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RockHardTen1985 · #1 10-04-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Perfect trip winner... not a stone in his path.

Perfect trip? Im not so sure about that.

CSC · #2 10-04-2009, 10:25 AM

He(STS) apparently had some trouble in the early parts of the race, it was a super effort IMO on first viewing. This horse is no doubt a superstar.

Travis Stone · #3 10-04-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Perfect trip? Im not so sure about that.

Inside whole way, rabbits set the pace up, his lane opens up and he's gone. Now, he had to have the kick to outrun those who moved outside, but one steady or check and I don't think he gets there.

He's super talented though, and I'm not sure we have anyone here who can beat him.

I didn't see anything early but watching that race is like "Where's Waldo?"

#4 10-04-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Inside whole way, rabbits set the pace up, his lane opens up and he's gone. Now, he had to have the kick to outrun those who moved outside, but one steady or check and I don't think he gets there.

He's super talented though, and I'm not sure we have anyone here who can beat him.

Don't count out Interpretation.

Travis Stone · #5 10-04-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Don't count out Interpretation.

Now there's a showdown!

Sightseek · #6 10-04-2009, 10:31 AM

I was more impressed with Youmzain making history.

docicu3 · #7 10-04-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Now there's a showdown!

All you need is a hurricane.....or Lykeahurricane I guess

Pedigree Ann · #8 10-04-2009, 10:36 AM

Suppose he had been put away for the year after the Irish Champion, because his owner was mad at the French Jockey Club (like the people behind Dar Re Mi were after her DQ last month), or because the trainer thought he wouldn't like the soft ground that Longchamp often has in October? People were saying he didn't really stay 12f and would have continued to do so if he hadn't tried. The champions face their obstacles and overcome them for all to see.

brianwspencer · #9 10-04-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

Suppose he had been put away for the year after the Irish Champion, because his owner was mad at the French Jockey Club (like the people behind Dar Re Mi were after her DQ last month), or because the trainer thought he wouldn't like the soft ground that Longchamp often has in October? People were saying he didn't really stay 12f and would have continued to do so if he hadn't tried. The champions face their obstacles and overcome them for all to see.

Doesn't work.

Unless you're insinuating that Santa Anita has a chance to come up DIRT in November.

In principle, I agree. But this doesn't work.

my miss storm cat · #10 10-04-2009, 10:53 AM

Yeats is running the final race of his career in the Prix Du Cadran which in a way is a shame cause 1. he's not at home and 2. it's completely and understandably overshadowed.

Only horse to win the Gold Cup 4 times... could someone with HRTV please post how he does / did?

Thanks.

zippyneedsawin · #11 10-04-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Inside whole way, rabbits set the pace up, his lane opens up and he's gone. Now, he had to have the kick to outrun those who moved outside, but one steady or check and I don't think he gets there.

He's super talented though, and I'm not sure we have anyone here who can beat him.

I didn't see anything early but watching that race is like "Where's Waldo?"

I'm sure you'd be up to the challenge of calling that race! You just have to work on your British or French accent.

brockguy · #12 10-04-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Inside whole way, rabbits set the pace up, his lane opens up and he's gone. Now, he had to have the kick to outrun those who moved outside, but one steady or check and I don't think he gets there.

He's super talented though, and I'm not sure we have anyone here who can beat him.

I didn't see anything early but watching that race is like "Where's Waldo?"

Ive only seen the race once, but it looks like there was a fair bit of scrimmaging early on and he had a rough enough trip on the inside for the first half mile. Him and Getaway both tried to go through on the rail entering the straight but there was always going to be one winner in that battle.. The fact he wasnt able to settle for ages and still had a finishing kick like that was extraordinary..

Travis Stone · #13 10-04-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brockguy

Ive only seen the race once, but it looks like there was a fair bit of scrimmaging early on and he had a rough enough trip on the inside for the first half mile. Him and Getaway both tried to go through on the rail entering the straight but there was always going to be one winner in that battle.. The fact he wasnt able to settle for ages and still had a finishing kick like that was extraordinary..

It's amazing how married my mind (and others here) is to fractions... kinda lost w/out them. Watching races w/out fractions and the different style of racing is very challenging.

I hope he heads our way!

letswastemoney · #14 10-04-2009, 03:03 PM

Is this on YouTube yet?

brianwspencer · #15 10-04-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

Is this on YouTube yet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f824CU-F3rc

Just awesome.

TropicalStorm · #16 10-04-2009, 04:17 PM

The racing in Europe is so much nicer to watch. The US could use some non oval racetracks. The way they filmed that is just brilliant.

The horse is just an absolute star. I don't remember anything like him with the exception of Secretariat and maybe the Doctor.

Sounds like he already is getting his winter coat and is not coming to the US. There is nothing here that really could beat him anyway. He would probably just win with Mastercraftsman and the other European running 1-2-3.

Good news is Gio Ponti is likely for the Classic. Good for him. I think he will put in the best US effort.