English Channel- Track Record

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Manila was a monster. A running machine.

One of Theatrical's Grade 1s that year was bogus, as Dance of Life drowned him in the Sword Dancer at Belmont and got unjustifiably Dq'd. Of course, Manila also lost the Bernard Baruch to Talakeno in his prep for the Arlington Million.

I never saw film of the Baruch---he did give the winner 12lbs that day.

He certainly really showed up when the chips were down---Manilla won all 5 of his career attempts in Grade 1 races. Including shipping to Southern California and beating the deepest BC Turf field of all time.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I never saw film of the Baruch---he did give the winner 12lbs that day.

He certainly really showed up when the chips were down---Manilla won all 5 of his career attempts in Grade 1 races. Including shipping to Southern California and beating the deepest BC Turf field of all time.

Well, Dancing Brave apparently lost over 100 pounds and was pretty freaked out and clearly didn't show up.

But, Manila was a tiger that day. I was actually there.

Ghostzapper could've been. Woulda coulda shoulda...story of this goddamn game the past few decades.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Ghostzapper could've been. Woulda coulda shoulda...story of this goddamn game the past few decades.

Mineshaft was. Not even a question.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Mineshaft was. Not even a question.

I think Ghostzapper was great. I forgot him.

I think Mineshaft was a terrific horse.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think Ghostzapper was great. I forgot him.

I think Mineshaft was a terrific horse.

YES!!!! That a boy. Another reason you are my hero.

[GPK]

I haven't been around racing long enough to characterize any horse as "great", I so know jack sh*t basically