going with Fear the Kitten. ;D

Slim
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Post by: Arcey on May 04, 2013, 07:37:00 AM: Orb's a confusin' name. Well rounded but not very sharp..............................

Local fish wrap's sayin' Black Onyx's been scratched.
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on May 04, 2013, 01:40:38 PM: Might be who evers the best mudder. They've turned Thistledown into a Racino now,lR ::)
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 04, 2013, 05:46:13 PM: Orb

Slim
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Post by: mestiza letty on May 04, 2013, 07:12:17 PM: Good 'ta hear some 'ol Kentucky "homies" have finally got a win....Breeding for a mudder a good thang today....
My favs finished outta the $$ again ::)
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Post by: Arcey on May 05, 2013, 07:28:29 AM: Thinkin’ the weather manipulators did it on purpose. Rain delayed start of the Talladega thing ‘n the Derby bell was right about the same time. Made for a busy back button on the remote. Damned if NBC can’t werk in five er six minutes werth of commercials as well as ESPN can.

It’s all George Bush’s fault.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2013, 03:37:03 PM: Quote from: Arcey on May 05, 2013, 07:28:29 AM

It’s all George Bush’s fault.

The worst thing about the Derby is Bob Costa still gets a check from NBC

BTW thanks Slim...I watched it finally around 10 pm before I did the final security check here.
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Post by: Arcey on May 18, 2013, 04:14:52 PM: Mylute
Goldencents
Departing

And a 50¢ on Titletown Five.

Never bet onna horse named Tripod.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 18, 2013, 04:24:28 PM: Quote from: Arcey on May 18, 2013, 04:14:52 PM
Mylute
Goldencents
Departing

And a 50¢ on Titletown Five.

Never bet onna horse named Tripod.

It's raining going to stick with Orb.

but just to back it up like Arcey I'll put 4 bits on Titletown

Orb   5/7
Goldencents   7/1
Departing   9/1
Mylute   9/1
Itsmyluckyday   9/1
Will Take Charge   14/1
Governor Charlie   14/1
Oxbow   16/1
Titletown Five   33/1
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Post by: litl rooster on May 18, 2013, 05:39:47 PM: looks like Mestiza is the big winner with Oxbow.... Orb just could handled the pressure I guess. He made his break then hit the brakes

Oxbow went wire to wire and looked amazingly fast, on what looked like a slow track
Mylute finished 3rd
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Post by: Arcey on May 18, 2013, 07:04:53 PM: “Walked the dog.”

Don’t think I’ve heard that since my father passed. Misted me up some.

Swappin’ four feet fer four wheels – if the commercials ever end……………..
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Post by: litl rooster on May 19, 2013, 06:58:54 AM: Quote from: Arcey on May 18, 2013, 07:04:53 PM
“Walked the dog.”

Don’t think I’ve heard that since my father passed. Misted me up some.

Swappin’ four feet fer four wheels – if the commercials ever end……………..

Yep Gary Stevens sed that. I guess the old man show'd the youngster how to do it.

Told Montana at one point yesterday we were 6 commerical breaks from post time. They snuck an extra one in on me.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2013, 06:27:02 AM: courtesey of e-ponies.com

11th - The Belmont Stakes (G1)

8-5 Orb (3-1)
3-1 Revolutionary (9-2)
6-1 Palace Malice (15-1)
8-1 Freedom Child (8-1)
8-1 Vyjack (20-1)
10-1 Oxbow (5-1)
10-1 Unlimited Budget (8-1)
10-1 Overanalyze (12-1)

Looks like Orb is the favorite for the final leg of the triple crown. You will see that several of these did not run in the Preakness. Giving them the extra time to rest and prep for the longest of the 3 races.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2013, 05:14:15 PM: well they have started the walk over to the saddling paddock. Time for another commerical break or three
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Post by: Arcey on June 08, 2013, 05:26:36 PM: ~~Oxbow~~ Palace Malice

Unlimited Budget

Revolutionary
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2013, 05:51:30 PM: Little bit of a upset for the bookmakers

Palace Malice had a great run
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Post by: mestiza letty on June 12, 2013, 08:41:59 AM: Didn't see the Belmont live Thank God for Tivo. Saw it last nite after the laundry done on the campin' trip.

