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Old 11-13-2009, 04:28 PM
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Lava Man works toward return

The comeback campaign is on for Lava Man, who worked six furlongs Wednesday at Hollywood and will target a Grade 3 race next month for his first start since July 20, 2008.

"He worked great; we're tentatively looking at the Native Diver for his comeback," trainer Doug O'Neill said Friday, referring to the Grade 3, 1 1/8-mile main-track race Dec. 12 at Hollywood Park.

O'Neill was in the process of finalizing jockey arrangements for Lava Man, who O'Neill said will have a new rider. Corey Nakatani was his regular rider from fall 2005 through sprint 2008; Tyler Baze rode Lava Man twice in summer 2008. Lava Man has won 17 races and more than $5.2 million from 46 starts.
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Old 11-13-2009, 05:06 PM
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Bet your money on Tres Borrachos.
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Old 11-13-2009, 07:07 PM
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Good Point!
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Old 11-14-2009, 08:34 AM
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O'Neill was in the process of finalizing jockey arrangements for Lava Man, who O'Neill said will have a new rider

Pick Iggy, Pick Iggy!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 11-14-2009, 09:35 AM
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He has NOT done enough
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Old 11-14-2009, 09:52 AM
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O'Neill was in the process of finalizing jockey arrangements for Lava Man, who O'Neill said will have a new rider

Pick Iggy, Pick Iggy!!!!!!!!!!
He mentioned last night that they were talking to Rosario.
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Old 11-14-2009, 09:53 AM
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O'Neill was in the process of finalizing jockey arrangements for Lava Man, who O'Neill said will have a new rider

Pick Iggy, Pick Iggy!!!!!!!!!!
Rosario
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Old 11-14-2009, 09:56 AM
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This won't end well.
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Old 11-14-2009, 10:34 AM
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This is big time breaking news, and we get it here first. Good Luck with it Vic.
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Old 11-14-2009, 11:20 AM
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This is big time breaking news, and we get it here first. Good Luck with it Vic.
Yep, this is almost as big as when Laffit Pincay got the mount on Cavonnier.
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Old 11-14-2009, 11:18 PM
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This is big time breaking news, and we get it here first. Good Luck with it Vic.
We're very excited. I watched him work the other day and he looked great. Joel is going to work him for the first time next Saturday the 21st. Looking forward to that. Big fun.
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Old 11-15-2009, 06:21 AM
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i'm pulling for him. theres not much to beat.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:48 PM
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God I hope he goes off 5/2 or better. Are there odds on what his odds will be?
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We're very excited. I watched him work the other day and he looked great. Joel is going to work him for the first time next Saturday the 21st. Looking forward to that. Big fun.
You're excited? Feel these nipples!!
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Old 11-16-2009, 10:43 PM
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Hope to see that combo in the winners circle (Vic, would say trio, but you'll be in the booth calling it).... unless you want to make a mad dash down there to be in it too!
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Old 11-17-2009, 12:00 AM
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i'm pulling for him. theres not much to beat.
It's an awfully long layoff though to go straight into a graded stakes race isn't it? Shouldn't they have tested the wheels first against cal breds maybe
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Old 11-17-2009, 05:19 AM
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i'm pulling for him. theres not much to beat.
Me, too. One of my all-time favs.

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Old 11-17-2009, 05:50 AM
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Me, too. One of my all-time favs.

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agreed, if he comes back and runs a good race, its a great story. his trainer thinks he can, so why not?
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:57 AM
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Vic , if "LAVA MAN" returns to his former glory can you play Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire for back ground music when they turn for home?

LAVA MAN is and will be one of my all time favortives.
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