Biggest winning margin you've seen at the track

[saratogabrit]

Seen many horses win jumps races here by "A Distance" which is 30 lengths+

[jballscalls]

We had a first timer named Forest Jazzy this past summer at River Downs that won by 24 lengths in a 6f maiden special. They took her to Belmont and she's still a non 2 i believe.

[booner]

La Triaviata's debut was impressive. Her 13 1/4 length win seemed like 20 when I watched it (here come the Biancone comments/jokes ).

I remember watching Bellamy Road's '05 Wood Memorial. Actually got out of the house and went to Kentucky Downs with some friends. Everyone went nuts. Several of us were rooting for him, but didn't think he would run off like he did.

[my miss storm cat]

Okay well I've never actually seen him, but the old guys catch my attention.

Sometimes i check the Mountaineer entries just for the hell of it and one jumped out at me this morning.

Sir Dorset runs tonight, and look what I found.....

SIR DORSET (USA) b. G, 1995 DP = 10-7-11-4-0 (32) DI = 2.37 CD = 0.72 - 66 Starts, 14 Wins, 11 Places, 9 Shows Career Earnings: $228,768

Owner: Regina Murphy & Willis Simpson
Breeder: Pamela J. Bayliss
State Bred: FL
Winnings: 66 Starts: 14 - 11 - 9, $228,768

Recorded the largest victory margin ever at Ellis Park in 2007 by winning a 2 1/4-mile starter allowance by 43 1/4 lengths.

http://www.pedigreequery.com/sir+dorset


18-furlong wonder -- The 12-year-old gelding is getting old, but SIR DORSET (Vicksburg) can still put on a show. In 2003, he won a 2 1/4-mile starter allowance at Ellis Park by a staggering 43 1/4 lengths. He didn't race at the uncommon distance again until this Labor Day at Ellis, and was dismissed at nearly 9-2 against only three rivals. Bettors were likely turned off by his last three outings, three unplaced efforts versus similar company in one-mile and 1 1/8-mile races, but those distances are too short for Sir Dorset. Give him 18 furlongs. Sir Dorset strolled home 40 1/2 lengths on top.



http://handicapping.bloodhorse.com/i...ue%26header=bh

Good luck to the old guy tonight.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Sometimes i check the Mountaineer entries just for the hell of it

There are self help groups for issues like this...

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

There are self help groups for issues like this...

You don't understand..... it started cause I follow the old guys (I didn't know where Mountaineer was... Duh! ) but now my reason for checking is two-fold...

I'm always wondering if horses i really liked who have been a bit disappointing (ie, Exceptional Ride - poor thing) will end up there.

Thanks for your kindness though and if i ever need a list of meetings I'll know who to ask.

edit - The good Sir won again tonight.....

[JJP]

Meadowlake's debut at Hawthorne in 1985. I believe it was 22 lengths for the margin. I think it was just after the fire at Arlington and the balance of the meet was run at Hawthorne.

[Indian Charlie]

giacamo's derby win