Autism Awareness

Danzig · #1 03-08-2008, 06:41 PM

if he makes the derby, i guess we know what this years feel good storyline will be....

#2 03-08-2008, 06:43 PM

Hilarious. Bet the 3 year olds I dismiss. Looks like Denis of Cork will be the triple crown winner.

I just threw up a little in my mouth.

Danzig · #3 03-08-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Hilarious. Bet the 3 year olds I dismiss. Looks like Denis of Cork will be the triple crown winner.

I just threw up a little in my mouth.

don't dismiss big brown just yet.

letswastemoney · #4 03-08-2008, 06:46 PM

wtf that horse couldn't win a maiden claimer on the BM/GG circuit a few months ago...and now he wins a G3????

The Indomitable DrugS · #5 03-08-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

wtf that horse couldn't win a maiden claimer on the BM/GG circuit a few months ago...and now he wins a G3????

According to TVG - the connections said before the race that he was only entered for the purpose of raising awareness with his name.

The result of the race might have shown synthetic track awareness - as there were some big flops in a Graded Stake run on California's only remaining natural dirt surface at a non bull-ring track.

The pace setter ran like he was preping for the A.P. Smithwick at Saratoga - he jumped shadows in multiple occasions around the first turn.

blackthroatedwind · #6 03-08-2008, 07:13 PM

It makes you wonder what some of the also rans in California on the synthetic surfaces could do if they raced on a real racetrack.

#7 03-08-2008, 07:19 PM

Didnt the coach say he would retire if this horse won the derby?

the_fat_man · #8 03-08-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It makes you wonder what some of the also rans in California on the synthetic surfaces could do if they raced on a real racetrack.

Like the AQU inner?

Why is it that there's so much resistance to (an attempt at) FAIR racing?

horseofcourse · #9 03-10-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

wtf that horse couldn't win a maiden claimer on the BM/GG circuit a few months ago...and now he wins a G3????

Maybe he just wanted some more distance...all 11 races at 2 were 6f or less. His 3 races at 3 all 8f or 8.5f and his figures jumped immediately at the longer distance at the start of the year. (so what if it took him 13 races to break his maiden!!!)

mclem10011 · #10 03-08-2008, 06:51 PM

Win and story! Perhaps Vic's pre-race tv interview was magic!

Heels1989 · #11 03-08-2008, 06:43 PM

I think I heard them say on TVG that the horse cost $1000. What an awesome story!!!

cowgirlintexas · #12 03-08-2008, 06:47 PM

I don't have TVG, so I guess I will have to wait for the press release..
What a crazy road so far this year for the roses...Be great to see a horse like this make it.

paisjpq · #13 03-08-2008, 06:50 PM

missed the race....did he win easy?
personally I hate the "feel good story horse" ....but since the owners kid is autistic, I guess I can forgive this one.

sumitas · #14 03-09-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Heels1989

I think I heard them say on TVG that the horse cost $1000. What an awesome story!!!

Except for the poor breeder. But the brood mare and progeny value just went up soo. He is by Tannersmyman o/o Lady Essex-Sharp Victor.
He did have an incredible burst of speed in the stretch.

ddthetide · #15 03-09-2008, 01:29 PM

he looked as good as some of the far more expensive and more heralded 3y/o's.

westcoastinvader · #16 03-09-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ddthetide

he looked as good as some of the far more expensive and more heralded 3y/o's.

Just read this morning he was purchased in the somewhat obscure auction at the Pleasanton Fair Grounds where the California fair circuit visits a couple weeks in summer.

ArlJim78 · #17 03-09-2008, 02:58 PM

good story, nice when the small guy can make a run.

just wondering if this will start a trend, naming horses for causes?
if so might we see horses down the road called "Breast Cancer Awareness" or "Erectile Dysfunction", although I think the latter does not suffer any for awareness.

Sightseek · #18 03-09-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

good story, nice when the small guy can make a run.

just wondering if this will start a trend, naming horses for causes?
if so might we see horses down the road called "Breast Cancer Awareness" or "Erectile Dysfunction", although I think the latter does not suffer any for awareness.

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dagolfer33 · #19 03-10-2008, 10:29 PM

I dont think I have ever cheered harder for a horse I didnt have any action on...it is a great story. I dont think anyone could disagree, give the horse a shot at some more graded earnings, and if he qualifies....send him to the Derby. As long as he is healthy heading in, the connections may live a lifetime of regret if they dont do it. Besides, he wont hurt any future stud fees if it dont pan out, he comes from way humble beginnings. It could only be positive.

Danzig · #20 03-10-2008, 11:44 PM

if his name was joe schmo, this story would be so different. pull a few heart strings, bam. now he deserves a derby run, just because of the backstory?? forget the emotion for a minute, does this horse actually, truly belong, after one upset win?