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Originally Posted by Cardus
You chose a great race to which to make a pilgrimage. It was a special day.
After the race, the crowd was nearly silent... except for one guy.
I was sitting with a group of friends in the grandstand (3rd floor, I think), some of whom were racing fans, and some not. One of the non-fans -- who wagered on Skip Away -- broke the silence with a thundering, "F--- YOU, CIGAR!!!!!!!!!"
Typical New Yorker, right?
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I was there. I visited the paddock to see the two stars. I returned to our table and told my husband that I had increased my bet on Skippy. Cigar did not look like a winner to me. It was bittersweet for me; I admired both horses. I AM NOT FROM NY!