8/19 (EMD) Longacres Mile (G3), Emerald Distaff

[my miss storm cat]

Awesome Gem looked really good there at the end but I hate doing the shoulda thing, you know?

Is he over the $3M make now?

Fun race as it is every year and even the silly drf online coverage was good!

I love the way it's so festive and just the little touches like a guest steward (the guy looked thrilled to death, didn't he? I'm sure he's someone where I should know the name but didn't)... it is just like the most joyful looking place, track, experience.

Congrats to he winner and did you guys see the jockey of the 2nd place finisher? I mean that was wonderful how happy he looked.

I know I'll be laughed at but ummm what day is the special guest thing with Wasserman cause I need to beg someone to go and get a picture or pet him for me or something (don't judge me)!

They should let Assessment be there as well regardless of how he did yesterday.

[Seattleallstar]

I am surprised not more is being discussed with Flores's ride on Awesome Gem, he was by far the best horse in the race its a damn shame he didnt win. With a better trip he wins by a length going away, with a clean trip he wins by 2-3. Flores should of swung wide instead of getting too cute with saving too much ground. He was sitting on the best horse and the horse with most run.

[my miss storm cat]

Yeah I totally agree, Seattle.