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Old 03-06-2014, 08:45 AM
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Default Carson Hollow / You 2002 Test Stakes
This race was the most exciting racee EVER !!! Maybe because i was live on small pick 6 ticket , I had Carson Hollow singled and my buddy had You singled and we both ended up with 5 of 6. Another outstanding call by the incomparable Tom Durkin. and jerry Bailey riding the hair off you in tight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u03E155wcIE
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Old 03-06-2014, 08:56 AM
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Default Afleet Alex
I was there for his Preakness win - simply amazing.
The race itself wasn't close, but what happened (and almost happened) at the top of the lane was storybook.
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Old 03-06-2014, 09:06 AM
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Blame/Zenyatta in the BC Classic
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Old 03-06-2014, 09:11 AM
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Rachel Alexandra - Haskell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBVd4R5Les

Tail end of a long trip for me that included my first visit to Saratoga, trudging through pouring rain 3 times, and many failed wagering opportunities. But, she was unbelievable. Made the whole thing easily worth it.
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Old 03-06-2014, 09:18 AM
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Precisionist, Greinton and Gate Dancer. All three of them could have won.

Also, Melair slaughtering Southern Halo and Snow Chief in the Silver Screen that same year.

That's the only race I've ever seen where the non favorite got a standing ovation afterwards. It might be the only race in which I've seen the winner get one.
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Old 03-06-2014, 07:05 PM
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Rachel Alexandra - Haskell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBVd4R5Les

Tail end of a long trip for me that included my first visit to Saratoga, trudging through pouring rain 3 times, and many failed wagering opportunities. But, she was unbelievable. Made the whole thing easily worth it.
I bet Munnings in that race, SMH.
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Old 03-06-2014, 08:19 PM
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Default 1997 Preakness
Can't leave out 1997 Preakness with Silver Charm edging Free House and Captain Bodgit
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Old 03-06-2014, 09:26 PM
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Can't leave out 1997 Preakness with Silver Charm edging Free House and Captain Bodgit
You mean the race where Touch Gold was much the best?
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Old 03-06-2014, 11:10 AM
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REALLY REALLY good one....
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Old 03-06-2014, 11:12 AM
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best in person was probably afleet alex in the Preakness....ill have another in the Preakness was also good
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Old 03-06-2014, 11:43 AM
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I can't split 94 Travers Holy Bull/Concern and 89 Preakness Sunday Silence/Easy Goer.
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Old 03-06-2014, 06:48 PM
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I can't split 94 Travers Holy Bull/Concern and 89 Preakness Sunday Silence/Easy Goer.
The first race I ever attended is still the best to me. 1989 Preakness. Head and head all the way through the stretch.
If you can get a copy of artist Michael Geraghty's artwork of this finish, it is fantastic!
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Old 03-06-2014, 11:44 AM
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This race was the most exciting racee EVER !!! Maybe because i was live on small pick 6 ticket , I had Carson Hollow singled and my buddy had You singled and we both ended up with 5 of 6. Another outstanding call by the incomparable Tom Durkin. and jerry Bailey riding the hair off you in tight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u03E155wcIE
this is mine
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Old 03-06-2014, 11:57 AM
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Anything with Holy Bull at Belmont.. beating Dehere in the Futurity, crushing the Met Mile field, blowing away Twining in the Dwyer.. and especially the 1994 Woodward: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqsVf9UjODE

I wish I had been at Saratoga to see his Travers..
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I forgot about this.

This is the best race, I've ever had the pleasure of attending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4rmq...ature=youtu.be
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Old 03-06-2014, 12:14 PM
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Personal Ensign v Winning Colors Belmont BC Distaff

Sunday Silence v Personal Ensign Preakness
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Old 03-06-2014, 12:28 PM
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Personal Ensign v Winning Colors Belmont BC Distaff

Sunday Silence v Personal Ensign Preakness
Well ok then
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Old 03-06-2014, 01:34 PM
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Personal Ensign v Winning Colors Belmont BC Distaff

Sunday Silence v Personal Ensign Preakness
who can argue with that?
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Old 03-06-2014, 12:51 PM
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I forgot about this.

This is the best race, I've ever had the pleasure of attending.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4rmq...ature=youtu.be
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