Palace Malice ran a good one...mile & 1/2 would make anyone tired.
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Post by: Arcey on July 14, 2013, 07:57:01 AM: Article on the Virginia Derby. FWIW.

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/07/virginia-derby-pagentry-masks-tracks-struggles
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Post by: litl rooster on July 15, 2013, 04:23:30 PM: Quote from: Arcey on July 14, 2013, 07:57:01 AM
Article on the Virginia Derby. FWIW.

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/07/virginia-derby-pagentry-masks-tracks-struggles

One of the com mentor's said what the biggest issue is there. It's the accommodations. It's just as easy for me to fly home as it is to drive back to Richmond and find a place to stay. If you are a out of state trainer then there is no place to stay either. I loved taking horses there it was easy in and out, little security to contend with and I could be home at a decent hour.
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Post by: Arcey on July 15, 2013, 05:01:03 PM: Close as I’ve been to it is the New Kent rest stop.

Motel row ‘cross from KRIC in Henrico’s as close as I know. Looked at ‘em when I was thinkin’ ‘bout stayin’ a night for TIB. They’re more expensive than the rooms here ‘n the rooms here ain’t cheap.

Shame.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 16, 2014, 12:56:34 PM: This one had gathered some dust. I hadn't looked at any 2 year olds since last year. Lack of of decent computer to use. See what i can come up with before the race
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Post by: litl rooster on May 03, 2014, 06:49:33 AM: It's Derby day- between moving break downs- personal matters - interviews i haven't much time to review the starters for todays Running of the Roses. The radio something i have listen a lot of lately, says the favorite is Hopportunity trained be Bob Baffert
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Post by: Sod Buster on May 03, 2014, 12:59:45 PM: Got your Mint Julep ready?
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 03, 2014, 05:55:08 PM: Hopportunity scratched. California Chrome did it.

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on May 03, 2014, 07:31:13 PM: California chrome mist have been a flashy ride...

SB good to see you posting- stop by i'll make you a Mint Julep
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Post by: litl rooster on May 17, 2014, 06:42:33 AM: Running of the Preakness is today- can CaliforniaChrome win? I wouldn't bet money on it.
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on May 17, 2014, 06:57:56 AM: Last blurb I saw, Chrome's got a throat blister ::) :o ;)
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Post by: Arcey on May 17, 2014, 07:34:15 AM: Guess that’s what the coughin’ was followin’ the work out yestitty. Thankee, Buck.

Radio dudes been doin’ their jobs since Kentucky. Best chance of a Triple Crown winner inna gazillion years. Kinda like last year.

The weather hypers’ll be next – worst hurricane season ever. Kinda like last year.
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 17, 2014, 08:34:31 PM: Well, Chrome is 2 for 2. Last race is the toughest so we will see.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 17, 2014, 08:42:17 PM: Quote from: Lucky Irish Tom on May 17, 2014, 08:34:31 PM
Well, Chrome is 2 for 2. Last race is the toughest so we will see.

Yep!
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 17, 2014, 09:37:29 PM: Only 2 weeks away, same Bat time, same Bat channel.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 18, 2014, 08:17:33 AM: Short break for such a young horse. Longer race. I would love to see it another Triple Crown winner in my lifetime i just don't see it here.
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Post by: Arcey on May 18, 2014, 08:34:22 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on May 18, 2014, 08:17:33 AM
Short break for such a young horse. Longer race. I would love to see it another Triple Crown winner in my lifetime i just don't see it here.

