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Old 03-24-2010, 10:01 AM
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Default Rachel galloping at FG by Skip Dickstein

Skip Dickstein, the long-time official LA Derby photographer, provides you with this beautiful shot of Rachel galloping yesterday. He says she looks terrific...

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Old 03-24-2010, 10:33 AM
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He says she looks terrific...
Isn't it bad enough that you believe everything trainers tell you?
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Old 03-24-2010, 10:36 AM
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Thanks for sharing.
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Old 03-24-2010, 10:38 AM
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I was more distracted by the name of the photographer.
Poor guy.
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Old 03-24-2010, 10:46 AM
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Gorgeous picture - thanks!
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Old 03-24-2010, 10:47 AM
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Skip Dickstein Photography
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Old 03-24-2010, 10:48 AM
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Isn't it bad enough that you believe everything trainers tell you?
I believe everything you tell me too..
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Old 03-24-2010, 12:15 PM
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beautiful filly.
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Old 03-24-2010, 12:29 PM
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A gorgeous filly . Thanks . Let's enjoy her while we can .
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Old 03-24-2010, 12:29 PM
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I believe everything you tell me too..
Actually not.

But you should.
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Old 03-24-2010, 12:34 PM
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Hell, I believe it's possible to go 9 for 9 at your first visit to an OTB.
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So, they are still using the figure eight? She previously ran with no nose band and seemed to do just fine....
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:12 PM
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I believe everything the Steves tell me. Byk, Haskin, Davidowitz...Rick Steves...
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