2016 BREEDERS CUP WEEK stuff, questions . . . here and there!!!

[DonGuido]

Thanks JB for validating my meaningless, emotional response. Two wonderful mares and I heard that right now anyway both Behold and Stellar Wind will go on racing next year. All that said, Songbird should be known as arguably the best 3YO mare ever.

[Plenilune]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Thanks JB for validating my meaningless, emotional response. Two wonderful mares and I heard that right now anyway both Behold and Stellar Wind will go on racing next year. All that said, Songbird should be known as arguably the best 3YO mare ever.

BEHOLDER IS GREAT, but so is Songbird. Beholder said "Not yet, little one, not this year. Next year you can be the Queen."

Beholder is retiring to make babies in 2017. Stellar Wind, well, there seems to be confusing posts as to whether she will be in the Keeneland sale or race next year. Songbird...may she continue to improve and beat up on some boys next year!

[Plenilune]

I just have to say that my daughter and I play in a Fantasy Stable League and we have had Beholder since she was two years old. I always have to laugh because IRL she was sold for $180,000 at the sales but when we bid on her in the auction she cost us $520.000.

I LOVE Beholder so much. I could just picture Richard Mandella's face when the post positions were selected for today's race. Like, "Ok, we got this one!" I have been so tense most of the day. I was practically hyperventilating during the race. And I literally SOBBED like a baby when it was official. I'm going to miss my beautiful Beholder while I am so greatful she raced for many years, winning and staying sound.

LOL, my daughter just said the next big horse we look for must finish 4th in her/his first race. Secretariat was 4th, American Phaorah was 4th, and so was Beholder! Who knows?

[RUFFIAN]

I Love Them Both But Have Adored Beholder Longer Of Course

A Dh Would Indeed Have Been The "Perfect Ending" ~

Songbird Has Her Future Ahead ~ As Beholder Retires In Glory
So My Heart Is Happy To See Beholder End Her Illustrous Career
Standing In The Winners Circle!

Additionally, Songbird had an easy inside trip ~
While Beholder had to go 3 wide = which makes some believe that Beholder
Not only Won --- but overcame a bigger challenge than Songbird had

That ending reminded me of Real Quiet & Victory Gallop!
Winning By A Kitty Whisker!

[JolyB]

Plen, thanks for posting the win photo. Is it just the way I'm looking at it, or does Beholder seem to have a longer nose than Songbird?

[Plenilune]

Originally Posted by JolyB

Plen, thanks for posting the win photo. Is it just the way I'm looking at it, or does Beholder seem to have a longer nose than Songbird?

Thank God for longer noses!

[DonGuido]

OK just one minute now, I heard them say on NBC Sports after the race that Beholder and Stellar Wind were both coming back to race next year . . . or was I just daaaaaaaaaay dreaming?

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by Plenilune

Thank God for longer noses!

Jimmy Durante would have loved it. AHHH CHA CHA, CHA CHA!!! And good night Mrs Calabash, wherever you are. Now I am really aging myself to remember this . . . but I was just a kid.