Perfect Drift

[Buffymommy]

Drift didn't see Seek Gold so I wouldn't call it hanging but more of a once I got the lead kinda easied thinking I had it. Even Seek Gold's jockey said, "i kept him away from Drift so he wouldn't see him and fight back."

Maybe he doesn't win alot, but dang the old guy has got heart and tries everytime. Give him his props for a very nice race on Saturday and quit trying to bash him. I don't see Funny Cide running like Drifty did Saturday nor Evening Attire. Give props where they are due. Drifty still has enough class to run with the top tier horses, he may not win, but he will get a check.

I for one am a big fan of this horse as most of you know. But if I was a person just watching racing for the first time and saw that race on Saturday by a 7 year old gelding, I may have been more intrigued to watch some more. So give Drifty some props. I think he is a damn good representative for racing.

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

Drift didn't see Seek Gold so I wouldn't call it hanging but more of a once I got the lead kinda easied thinking I had it. Even Seek Gold's jockey said, "i kept him away from Drift so he wouldn't see him and fight back."

Maybe he doesn't win alot, but dang the old guy has got heart and tries everytime. Give him his props for a very nice race on Saturday and quit trying to bash him. I don't see Funny Cide running like Drifty did Saturday nor Evening Attire. Give props where they are due. Drifty still has enough class to run with the top tier horses, he may not win, but he will get a check.

I for one am a big fan of this horse as most of you know. But if I was a person just watching racing for the first time and saw that race on Saturday by a 7 year old gelding, I may have been more intrigued to watch some more. So give Drifty some props. I think he is a damn good representative for racing.

Buffy I think everyone loves this horse and his story. Noone is bashing him. Its very frustrating watching him come so close but refusing to win due to that quirk, and like Steve says, you can't train that out of him. Some damn good jockeys have tried to get him to pass and they just can't do it.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Buffy I think everyone loves this horse and his story. Noone is bashing him. Its very frustrating watching him come so close but refusing to win due to that quirk, and like Steve says, you can't train that out of him. Some damn good jockeys have tried to get him to pass and they just can't do it.

But honestly, I don't think that was why he lost on Sat. I think if his jock had seen Seek Gold earlier, he would have won the race.

Just give the horse his props for running an awesome race and forget about talking about the "hanging". Everyone on this board would like to own a "hanger" like him.

[Pointg5]

Have they given out the Beyers for this race yet?

I was busy all weekend and just saw the race, but I thought Ateam said the fillies ran faster. He's a nice horse and it's great he's still running, can't bash anything about that...

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

But honestly, I don't think that was why he lost on Sat. I think if his jock had seen Seek Gold earlier, he would have won the race.

Just give the horse his props for running an awesome race and forget about talking about the "hanging". Everyone on this board would like to own a "hanger" like him.

buffy hes the greatest hanger i ever have seen.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by oracle80

buffy hes the greatest hanger i ever have seen.

BITE ME!

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Buffy I think everyone loves this horse and his story. Noone is bashing him. Its very frustrating watching him come so close but refusing to win due to that quirk, and like Steve says, you can't train that out of him. Some damn good jockeys have tried to get him to pass and they just can't do it.

You think Gomez could get him to run?

PD continues to amaze even at this age.
The son of Dynaformer, one can only wonder what Barbaro , another son of his would have turned out to be.
But in the meantime, PD continues to lead the league as the current active leading runner by lifetime accumulated on track earnings with what, maybe 4.5 million now.
I look for him to pass 5 million this year, and if he hits the board in the BCc, he may whind up in the top ten list of all time money earners joining, Pleasantly Perfect, cigar, smarty jones, fantastic light, and others of that caliber.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by Secretariat

PD continues to amaze even at this age.
The son of Dynaformer, one can only wonder what Barbaro , another son of his would have turned out to be.
But in the meantime, PD continues to lead the league as the current active leading runner by lifetime accumulated on track earnings with what, maybe 4.5 million now.
I look for him to pass 5 million this year, and if he hits the board in the BCc, he may whind up in the top ten list of all time money earners joining, Pleasantly Perfect, cigar, smarty jones, fantastic light, and others of that caliber.

Honestly, I hope he wins the classic and moves up there with them. He deserves it. Hard trying horse all the time, hanging or not, he at least shows up in his races. (well, maybe not the last grass race he ran, but 99% of his races he is up there).

He certainly loves playing the game. I just wish he could hit the wire first. No way you can help but like this horse.