4/3 (AQU): Carter, Wood (G1's); Bay Shore, Excelsior (G3's)

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by keithting

I actually came across an old racing program today, and was reminded when the Wood was run in 2 divisions back in 1983:

1st Div winner - Bounding Basque - W. Sedlacek - G. McCarron
2nd Div winner - Slew O'Gold - S. Watters - E. Maple

My all-time favorite Wood was in 1988 when Private Terms defeated Seeking the Gold and the "Johnny Campo-trained" Cherokee Colony.

The field included - Tejano, Dynaformer, Ballindaggin, Brian's Time, Sewickley, Perfect Spy and Pleasant Evening.

I believe that the stakes record was smashed that day in a time of 1:47 and change.

Just a flash-back.........

If I recall correctly there was a Phipps filly who ran that day and turned out to be a legend.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

If I recall correctly there was a Phipps filly who ran that day and turned out to be a legend.

I wouldn't trust your memory.

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't trust your memory.

You're so right,I had to check the program.
In my few trips to NY in the 80's I did see her live once in what I thought was an allowance race. Maybe it was Gulch's Wood.
I do remember wind and cold on one of those trips and getting there early to stalk out a good seat with my father. We found an ideal location aside a column and while discussing it the only person within eyeshot sits down in our spot

[blackthroatedwind]

I assume you are talking about Personal Ensign and I don't think she ever ran at Aqueduct.

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I assume you are talking about Personal Ensign and I don't think she ever ran at Aqueduct.

More than likely it was her two year old year at Belmont. I could only guess that Gulch won some 2yo stake race on the same day.
The memories get more and more like a jigsaw puzzle

[dalakhani]

that was pretty impressive

[RockHardTen1985]

Never ever ever ever asked him to run, how much is left in the tank for the Derby? Gotta be a lot.