Sumwon 'live'

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I'm sorry that she didn't run better and I believe that she was probably just short of fitness today. That is not saying that she was going to make up 15 or so lengths but we may have got her too relaxed in her training and simply have not done enough with her. She seemed very tired afterwards but everything else looks good. The next few days will tell alot about where and when we run her back. If she bounces back ok then we will take a long look at the opening day race at CD. If she takes a little longer to recover we may need to find a different spot. Obviously we were hoping for a little more but we weren't undefeated going in and we did have a good time meeting all the partners which was really what this is about.

Thanks Chuck for all your work.

[stevepopyak]

Had a blast today guys. Steve and Chuck could not be more gracious and accomodating. Hope to get some pics posted tomorrow.

[BillW]

It was great to meet everybody and a real thrill watching SUMWON on her maiden voyage in Dee Tee colors. Thanks Chuck and Steve for all your work and We'll get'em next time! Hope to run into all of you this fall in Saratoga Springs.

Bill

[AeWingnut]

nice meeting the 5 Steves

Ed Bill Beth John Tony Chris and ... Pdrift
sorry if I don't remember everyone
it was sensory overload in the best way

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

nice meeting the 5 Steves

Ed Bill Beth John Tony Chris and ... Pdrift
sorry if I don't remember everyone
it was sensory overload in the best way

I was the stand-in for sniper and sightseek!

[skippy3481]

Very exciting race to watch. Congrats to everyone that saw it live. Heres hoping she bounces back quickly so I can see her in person in 3 weeks.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Swap Fliparoo

I was the stand-in for sniper and sightseek!

Thanks for going!

Just watched the race replays. She is a big lady. Poor girl got tired, those were some fairly tough early fractions. I did not get to see her enter the gate but her start was not bad even though the 8 horse blew by her. I was scared she would come out harder than that. Speed does not seem to be a problem so thats good.

Wavered a bit on the backstretch also, and poor thing has got to be very tired after that stretch. Glad she cooled out well and it was very exciting reading the excitement of everyone else.

Well get um next time by God.

Easy for me to say. I did not run over a mile today. Hope she is not to sore tomorrow. (I think she may have run the furthest distance wise in that race also).

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by pgardn

(I think she may have run the furthest distance wise in that race also).

Trakus stats confirmed that, she did run the furthest.

[pmayjr]

I seriously wish the horse and you guys the best, but might a 50k claimer still be too ambitious? Prove me wrong, but if you guys run her in a 50 k claimer race, and she finishes up the track, take DisappearingdanAKAPlaya's advice, and drop her big...

But as I said, I wish y'all and your horse the best...

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

I seriously wish the horse and you guys the best, but might a 50k claimer still be too ambitious? Prove me wrong, but if you guys run her in a 50 k claimer race, and she finishes up the track, take DisappearingdanAKAPlaya's advice, and drop her big...

But as I said, I wish y'all and your horse the best...

They want to run her in a spot where she doesn't get claimed... running her in a 15k claimer most likely would allow that to happen. This filly is sound as a dollar... it would be a shame to have a sound filly like her get claimed. Her next start will be better. She probably needed the race.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

I seriously wish the horse and you guys the best, but might a 50k claimer still be too ambitious? Prove me wrong, but if you guys run her in a 50 k claimer race, and she finishes up the track, take DisappearingdanAKAPlaya's advice, and drop her big...

But as I said, I wish y'all and your horse the best...

Thanks for the advice. No charge right?

[Riot]

Originally Posted by stevepopyak

Had a blast today guys. Steve and Chuck could not be more gracious and accomodating. Hope to get some pics posted tomorrow.

Steve! Tell your Steelers story <g>

[stevepopyak]

Originally Posted by Riot

Steve! Tell your Steelers story <g>

My brother Ed and I are huge Pittsburgh Steeler football fans, so as we were approaching Lexington on the drive down we saw all the signs for the University of Kentucky and I said to him "Do you know what former Steeler great went to the University of Kentucky?" He said "no" and I told him that it was Dermonti Dawson (for those that don't follow football, he was an all-pro center for the Steelers for most of his career).

On Wednesday at Keeneland, I am standing in front of the gift shop, wearing my Steelers jacket, waiting to hook up with the other DT'ers. This large man walks by, notices my Steeler attire and says "hi". I looked at him and said "Dermonti Dawson ???" to which he replied "yes I am." He was with his business partner and said that they just came over to catch a few races. He stayed and talked for a few minutes and was as nice as could be!!! It was just too weird.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by stevepopyak

My brother Ed and I are huge Pittsburgh Steeler football fans, so as we were approaching Lexington on the drive down we saw all the signs for the University of Kentucky and I said to him "Do you know what former Steeler great went to the University of Kentucky?" He said "no" and I told him that it was Dermonti Dawson (for those that don't follow football, he was an all-pro center for the Steelers for most of his career).

On Wednesday at Keeneland, I am standing in front of the gift shop, wearing my Steelers jacket, waiting to hook up with the other DT'ers. This large man walks by, notices my Steeler attire and says "hi". I looked at him and said "Dermonti Dawson ???" to which he replied "yes I am." He was with his business partner and said that they just came over to catch a few races. He stayed and talked for a few minutes and was as nice as could be!!! It was just too weird.

That's cool
I've been a Steelers fan since I was ten, great to know that my fellow partner is a fan of the "Black & Gold".
Too bad Dee Tee silks weren't that color!

[2 Dollar Bill]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

That's cool
I've been a Steelers fan since I was ten, great to know that my fellow partner is a fan of the "Black & Gold".
Too bad Dee Tee silks weren't that color!

""Black & Silver"" are the colors of a WINNER !!!!

[nwaryas]

Black and White with Diamonds- FCC. Now that's a true owner. He looks at every horse before he buys. Look at other owners they sit at home and call their trainer claim this horse.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by 2 Dollar Bill

""Black & Silver"" are the colors of a WINNER !!!!

Um no. Black and Gold are the colors of a winner.

Originally Posted by 2 Dollar Bill

""Black & Silver"" are the colors of a WINNER !!!!

Oh good. Another Spurs fan. The professional sports frachise with the highest winning % of any, basketball, football, baseball, hockey team in the last 9 years.

Good to know Im not the only one on the board...

[saucon17]

Originally Posted by stevepopyak

My brother Ed and I are huge Pittsburgh Steeler football fans, so as we were approaching Lexington on the drive down we saw all the signs for the University of Kentucky and I said to him "Do you know what former Steeler great went to the University of Kentucky?" He said "no" and I told him that it was Dermonti Dawson (for those that don't follow football, he was an all-pro center for the Steelers for most of his career).

On Wednesday at Keeneland, I am standing in front of the gift shop, wearing my Steelers jacket, waiting to hook up with the other DT'ers. This large man walks by, notices my Steeler attire and says "hi". I looked at him and said "Dermonti Dawson ???" to which he replied "yes I am." He was with his business partner and said that they just came over to catch a few races. He stayed and talked for a few minutes and was as nice as could be!!! It was just too weird.

That is a great story Steve, not only having a horse run at Keeneland, but
to meet an oustanding Steelers football player of the 90's must of topped
off a great day.