All I need ta be readin'. I can skip the articles now.
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 18, 2014, 09:08:01 AM: You know you just wait for that exciting news like "Horse has itch, Owner says he will scratch him before the race."
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on May 19, 2014, 09:53:50 AM: They are saying California Chrome might not be allowed to run at Belmont because of his Breathe Right strip.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on May 20, 2014, 12:26:41 PM: I heard yesterday that they would allow the breathing strip for the race.
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Post by: Arcey on May 21, 2014, 06:25:29 AM: Whole pile of human type afleets use the things in competition. Ain’t no(se) reason a hossy shouldn’t if ‘e wants to.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 04, 2014, 07:58:16 PM: http://www.sbnation.com/2014/6/4/5779260/belmont-stakes-2014-morning-line-odds

I an surprized they allowed the breathing strip. Guess protestors were not loud enough. No Restrictor Plate rule

I for one stil don't think it can win. Now that i said that he will.
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Post by: Arcey on June 05, 2014, 07:09:19 AM: Quote from: litl rooster on June 04, 2014, 07:58:16 PM
http://www.sbnation.com/2014/6/4/5779260/belmont-stakes-2014-morning-line-odds

I for one stil don't think it can win. Now that i said that he will.

Mebbe if they replaced the jockey with Daniker...........
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Post by: litl rooster on June 05, 2014, 08:41:47 AM: Quote from: Arcey on June 05, 2014, 07:09:19 AM
Mebbe if they replaced the jockey with Daniker...........

They got Rosie in hoss racin' she is not the looker as Danika is... Danika is about the right size though. Hitting the wall on CaliChrome she still might finish
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Post by: litl rooster on June 05, 2014, 08:46:42 AM: Newsday is reporting truplecrown hopeful drew gate 2 for Saturday.. If the owner doesn't scratch first
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Post by: litl rooster on June 06, 2014, 10:30:52 PM: Just hours before post time.. Still time to make your wagers
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Post by: Arcey on June 07, 2014, 05:19:31 AM: Gonna be puttin’ my money, federal, on the Breathe Right® Bandit. Want Roo ta see ‘nother triple crown winner in ‘is lifetime.

Go for it, hossy!
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Post by: Four-Eyed Buck on June 07, 2014, 05:54:35 AM: Hope Chrome shines ;) ::)
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Post by: litl rooster on June 07, 2014, 07:26:23 AM: Quote from: Arcey on June 07, 2014, 05:19:31 AM
Gonna be puttin’ my money, federal, on the Breathe Right® Bandit. Want Roo ta see ‘nother triple crown winner in ‘is lifetime.

Go for it, hossy!

I'd like to see the Cleveland Indians win a world series too
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 07, 2014, 09:40:23 AM: Don't want much do ya Roo?

We will see this race has been the downfall of many a Triple Crown hopeful.
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Post by: Arcey on June 07, 2014, 05:35:24 PM: Gots the hi-def thingy on.

Tell ya what, after Eagles, German Shepherds ‘n Blue Jays them hossies is ‘bout the most handsome animals God ever made. Beat them ugly buzzards. Love my buzzards ennyways.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 07, 2014, 06:04:27 PM: Hehe LIT

I got another couple years left in me....

Congrats Tonalist

and Bob Costas still sucks
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Post by: Arcey on June 07, 2014, 07:30:04 PM: Costas’ll suck ten years after ‘e’s dead…………………………………

What’s the deal, Roo dude. The owner tolt it the way it was or just sour grapes?

Ever year, NASCAR ‘tweaks’ the aero package. Ever time they do they stick sumthin’ on the bodies what pokes a bigger hole in the air. End up with cars what gets stuck inna bunch of other cars, they lose down force (what was ‘discovered’ by Mario Andretti ‘bout four years after Don Garlits was usin’ it on 'is dragsters) on the nose ‘n they won’t turn. Everbody ‘n ‘is kid brother tells ‘em it ain’t gonna werk, they do it ennyways. Then, when folks publically criticize the package, in other werds, tells the truth, NASCAR fines ‘em.

Hoss racin’ folks gonna fine CC’s owner?
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Post by: litl rooster on June 08, 2014, 07:57:18 AM: Quote from: Arcey on June 07, 2014, 07:30:04 PM
Costas’ll suck ten years after ‘e’s dead…………………………………

What’s the deal, Roo dude. The owner tolt it the way it was or just sour grapes?

