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Old 04-20-2012, 07:47 AM
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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/20/sp...r=1&ref=sports

Nice heartwarming story.

With all the things that went wrong, I still can't believe one of the three rescues is actually going to start. Angelika and Sean wouldn't give up. Looking forward to seeing the race Sunday. I don't care if she runs dead last; the fact that they got a horse left to starve to the races at all is a victory.
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That is a really nice story. Thanks for putting it here -- I don't visit the NYT website that much and would've missed it. Will definitely watch to see her run.
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That is a really nice story. Thanks for putting it here -- I don't visit the NYT website that much and would've missed it. Will definitely watch to see her run.
I went with them the day they saw the yearlings (we drove to Saratoga to see Rachel's Woodward and stopped up on the way) and took some snapshots. If I can find them in my hard drive later today, I'll post a few of what she looked like back then.
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This is a great story about our (I am a minor partner) horse, this is really something and I thought I would share. Please consider rooting for our filly Sunday!
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/04/20...-racetrack.xml
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I am a partner in 5R and never imagined we would get here. Sunday will be something special.
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I am a partner in 5R and never imagined we would get here. Sunday will be something special.
Me too- will you be there Sunday?
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What a terrific story. Good luck, and safe travel, to all of you! And especially to Notinrwildestdremz. What a terrific name :-)
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I am a partner in 5R and never imagined we would get here. Sunday will be something special.
Very cool. Congrats and the best of luck!
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This is a great story about our (I am a minor partner) horse, this is really something and I thought I would share. Please consider rooting for our filly Sunday!
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/04/20...-racetrack.xml
Consider it done. In fact, I've already commenced said rooting. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to get her there and good luck to Notinrwildestdremz!
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Old 04-20-2012, 04:09 PM
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I'm rooting for everyone involved!
Just the fact that this filly made into the starting gate is just a tremendous story, Angelika and Sean have been steadfast.
I'll be watching and cheering for Notinrwildestdremz from home, wish I could be there. Have fun and Good Luck!!!
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Me too- will you be there Sunday?
Sadly (sort of) we cannot go, had a trip to vegas planned for months. We will be watching at Wynn though!
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Good luck to all of you and congratulations! That is awesome that she's running!
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Sadly (sort of) we cannot go, had a trip to vegas planned for months. We will be watching at Wynn though!
Nothing sad about a trip to Vegas!

Well, with any luck, it won't be her only race, so there's always the next one for in-person spectating.
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Same with me. It's amazing. Wish I could be there!
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Here's a video 5R put together of "Dremz." The beginning includes a few snapshots of her as a yearling, so you can see how far she had to come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfFVE...eature=related
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That video was great - and I had to watch all her others, too! Thanks! What a great story.

She's a little pistol of slightly stubborn opinion, isn't she - sure has her own mind! Good luck tomorrow and safe trip!
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Bless her heart. I don't even like walking in the mud, never mind running. I don't blame her one bit.

I was looking at pictures of Notinrwildestdremz' first day on the track. She's cute as a button. How tall is she?
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Eh, that's racing. Clearly Clip-Clop is supposed to be at her first race.

Next time at Belmont. And hopefully on a dry track!
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