Danthebluegrassman
 

Wasn't this a Derby horse 5 years ago? Running in the 5th at Churchill -$16K claimer?

Yes, but he was scratched I believe.

My derby horse from 2004 (Master David) was last seen running in lower level claimers as well. :o

He's 3 out of 5 at Churchill and 10/1...gotta put a few $$ down on him.

amazing; g3 winner, 40 starts, winner of about $418k...and Master David is mgsp but i believe has only won 2 times.

he was claimed last out@ keeneland i believe

Maybe we are thinking of different horses but the Java Gold I am thinking of won the Travers and the Whitney 20 years ago.....but I certainly don't remember him running at Turfway for $5k a few years ago.
I suppose it is possible though. Maybe he just looked around at G1 races and said..............."Java out."

can someone remind me who got bumped when this guy was a surprise entry to the 2002 derby?

he had finished last in the sa derby after 2nd in the el camino. got entered and then scratched the next day in louisville.

i've already called all my friends and none of us can come up with it.

Windward Passage

thank you.

just sent out an email how i "remembered" it was windward passage and mocking them for being lame.

i'll never stop loving you for this.

Are you sure? Sunday Break is probably what's being thought of. I'm not sure I ever expected Windward Passage to be a serious contender but maybe 5 years has dulled my memory on that one. It was definitely Sunday Break that the 'exclusion scandal' if you can call it that centered around that year.

I'm fairly certain... I had to cheat as I didn't remember either. :o

Derby Starter Anlysis By: Steve Fugitte
Last minute entry kicked Windward Passage out and didn't make any friends the way it was handled. Heard he is training brilliantly but he wants the lead and will force a monster speed duel on the front end between at least three runners. Must have been a good party at Pegram's hotel the night they decided to run this guy because anybody who can read the form knows he will be used up on the lead here. Wouldn't bet him with your money at 500-1 and would have much rather seen Windward Passage or another go.

she's right. sunday break was behind both in earnings after his 3rd in the wood.

we all remembered sunday break but no one could remember the actual excluded hoss. easy to find articles once i had the name.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/articleind...le.asp?id=9464