Favorite fun moments in racing

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

I remember this race!!! However, I did not remember it being on Preakness Day. What a fun note by you, miss storm cat. Like you said, today has been a little tough and a reason to smile is always welcome.

That goofball Sir Ray..... works for me every time.

So do you have a fun story or memory, SS?

[Bigsmc]

Was at Del Mar on a friday afternoon in 1995 when this happened (If memory serves me correctly it was the last race of the card). I was standing at the fence with a buddy in disbelief. I have a couple of 8 x 10's that I got a couple days later from the track photog. hanging on the wall. I'll scan one and post it later.

It really isn't a "fun" story, more so a bizarre one. No one was hurt though.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...5BC0A963958260

[Gander]

Not funny? This is absolutely hilarious! Cant wait to see you post the pictures. I have seen them before, they are a riot! LOL!

Some drone did the same type thing at Pimlico one day, he jumped out in front of Artax, who I think was running a below average race at favored odds. I love these sort of stories.

[SentToStud]

mid-70's. Day or two before Christmas. I'm at the Fair Grounds in N.O.

Horse named Santa Claus is running. As he moves to the lead in the stretch, announcer starts singing, "Here comes Santa Claus ......" I bet against him. Santa Claus won by two.