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Old 11-08-2010, 01:06 PM
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Default Mine that Bird- retired

can they retire D. Wayne at the same time?

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...source=twitter

note: I do know his name, just a typo...
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Old 11-08-2010, 01:24 PM
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Why? Amazing how you can make a comment about a Hall Fame trainer that has done incredible good for the sport. Not his fault he was dealt a one horse wonder...
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Old 11-08-2010, 01:28 PM
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Bye bye Birdie.
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Old 12-02-2010, 10:11 AM
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Bye bye Birdie.
Video: Mine That Bird’s retirement ceremony
http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rac...ment-ceremony/

He looks very fit and ready to go. We watched him leaving the Paddock at the BC, and were struck by how good he appeared, and for a brief moment thought he might show some spark.

I hope he eventually finds his way to the KHP. So long, MTB.
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Old 12-02-2010, 11:57 AM
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He was great in the Derby and then the mysteries of horses prevailed .
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:53 PM
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He ran a tremendous Derby, a very respectable 2nd to Rachel in the Preakness (a very exciting race), and was a very close 3rd to Dunkirk in the Belmont. Fair to say that had he not been a gelding he may have been retired to stud at 3, and would have garnered more respect and been held in higher esteem, but such was not his fortune. Each time I looked forward to his races this year was ultimately a disappointment. But to watch him in the paddock and in training you'd never know it.

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He was great in the Derby and then the mysteries of horses prevailed .
Ain't it the truth. I just feel he has more to offer in some capacity, and hope he gets a chance to shine again.

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Old 12-02-2010, 06:44 PM
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He was great in the Derby and then the mysteries of horses prevailed .
He was very good in the Preakness and OK in the Belmont as well.
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:26 PM
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Video: Mine That Bird’s retirement ceremony
http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rac...ment-ceremony/

He looks very fit and ready to go. We watched him leaving the Paddock at the BC, and were struck by how good he appeared, and for a brief moment thought he might show some spark.

I hope he eventually finds his way to the KHP. So long, MTB.
Nice post.

I have to thank you cause I really did want to see this but then got busy, too lazy to look for it, all kinds of excuses.

This horse... it's funny cause I wasn't a fan or anything and sure as hell didn't have him in the Derby but the more time that goes by... he just has this endearing quality.

I wish him a long, happy and healthy life and yes I agree I hope he ends up there.
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:28 PM
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The biggest upset in Derby history. Bar none.
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Old 11-08-2010, 01:30 PM
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can they retire D. Wayne at the same time?

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...source=twitter

note: I do know his name, just a typo...
You really think the trainer had anything to do with it? Mine that Bird was fried last year after running in races after he had already tailed off after the Triple Crown. You could have picked any trainer in racing to give MTB to and he wouldn't have fired back to his career form. But hey, the guy only almost won the sprint with a 23-1 shot...let him retire though. He's won and forgotten more about training horses than any of us will ever.
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can they retire D. Wayne at the same time?

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...source=twitter

note: I do know his name, just a typo...


D Wayne is high on Dublin for 2011.
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FWIW, D Wayne probably wins the Sprint if Pashito The Che breaks alertly and pressures Big Drama, as the race was likely to unfold.
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can they retire D. Wayne at the same time?

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...source=twitter

note: I do know his name, just a typo...
He can now be called D. Wayne Lukewarm.
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