Gentle musings on The Traves Day Card

JolyB · #1 08-28-2021, 03:46 PM

Never seen anything like Firenze Fire's biting Yaupon for so long in deep stretch in the Forego. Wow.

Digger · #2 08-28-2021, 04:17 PM

That's a first for me seeing horse bite another while racing. I was sure there would be a deep stretch fall for both and others. My heart pounded a little. I had bet on the 8 and thought for sure 8 was going to win then my thought went will they stay up.

JolyB · #3 08-28-2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Digger

That's a first for me seeing horse bite another while racing. I was sure there would be a deep stretch fall for both and others. My heart pounded a little. I had bet on the 8 and thought for sure 8 was going to win then my thought went will they stay up.

Without the biting incident I think that Firenze Fire would have kept his focus and won. That's a tough beat for you.

Good riding by both riders to avoid a disaster.

DonGuido · #4 08-28-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JolyB

Without the biting incident I think that Firenze Fire would have kept his focus and won. That's a tough beat for you.

Good riding by both riders to avoid a disaster.

Agree JB on both accounts.

DonGuido · #5 08-28-2021, 05:13 PM

Too bad about Whitmore. Hope it's only a "time to retire" type injury.

JolyB · #6 08-28-2021, 05:36 PM

I believe that I heard that Whitmore suffered a suspensory injury that was NOT life threatening. He was one cool racehorse, always gave his very best even though he could be a handfull.

DonGuido · #7 08-28-2021, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JolyB

I believe that I heard that Whitmore suffered a suspensory injury that was NOT life threatening. He was one cool racehorse, always gave his very best even though he could be a handfull.

Most owners and trainers would love to have a Whitmore. He's due horse racing respect for sure.

ninetoone · #8 08-28-2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Digger

That's a first for me seeing horse bite another while racing. I was sure there would be a deep stretch fall for both and others. My heart pounded a little. I had bet on the 8 and thought for sure 8 was going to win then my thought went will they stay up.

I bet the 8 as well....he was definitely going by....tough loss, but glad everyone is ok!

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cal828 · #10 08-28-2021, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JolyB

Never seen anything like Firenze Fire's biting Yaupon for so long in deep stretch in the Forego. Wow.

I think that was the 2nd time I saw something like that and the other time was also with Firenze Fire, but that time he was the bitee and not the biter. Too bad. I think he cost himself the race. I think the other time was on the Pennsylvania Derby Day. Not sure how long ago that was. Couple years ago, I think.

Whitmore has been an awfully good one. We will miss him. I can remember him from his races at Oaklawn as a 3 year old before he became a sprinter.