Biggest winning margin you've seen at the track

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by PeteMugg

Unbelievable timing of this topic. Labor Day at Ellis Park Sir Dorset wins a two and one fourth mile event by 40 1/2 lengths. Not quite the '73 Belmont, but interesting none the less.

Strange that you say that right now.

I had no idea that that race had ever happened, until I saw Don Tiger entered at Hawthorne yesterday in a 1 9/16 turf race.

He was the horse who ran a game second, beaten just a smidge under 41 lengths that day as the favorite.

I couldn't get over how odd the running line looked -- having run second and showing a 40+ beaten lengths.

[Port Conway Lane]

Spectacular Bid at Delaware Park by 17 lengths setting a new track record with "the shoe" on his back for the first time.

[blackthroatedwind]

I think the official margin of victory for Summer Colony's maiden win at Saratoga was 32 3/4 lengths.

[saratogabrit]

Seen many horses win jumps races here by "A Distance" which is 30 lengths+

[jballscalls]

We had a first timer named Forest Jazzy this past summer at River Downs that won by 24 lengths in a 6f maiden special. They took her to Belmont and she's still a non 2 i believe.

[booner]

La Triaviata's debut was impressive. Her 13 1/4 length win seemed like 20 when I watched it (here come the Biancone comments/jokes ).

I remember watching Bellamy Road's '05 Wood Memorial. Actually got out of the house and went to Kentucky Downs with some friends. Everyone went nuts. Several of us were rooting for him, but didn't think he would run off like he did.

[my miss storm cat]

Okay well I've never actually seen him, but the old guys catch my attention.

Sometimes i check the Mountaineer entries just for the hell of it and one jumped out at me this morning.

Sir Dorset runs tonight, and look what I found.....

SIR DORSET (USA) b. G, 1995 DP = 10-7-11-4-0 (32) DI = 2.37 CD = 0.72 - 66 Starts, 14 Wins, 11 Places, 9 Shows Career Earnings: $228,768

Owner: Regina Murphy & Willis Simpson
Breeder: Pamela J. Bayliss
State Bred: FL
Winnings: 66 Starts: 14 - 11 - 9, $228,768

Recorded the largest victory margin ever at Ellis Park in 2007 by winning a 2 1/4-mile starter allowance by 43 1/4 lengths.

http://www.pedigreequery.com/sir+dorset


18-furlong wonder -- The 12-year-old gelding is getting old, but SIR DORSET (Vicksburg) can still put on a show. In 2003, he won a 2 1/4-mile starter allowance at Ellis Park by a staggering 43 1/4 lengths. He didn't race at the uncommon distance again until this Labor Day at Ellis, and was dismissed at nearly 9-2 against only three rivals. Bettors were likely turned off by his last three outings, three unplaced efforts versus similar company in one-mile and 1 1/8-mile races, but those distances are too short for Sir Dorset. Give him 18 furlongs. Sir Dorset strolled home 40 1/2 lengths on top.



http://handicapping.bloodhorse.com/i...ue%26header=bh

Good luck to the old guy tonight.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Sometimes i check the Mountaineer entries just for the hell of it

There are self help groups for issues like this...

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

There are self help groups for issues like this...

You don't understand..... it started cause I follow the old guys (I didn't know where Mountaineer was... Duh! ) but now my reason for checking is two-fold...

I'm always wondering if horses i really liked who have been a bit disappointing (ie, Exceptional Ride - poor thing) will end up there.

Thanks for your kindness though and if i ever need a list of meetings I'll know who to ask.

edit - The good Sir won again tonight.....

[JJP]

Meadowlake's debut at Hawthorne in 1985. I believe it was 22 lengths for the margin. I think it was just after the fire at Arlington and the balance of the meet was run at Hawthorne.

[Indian Charlie]

giacamo's derby win

[NoLuvForPletch]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think the official margin of victory for Summer Colony's maiden win at Saratoga was 32 3/4 lengths.

Thanks Andy...

I was reading through the thread saying what the heck was the name of that Evans filly? She won her next race by a pretty good margin too if I'm not mistaken.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Bellamy Road won by 14, 15, or 17 lengths, I think. I was there for that win.

Cash Run won her debut at Belmont Park by 15, I think. My recollection was that it was a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, so the few of us in attendance were treated to a monster effort.

Didn't Friendly Island win by about 15 in his debut the day after the Belmont Stakes? He was a Pletcher firster who was cold on the board -- by Pletcher firster standards -- at 4-1. It was a chilly day, too.

Think it was 18, but I could be wrong. I liked that horse a LOT, made some nice change on him throughout his career.

I was at the '05 Wood as well. Nothing against Bellamy Road, but that field was truly terrible...

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

Thanks Andy...

I was reading through the thread saying what the heck was the name of that Evans filly? She won her next race by a pretty good margin too if I'm not mistaken.

I wouldn't have remembered it but I read an article the other day about Hennig training his thousanth winner ( something I consider akin to my beating Tyson in his prime ) and that was mentioned as a highlight.

There was no mention of his unbelievable lack of success with a multitude of well bred horses year after year.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't have remembered it but I read an article the other day about Hennig training his thousanth winner ( something I consider akin to my beating Tyson in his prime ) and that was mentioned as a highlight.

There was no mention of his unbelievable lack of success with a multitude of well bred horses year after year.

Less with more, Hennig or Ward?

My vote goes to Ward (despite winning a KY Derby.)

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I wouldn't have remembered it but I read an article the other day about Hennig training his thousanth winner ( something I consider akin to my beating Tyson in his prime ) and that was mentioned as a highlight.

There was no mention of his unbelievable lack of success with a multitude of well bred horses year after year.

Henning is the northeast version of Dallas Stewart.

[dylbert]

In mid-1970s, saw horse win by 22 lengths at Louisiana Downs. My buddies and I were enjoying sunshine and suds at the rail that afternoon. It looked very strange seeing horse finish so far ahead of field. We didn't get full impact until we went inside and watched replay.

Same horse won something like seven straight during that summer-fall meet -- progressing from claimer to starter handicaps and overnight handicaps. Horse and trainer disappeared into oblivion after that season. Rumor had it that trainer had been using some undetectable (remember this in 70s) cocaine derivative to "juice" this horse. It was never verified, but 22 lengths was impressive nonetheless. Truth or Urban Myth -- we'll never know!