Dear haters and assorted bitter people...

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I could list the horses I was wrong about but would be here all day.

(I should probably apologize to Curlin right about now)...

We'd all be here for awhile. I don't mind being wrong about a horse as long as it's b/c they're better than I thought. Always frustrating when they're worse. Who doesn't want to see a great performance? I'm sure the preference is for it to come from horses you've bet on, of course.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

We'd all be here for awhile. I don't mind being wrong about a horse as long as it's b/c they're better than I thought. Always frustrating when they're worse. Who doesn't want to see a great performance? I'm sure the preference is for it to come from horses you've bet on, of course.

Great post -- I can completely relate to it.

I enjoy seeing a horse outrun his reputation, show a totally unexpected turn of foot, or return to the winner's circle when most thought that he/she was past his/her prime. Even when I don't get to cash a ticket on them. If one is a fan of the equine athlete -- how could one not get a charge out of it?

[Clip-Clop]

How many 3yo have won two graded stakes and are still in training??

Short list I think.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

How many 3yo have won two graded stakes and are still in training??

Short list I think.

Do you mean 3yos that have won two graded stakes AS 3yos? If so, yeah, that's a terribly short list.

Animal Kingdom and Stay Thirsty are the only two right off the top of my head.

I think in the entire crop (based in this country), only Mo has two g1 wins, period.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Do you mean 3yos that have won two graded stakes AS 3yos? If so, yeah, that's a terribly short list.

Animal Kingdom and Stay Thirsty are the only two right off the top of my head.

I think in the entire crop (based in this country), only Mo has two g1 wins, period.

Hadn't meant AS 3yo but yeah that might be only 1 other (Dialed In?), even including 2yo performances it has got to be a very small #.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by OldDog

or return to the winner's circle when most thought that he/she was past his/her prime.

Speaking of which, how awesome was Tres Borrachos last weekend in the San Diego?

I had Aggie in the top spot but whoa was that ever woth it to see him win one! I never thought he'd make it back to the winner's circle.

Cool old guy.

[RolloTomasi]

Coil
Caleb's Posse
Pants On Fire
Flashpoint
Banned
Air Support
The Factor

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Coil
Caleb's Posse
Pants On Fire
Flashpoint
Banned
Air Support
The Factor

Better than I thought. Thanks.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Speaking of which, how awesome was Tres Borrachos last weekend in the San Diego?

I had Aggie in the top spot but whoa was that ever woth it to see him win one! I never thought he'd make it back to the winner's circle.

Cool old guy.

Indeed. He got a very good ride, better race strategy, and ran an awesome final 16th. I look forward to seeing him up close in November!

Spurrier had a very nice closing finish, too.