8/10-11 (SAR): Fourstardave (G2); Adirondack, SAR Special (G2's)

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I didn't bet her, but it doesn't look like Who's In Town should come down. Lanerie tried to go through a non-existant hole and Who's ping-ponged off Designer Legs and Fifty.

Huh? It was pretty obvious to me she was coming down. I thought it as it was happening. That hole wasn't non-existent. Fiftyshadesofgold was in the process of going through it when it closed. You can't just do that and expect to stay up. I was so busy thinking about that, I didn't see what was going on with Charmed Hour. Probably a good thing because that sounded really brutal.

[DaTruth]

Valene Farms won the Adirondack with Asta's Foxy Lady, another Labred, 20 years ago.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Valene Farms won the Adirondack with Asta's Foxy Lady, another Labred, 20 years ago.

Astas Foxy Lady was one of the horses I got attached to back then. Heard her name in a race call and locked in. Sad to see that she had a few years of being bred with no foals, then a few now where she's not showing up as having been bred. I don't know if she was pensioned or what. I assume at her age it wouldn't make sense to keep trying. Anybody know where she is?

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Huh? It was pretty obvious to me she was coming down. I thought it as it was happening. That hole wasn't non-existent. Fiftyshadesofgold was in the process of going through it when it closed. You can't just do that and expect to stay up. I was so busy thinking about that, I didn't see what was going on with Charmed Hour. Probably a good thing because that sounded really brutal.

I thought the 4 should not have been taken down. Seemed to me that Lanerie first went for a hole that did not exist, then the 4 drifted out and the hole opened and Lanerie went for it but the 4 did come back over with the 5 pushing the 4 even further in. It was a tough call and I am not sure the 2 would have won going through what was barely a hole regardless.

Regardless, it is rare that you see a jock taken advantage of as badly as Lanerie was there and the truth is he should not have been in that position in the first place. He had plenty of time around the turn to get that horse out and probably wins the race if he does. That honestly was one of the worst rides I have ever seen by a jockey and Lanerie really should not get a quality mount at the Spa IMO.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by pointman

I thought the 4 should not have been taken down. Seemed to me that Lanerie first went for a hole that did not exist, then the 4 drifted out and the hole opened and Lanerie went for it but the 4 did come back over with the 5 pushing the 4 even further in. It was a tough call and I am not sure the 2 would have won going through what was barely a hole regardless.

Regardless, it is rare that you see a jock taken advantage of as badly as Lanerie was there and the truth is he should not have been in that position in the first place. He had plenty of time around the turn to get that horse out and probably wins the race if he does. That honestly was one of the worst rides I have ever seen by a jockey and Lanerie really should not get a quality mount at the Spa IMO.

Pretty much my thoughts on the situation as well.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by pointman

I thought the 4 should not have been taken down. Seemed to me that Lanerie first went for a hole that did not exist, then the 4 drifted out and the hole opened and Lanerie went for it but the 4 did come back over with the 5 pushing the 4 even further in. It was a tough call and I am not sure the 2 would have won going through what was barely a hole regardless.

Regardless, it is rare that you see a jock taken advantage of as badly as Lanerie was there and the truth is he should not have been in that position in the first place. He had plenty of time around the turn to get that horse out and probably wins the race if he does. That honestly was one of the worst rides I have ever seen by a jockey and Lanerie really should not get a quality mount at the Spa IMO.

Well, Moss, Pincay, and Bailey all seemed to think it was obvious the 4 was coming down. A lot of 'no surprise' comments. It felt like a matter of time before she did to me. Obviously the 5 stayed up, and I'd have to go back and watch him again, but wouldn't shock me if he came over trying to keep the 4 from letting the 2 go through. You know he could see her down there starting to push. Do it just enough to not get busted for interference, other guy gets blamed, your horse wins.

Watching the replay and head on, there was absolutely a hole there. Not a giant one, but enough for him to go through and, this is key, one that he was in the process of going through when contact occurred. A horse's body was partially in the space. You don't get to close off the hole. Too late. It's not Lanarie's fault Rosario can't keep his mount on the rail. We can agree to disagree, but I felt Fiftyshadesofgold could've won or if nothing else would've fairly close and on the board even if the others dug in. She deserved an on the board finish and lost momentum. No way does she finish 4th but for the interference.

Horses can and do push their way through, creating holes out of little room. See Wise Dan last time out. Does a horse less physically substantial than Union Rags come up through the rail in the Belmont? We're talking a 2yo filly here. No surprise that she didn't try to muscle on through. I really hope this doesn't make her shy about going up the inside in the future.

[randallscott35]

I have zero problem with the takedown....now the ride of Fifty, that's another story

[randallscott35]

In fact regarding the takedown, I think he should get days for that ride...and will

[ateamstupid]

The DQ was legitimate, but Calhoun needs to steer some of his anger toward Lanerie, who foolishly chose to get way too cute with the best horse, trying to squeeze through the inside instead of switching out into the clear when he had plenty of chances to do so. He needlessly put himself in that position and what ensued was a total discredit to the horse and the many people who singled her. It completely lets Lanerie off the hook to lay her disastrous trip solely at the feet of Rosario.

[RockHardTen1985]

The DQ wasn't horrible, but Points point is valid. The take down might ruin my meet. Cost me a $30 double to Corfu and the pick 4 for $1.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

I have zero problem with the takedown....now the ride of Fifty, that's another story

Exactly. I'm sure there'll be some interesting discussion about this race on ATR Monday.

[randallscott35]

Calhoun should be a diplomat. I;d be a bit more mad about it, as well as Lanerie's dogshit ride.

“It’s very disappointing,” he said. “It looked like we were coming through and going to win. Race riding is race riding, but I think [Rosario] overdid it today. He endangered a lot of riders and horses, and I hope he gets a long vacation to think about it. He’s a great rider, but that was very uncalled for.”