Autism Awareness

[Heels1989]

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

[cowgirlintexas]

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]

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]

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]

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

[westcoastinvader]

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]

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]

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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[AeWingnut]

I'm on the way home from the OTB and my friend calls me up to tell me about the El Camino being won by Autism Awareness.

I said, "I was listening to the radio and they just ran an ad about autism awareness. Did you know that the odds of a child with some form of autism is 1 in 150"

he said it was more like 60-1

[dagolfer33]

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]

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?

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Danzig

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?

nice.

he was about to come out of his shell and now he's back rocking in the corner of his stall.

hope you're happy.