Ever year, NASCAR ‘tweaks’ the aero package. Ever time they do they stick sumthin’ on the bodies what pokes a bigger hole in the air. End up with cars what gets stuck inna bunch of other cars, they lose down force (what was ‘discovered’ by Mario Andretti ‘bout four years after Don Garlits was usin’ it on 'is dragsters) on the nose ‘n they won’t turn. Everbody ‘n ‘is kid brother tells ‘em it ain’t gonna werk, they do it ennyways. Then, when folks publically criticize the package, in other werds, tells the truth, NASCAR fines ‘em.

Hoss racin’ folks gonna fine CC’s owner?

He was both... It is the way the race has been ran forever. It is also the reason there has only been 11 winners.
So he had to know what he had in store for his team and especially the horse when Brookside picked it up for the trip to New York.
It does seem unfair that out of such a short field less than half of them ran in derby or preakness. As far as that goes have they raced in the past month.
You watch over the years many times the contender scratches near race day.
The 11 horses who won the Triple Crown were the top- watch the old footage of the races- you'll see the difference in Secratariat and California Chrome.
I feel for the owners i know they invested their entire lives into that one horse. It was a gamble from day one. They should have take their winnings and smile. The stud fee's from CC will make the horse and them comfortable along time.

As far as getting fined. I don't know. I am sure he won't be popular with many at the top.
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Post by: Texas Lawdog on June 08, 2014, 08:34:12 AM: CC had an "off" day and he got his foot cut during the race. His owner was caught up in the emotion and said what he felt.
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 08, 2014, 10:27:09 AM: Horse racing like many other sports bow to the money. If you made the qualifications what he wants, even though it would be fair then many of the big money stables would complain because they couldn't run and beat the contender. Stud fees are what pay the bills and you can believe that Tonalist will command high fees as the horse that beat California Chrome in the Belmont. The thing the media downplays is that there were two other horses ahead of him and one that finished neck and neck with him so he would have lost to one of the other two if Tonalist had fallen off the pace.

It would take a lot of breeders and trainers screaming about the unfairness of the rule to bring about a change. Then if 20 qualify for the Derby and that limits the pool, and of that only 15 of them are able to run in the Preakness and then only 10 are left to race at Belmont will they get the crowds and the TV revenues under those circumstances?

Tune in next year.
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Post by: litl rooster on June 09, 2014, 11:45:49 AM: Well said- now back to Dale Jr.
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Post by: Arcey on June 09, 2014, 12:35:14 PM: Quote from: litl rooster on June 09, 2014, 11:45:49 AM
Well said- now back to Dale Jr.

Strange ya'd mention that......................

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,19406.3875.html
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Post by: Lucky Irish Tom on June 09, 2014, 06:30:58 PM: Why is Dale JR trying to be the first to race Indy, Daytona and ride all three races of the Triple Crown?
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Post by: litl rooster on June 10, 2014, 12:06:36 AM: Hehehe. Or just 3 races
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Post by: litl rooster on May 06, 2016, 04:50:16 PM: I may speak for a few of ya here. My $2 ticket is on Gun Runner for the whole enchilada- now where'd i put the Hot Brown Sandwich down
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Post by: Russ T Chambers on May 07, 2016, 09:20:27 AM: Got Skyed yesterday by my adoptive father in Oregon. He has some bets he wants me to place for him on the Derby. They include 1 horse to win, 3 horses to place, 2 exata boxes and 2 super fectas. Total bets are very small, but I don’t have any idea about what most of the bets ae, just feeling like a bookie!

So it’s off to the Grand Sierra Resort later.
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Post by: litl rooster on September 18, 2017, 04:32:52 AM: Heard this morning Penny Cherney, passed on yesterday at 95. Miss Penny owned and raced the worlds greatest Thorobred, Triple Crown Winner, Secretariat.

RIP Miss Penny.
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Post by: litl rooster on April 02, 2018, 05:53:59 PM: It is that time kf year again

https://youtu.be/vfCMtaNiMDM
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on April 03, 2018, 07:31:10 PM: WOW! I had not seen that before. :o

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on April 05, 2018, 07:30:04 PM: Slim, Secretariat, was an incredible athlete.
https://youtu.be/eV89InWOENc

Here is what the so called “experts” are saying

https://www.kentuckyderby.com/wager/expert-picks
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Post by: litl rooster on April 05, 2018, 09:37:30 PM: Maybe the greatest race of it’s time

https://youtu.be/WVT2MPNCqgM
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Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2018, 06:19:25 AM: Five days left place your bets
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 01, 2018, 07:26:41 PM: Will there be a triple-crown winner this year?

