Funny Cide to the Woodward?

[Danzig]

oh yeah, forgot about ol' suave. poor guy....

[Suffolk Shippers]

Tagg, if you read this board, I found a race for you:

Sept 30, 2006 GII $300,000 added
Massachusetts Handicap-Suffolk Downs (SUF)

I can't see many top handicap horses prepping in the Mass Cap 5 weeks out for the Breeders Cup, but I could be wrong. It's not hot in Boston at the end of September, either. If this isn't the perfect spot for him, I don't know what is. If they race him in Woodward, I imagine it's the Sackatoga boys forcing it down Tagg's throat.

Come to Suffolk, Barclay!

[Danzig]

maybe they think some of showing ups talents have rubbed off on funny cide.

ya know, it's a shame really. we all decry the fact that derby winners disappear faster than a tax refund check in a wal-mart, and here's this guy still trudging on. it would be nice if he could do SOMETHING....

Originally Posted by Danzig188

maybe they think some of showing ups talents have rubbed off on funny cide.

ya know, it's a shame really. we all decry the fact that derby winners disappear faster than a tax refund check in a wal-mart, and here's this guy still trudging on. it would be nice if he could do SOMETHING....

Zieg its amazing how his personna has fallen. A couple of summers in a row when he came out to breeze or just gallop in the morning Mary Ryan would say and hers Funny Cide and people would clap or cheer or go ooohhhh.
This past summer when he came out in the morning she would say it and noone would say a peep.
It is sad. here he is still racing and trying and not really appreciated for his gameness and just the fact that hes still trying, even if hes not as fast as he used to be.

[sumitas]

he's winning and in the money all the time. i'd say he's in top form. Suffolk spotted a good race for him... a lot of "fans" can't remember who ran last week let alone win, when did FC win the KD ? ummmm, ahhh...

i do appreciate oracles's first hand observations such as this. even his take on the personalities of Barbaro and Showing Up were fun to read.

I thought they would were waiting for the right state-bred race at Saratoga......guess not!!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Zieg its amazing how his personna has fallen. A couple of summers in a row when he came out to breeze or just gallop in the morning Mary Ryan would say and hers Funny Cide and people would clap or cheer or go ooohhhh.
This past summer when he came out in the morning she would say it and noone would say a peep.
It is sad. here he is still racing and trying and not really appreciated for his gameness and just the fact that hes still trying, even if hes not as fast as he used to be.

bah, fans...so many only love you when you're a winner. he finds the right way sometimes.

it wouldn't break my heart one bit for him to win if he goes. but then, i can't remember the last time a horse winning bothered me...


oh wait...yeah, i can.

G--D--- birdstone....

sorry, that comes over me about three times a year. i'm good til december now!

Originally Posted by Danzig188

we all decry the fact that derby winners disappear faster than a tax refund check in a wal-mart, and here's this guy still trudging on. it would be nice if he could do SOMETHING....

Tax refund check in a Wal-Mart..........that's great!!!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by deltaforce97

Tax refund check in a Wal-Mart..........that's great!!!

THANKS!!!

and the peter and tps reports...my kids had that on again last night, god that movie's a hoot...

'i'm just not going to go.... i don't like it.'

[randallscott35]

He'll take money. Always a plus.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

He'll take money. Always a plus.

randall, you old softy!!!

[Buffymommy]

Going with a tri box: Sun King/Suave/Second of June


Funny Cide in 4th.

[Slewbopper]

Barclay shouldn't have any complaints about the weather or track condition for the Woodward. As of now, it looks like the track will be fast and the temp about 75. Finishing 3rd gets him 60K, the same as winning a 100K state bred stake.

[slotdirt]

Are they even holding the Mass Cap this year? They shut it down last year, IIRC.

[Slewbopper]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Are they even holding the Mass Cap this year? They shut it down last year, IIRC.

September 30--Kelso Breeders' Cup Handicap (Belmont Park), Oak Tree Stakes and Yellow Ribbon Stakes (Santa Anita) and Massachusetts Handicap (Suffolk Downs), 4 p. m., ESPN.

The purse is listed as 600K.

[slotdirt]

What year was it - 2004 maybe - where there was that three way stretch duel in the Mass Cap betwixt Funny Cide, Offlee Wild, and some long shot? Offlee Wild won by a head or so, I think. Gotta love those Wild Agains.

I love any race the Funny Cide runs in. The New Yorkers will also drop some cash on him to win and he never does. Keeps the odds of a horse that I love as an underlay. Got to love those New Yorkers when it comes to Funny Cide.

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Are they even holding the Mass Cap this year? They shut it down last year, IIRC.

They are indeed, wouldn't be totally surprised if it was the last one either. They have been shutting it down on and off since 2000. Old Suffolk just isnt cutting it anymore. The track needs slots money and it was defeated in this years legislative session.

There is a little hope however, as all three Democrats running for Governor are for expanded gaming to help subsudize towns, schools, etc. So, they may get a chance with a Democrat as Governor.

Sorry for hijacking the thread

[Gander]

Lava Man and The Tin Man are still getting it done.

Your using 2 examples of horses that come around once or twice a decade these days. Back before all these "necessary medications" and before breeding became king, horses actually stuck around for a very long time and competed at very high levels, well into their 7,8 and 9 year old seasons.

Your slamming Funny Cide is totally unfair. Lava Man is on his way to becoming horse of the year. Tin Man just dominated a field of the best turf horses in America and their upcoming matchup will have every racing fan with a pulse on the edge of their seats. Funny Cide may not compete very well at the highest level, but kudos to the owners/trainers for keeping him on the track, even if it is for the sole reason that he lacks a pecker.

Originally Posted by Gander

Lava Man and The Tin Man are still getting it done.

Your using 2 examples of horses that come around once or twice a decade these days. Back before all these "necessary medications" and before breeding became king, horses actually stuck around for a very long time and competed at very high levels, well into their 7,8 and 9 year old seasons.

Your slamming Funny Cide is totally unfair. Lava Man is on his way to becoming horse of the year. Tin Man just dominated a field of the best turf horses in America and their upcoming matchup will have every racing fan with a pulse on the edge of their seats. Funny Cide may not compete very well at the highest level, but kudos to the owners/trainers for keeping him on the track, even if it is for the sole reason that he lacks a pecker.

I am not slamming Funny Cide. I am saying that I love when he races because he gets bet down with no chance of winning and that causes me to get sqaure odds on the horse that I like. But Funny Cide is a three time Grade I winner so he should be compared to others who are of his claiber.