Amazing 2yo Debut

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Monarchos1

On a push from www.twitter.com/derbycontenders, I just watched a replay of the 10th at Turfway Sunday. Connemara was left at the gate and made an amazing last-to-first move that carried him right on to the wire. Pletcher trains this Giant's Causeway colt and while you'd have to assume this one isn't a first-stringer since he's racing at Turfway, this was a fantastic debut.

First off, now that is a Derby horse name. Doesn't mean he's gonna get there, but should he, well that name won't embarrass anybody and sounds kinda cool. Is there a way to see the race online (not the wagering sites, I can't get those in my state)? One of these days I'm gonna break down and join Twitter, ugh. Maybe someone there has the video posted on their page.

Also just another horse book observation, The Blind Connemara by C.W. Anderson, great for kids. This horse's name reminded me of that fond memory.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

First off, now that is a Derby horse name. Doesn't mean he's gonna get there, but should he, well that name won't embarrass anybody and sounds kinda cool. Is there a way to see the race online (not the wagering sites, I can't get those in my state)? One of these days I'm gonna break down and join Twitter, ugh. Maybe someone there has the video posted on their page.

Also just another horse book observation, The Blind Connemara by C.W. Anderson, great for kids. This horse's name reminded me of that fond memory.

Connemara is a crappy golf course in Lexington so I doubt that's where it's derived, more than likely the town in Ireland.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by philcski

Connemara is a crappy golf course in Lexington so I doubt that's where it's derived, more than likely the town in Ireland.

Speaking of Ireland, how many Irish-referencing names do we have on the (early) Derby trail thus far? Dublin, Connemara, and you could argue Luckin' at Lucky makes you think of Lucky Charms or four leaf clovers or something.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by philcski

Connemara is a crappy golf course in Lexington so I doubt that's where it's derived, more than likely the town in Ireland.

lol
no doubt after connemara in ireland. whether the town or connemara marble i don't know.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Danzig

lol
no doubt after connemara in ireland. whether the town or connemara marble i don't know.

You mean Carrarra marble?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Betsy

You mean Carrarra marble?

no

i have a connemara marble bracelet. since the colt is by giants causeway, who is named for a famous landmark made of stone, i could see why they'd name him for marble from ireland.


edit~ here you go..

http://www.connemaramarble.com/ConMar1.html

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Danzig

no

i have a connemara marble bracelet. since the colt is by giants causeway, who is named for a famous landmark made of stone, i could see why they'd name him for marble from ireland.


edit~ here you go..

http://www.connemaramarble.com/ConMar1.html

wow, nice catch. that's a great name when you put it in that light

[Theatrical]

There is a breed of pony called Connemara.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connemara_pony

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by philcski

wow, nice catch. that's a great name when you put it in that light

i think it's a good one...but i'm speculating that's what they were thinking. it could just be a lucky coincidence.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Danzig

no

i have a connemara marble bracelet. since the colt is by giants causeway, who is named for a famous landmark made of stone, i could see why they'd name him for marble from ireland.


edit~ here you go..

http://www.connemaramarble.com/ConMar1.html

Oh really? I had no idea there was marble in even Ireland......I was in Connemara few years ago, too. Thanks for the link - I'm going to check that out now.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

First off, now that is a Derby horse name. Doesn't mean he's gonna get there, but should he, well that name won't embarrass anybody and sounds kinda cool. Is there a way to see the race online (not the wagering sites, I can't get those in my state)? One of these days I'm gonna break down and join Twitter, ugh. Maybe someone there has the video posted on their page.

Also just another horse book observation, The Blind Connemara by C.W. Anderson, great for kids. This horse's name reminded me of that fond memory.

i read that book. might be easier to find horse books i didn't read.