"best horse I've ever ridden" - Page 3

jballscalls · #41 03-23-2008, 10:41 PM

When i worked in the race office, if i had a buck for everytime a jockey told me he loved a horse he worked or that it was like driving a ferrari, i'd be a rich man. the problem is i would have bet on the horses they talked about and lost.

Danzig · #42 03-24-2008, 06:37 AM

oh....i thought this was a gary stevens thread.

cowgirlintexas · #43 03-24-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

oh....i thought this was a gary stevens thread.

Speaking of Stevens.. Whatever happend to him?

miraja2 · #44 03-24-2008, 08:11 AM

I have always thought that we need more threads that include giant pictures of statues.

cmorioles · #45 03-24-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

I have always thought that we need more threads that include giant pictures of statues.

I particularly enjoy when they are quoted so they get to load twice (or more if others follow the trend).

cakes44 · #46 03-25-2008, 08:18 AM

Didn't Desormeaux guarantee that Imperialism would win the Preakness and Belmont after he clunked up for 3rd in the Derby?

HaloWishingwell · #47 03-25-2008, 08:37 AM

So much praise by Kent of a horse who has accomplished nothing. I guess the workouts convinced him he's a monster. Let see how he takes his workout routine to a track in a race that means soemthing.

kentuckyrosesinmay · #48 03-25-2008, 09:51 AM

I don't think that kent is over-reacting with this particular horse. I also think this horse is that good, but I think that I've said that enough since his last win that everyone should know my opinions about the horse by now...

Some in this business don't have to see a horse win a GI to know how good they are...

Yes, Big Brown is a monster.

The Indomitable DrugS · #49 03-25-2008, 11:06 AM

Big Brown worked a bullet 5 furlongs in 59.20 at Palm Meadows training center earlier this morning.

It was the best of 40 to work the distance by a full second (stable mate Shaggy Mane was 2nd fastest)

Dutrow is playing catch up in a big way with this horse.

Desormeaux really did make an ass out of himself if he did say this is the best horse he'd ever ridden.

Here is Kent on Formal Gold in his 126 Beyer win in the '97 Woodward. 2nd place finisher Skip Away would romp in the JCGC and BC Classic in his next two races - I believe this was FG's final race of his career.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrbWUTwnKNY

cmorioles · #50 03-25-2008, 11:18 AM

I saw Formal Gold break his maiden at Mth. It was leaps and bounds above even Holy Bull's maiden winning debut.

ninetoone · #51 03-25-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cakes44

Didn't Desormeaux guarantee that Imperialism would win the Preakness and Belmont after he clunked up for 3rd in the Derby?

''With a clean trip in the Derby, I would have absolutely challenged Smarty Jones,'' Desormeaux said. ''He was up there by himself. Would he have found another gear? I don't know. I can assure you when we corner for the Preakness, Imperialism will be at his throat and he'll have to hold me off.''

ShadowRoll · #52 03-25-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Big Brown worked a bullet 5 furlongs in 59.20 at Palm Meadows training center earlier this morning.

It was the best of 40 to work the distance by a full second (stable mate Shaggy Mane was 2nd fastest)

Dutrow is playing catch up in a big way with this horse.

Desormeaux really did make an ass out of himself if he did say this is the best horse he'd ever ridden.

Here is Kent on Formal Gold in his 126 Beyer win in the '97 Woodward. 2nd place finisher Skip Away would romp in the JCGC and BC Classic in his next two races - I believe this was FG's final race of his career.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrbWUTwnKNY

It's good that BB worked long and fast. He's apparently fit, over his problems, and will have no excuses. The work itself isn't that intimidating. Fierce Wind worked 4 f in :46.80 yesterday. Looks to be a good race, maybe the best prep yet. Wouldn't be surprised if, after this weekend, Desormeaux is quoted as saying, "That Tomcito is the best horse I've ever ridden...behind."

Danzig · #53 03-25-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetoone

''With a clean trip in the Derby, I would have absolutely challenged Smarty Jones,'' Desormeaux said. ''He was up there by himself. Would he have found another gear? I don't know. I can assure you when we corner for the Preakness, Imperialism will be at his throat and he'll have to hold me off.''

oops

philcski · #54 03-25-2008, 08:25 PM

I have no problem with Siegel saying he thinks Big Brown is the best 3yo colt in the country. Seriously, after War Pass' flop in Tampa, is there anyone else to talk about?

Kent D, on the other hand, has hit his head a few too many times obviously. Drugs' assertion of Formal Gold being his career best mount is very accurate. That horse was pretty damned special. First time I saw him was the '96 Meadowlands Cup and he ran 2nd as a 3YO to the excellent gelding Dramatic Gold.