Mon 7/31 - SPA Race 7

[Bogey]

Well, neither one made it to the starting gate. I take that back #8 Prescription was a late scratch and kind of made it there. The account stands at plus 717 units to start the month of August.

[Gander]

Wilko and Andromeda's Hero racing on a Monday

Just what is so special about either of these horses? Are people actually going to make a trip to the racetrack on a Monday just to see either of these animals? Its not like Butterface was running, or even All Hail Stormy. Geez.

[Bogey]

The reason I mentioned them was because as a fan of the greatest game in the world, it's not every Monday that you can see a G1 winner and a Belmont placed horse in the same race. On a personal note I was at Wilko's victory in the '04 BC Juvenile at Lone Star and was at Andromeda's Hero maiden triumph at Calder. Lastly, they both have a connection with Afleet Alex. As far as Butterface and All Hail Stormy, they both are also worth a trip to the track to see the hard knockers.

[Gander]

Yes, hard knockers. All Hail Stormy runs on Thursday but has no chance. He has already won 2 in a row, no way does he win 3 in a row. As far as Butterface goes, any info on her? Have not heard if she is still even in training. Where is my precious girl?

Andromedas Hero is a useful sort. Wilko is a loveable little guy. To me not worth the $5 admission.

Butterface roared out of the gate and led the field through a ridiculously fast first quarter in 21.1 seconds and a half-mile in a reasonable 45 seconds flat.

Have no problem with fans and their favorites but to say that it is not worth $5 to see Wilco or Andromeda's Hero is about the same as Butterface ran in the above race. IMO I would love to go any day to see those mentioned or any $1000 claimer at any track for that matter.


Miller

Sorry in my old age I forgot to attribute the opening two lines as a quote from the NY Bred Bulletin Board about the Butterface race in my previous post.

Miller

[Gander]

When did she run and where?