4/16 (CT): Charles Town Classic (G3); 5 undercard stakes

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Soon to be renamed 'The Researcher'

[Linny]

This race is arguably the best race for older horses thus far this year.

[Habersham000]

How does the two times defending champion of the race get on the AE's?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Habersham000

How does the two times defending champion of the race get on the AE's?

There were 14 entries for a race with 10 spots.

[Habersham000]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

There were 14 entries for a race with 10 spots.

Thanks for the explanation

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Habersham000

How does the two times defending champion of the race get on the AE's?

There is some unusual preference system with this race.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Habersham000

How does the two times defending champion of the race get on the AE's?

They punished them for trying to make him a jumper?

[slotdirt]

I'd have dang sure made Researcher was in the field by hook or by crook.

That's some nice horsies for Charles Town. Do Pletcher et. al. know the Charles Town Inn or whatever it's called is basically a Holiday Inn?

[trackrat59]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'd have dang sure made Researcher was in the field by hook or by crook.

That's some nice horsies for Charles Town. Do Pletcher et. al. know the Charles Town Inn or whatever it's called is basically a Holiday Inn?

Better yet does Pletcher know about the Golden Horseshoe?

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by trackrat59

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Better yet does Pletcher know about the Golden Horseshoe?

as soon as i turned 18, i found out all about that place.


as far as landsdowne being the nicest/closest place to stay..... i disagree. Burkittsville, MD.. home of the Blair Witch Project is only a couple miles away.

but more than likely everyone will be on the first thing with wings from dulles after the race.

-bt-

[Habersham000]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'd have dang sure made Researcher was in the field by hook or by crook.

That's some nice horsies for Charles Town. Do Pletcher et. al. know the Charles Town Inn or whatever it's called is basically a Holiday Inn?

There is a holiday inn express across the street from the far turn at Charles Town...maybe he will enjoy the free breakfeast there?

But seriously the conditions to get in this race should have been redone if the previous winner gets excluded. Even if he has only ran once this year in a allowance race. Especially when it was a horse that was stabled on grounds for many years. But congrats to Charles Town for getting a very nice field for this race.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'd have dang sure made Researcher was in the field by hook or by crook.

That's some nice horsies for Charles Town. Do Pletcher et. al. know the Charles Town Inn or whatever it's called is basically a Holiday Inn?

Smart people stay elsewhere.


Too bad the weather forcast is for rain, thunder and wind.

[Alan07]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'd have dang sure made Researcher was in the field by hook or by crook.

He's not the same horse.

[Linny]

He hasn't raced on the flat since last year's running so however the eligibility is determined he's unlikely to beat out horses with recency.

You'd think they'd have saved a spot for a 2x winner of the race.

Have the vaunted "black and cherry red" of the Phipps family ever graced the paddock at Charles Town?