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on May 04, 2018, 07:18:21 AM: There hasn’t been any real power house runners . But it only takes one to out shine the others.

The experts are all warm and fuzzy with Bob Bafferts entry Justify. Has only ran 3 races but has won them.

I am placing my $2 on Bolt d’Oro....
And another $2 on Magnum Moon at 50-1 would parlay in to a bunch of Washingtons. I know $2 is a extravagant bet, but you only live once.
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2018, 05:57:00 PM: Justify won in the Mud... Bob Baffert’s Kentucky Derby win
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Post by: litl rooster on May 19, 2018, 06:34:22 PM: Justify wins leg 2 in the Mud once again. Maryland now NeeYork
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Post by: litl rooster on June 09, 2018, 08:37:04 PM: Justify becomes one of 13 now... lead start to finish today at Belmont

https://youtu.be/L4pkD78oKSo
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on June 09, 2018, 09:24:58 PM: Awesome.

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on April 09, 2019, 09:18:22 AM: Dust this one off again..

Can 2019 have another Justified...

Here?s the early predictions and odds

https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2019-kentucky-derby-odds-predictions-expert-who-has-hit-9-derby-oaks-doubles-reveals-early-picks/
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Post by: litl rooster on May 03, 2019, 07:57:30 PM: Omaha Beach is out
Here is the latest

https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/kentucky-derby-betting-odds-omaha-beach-favorite
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Post by: litl rooster on May 05, 2019, 06:46:41 AM: The controversial race- I really don?t see what they are whining about. They are starting to sound like NASCAR drivers.

https://youtu.be/Ci_ychn7ga0
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Post by: Silver Creek Slim on May 05, 2019, 09:47:40 AM: Disqualified. Oh my.
That was a sloppy race.

Slim
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Post by: litl rooster on March 31, 2020, 05:52:01 PM: The 2020 Derby has been scratched from starting on the traditional first Saturday in May. The new post date is for the first Saturday in September.

Ladies hold your bets please
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Post by: litl rooster on June 09, 2020, 10:26:43 AM: On this date

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/secretariat-wins-triple-crown
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Post by: litl rooster on April 29, 2021, 03:45:43 PM: WUHAN be damned

Place your bets time for the 148 Running of Roses. Get your big hats dusted off , mix up the Mint Julips-

Below are the post positions for the 2021 Kentucky Derby, including current odds as of April 27.

1. Known Agenda (6-1)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

2. Like the King (50-1)
Trainer: Wesley Ward
Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke

3. Brooklyn Strong (50-1)
Trainer: Daniel Velazquez
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli

4. Keepmeinmind (50-1)
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Jockey: David Cohen

5. Sainthood (50-1)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Corey Lanerie

6. O Besos (20-1)
Trainer: Greg Foley
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza

7. Mandaloun (15-1)
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Florent Geroux

8. Medina Spirit (15-1)
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: John Velazquez

9. Hot Rod Charlie (8-1)
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Jockey: Flavien Prat

10. Midnight Bourbon (20-1)
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Mike Smith

11. Dynamic One (20-1)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Jose Ortiz

12. Helium (50-1)
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Julien Leparoux

13. Hidden Stash (50-1)
Trainer: Vicki Oliver
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

14. Essential Quality (2-1) – Morning-line favorite
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Luis Saez

15. Rock Your World (5-1)
Trainer: John Sadler
Jockey: Joel Rosario

16. King Fury (20-1)
Trainer: Kenny McPeek
Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.

17. Highly Motivated (10-1)
Trainer: Chad Brown
Jockey: Javier Castellano

18. Super Stock (30-1)
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.

19. Soup and Sandwich (30-1)
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

20. Bourbonic (30-1)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche

Watch

My picks

12-20- 9
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Post by: litl rooster on May 01, 2021, 09:46:10 PM: Bob Baffert with another win

https://youtu.be/OITVEPCs1EM