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06-24-2009, 08:14 AM
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To all,
Foremost, congratulations to all the Dee Tee 03 partners who made Rampillion and Tuesday at Delaware Park possible, and to ALL 125+ members of Dee Tee Stable who participate. While the third win overall in 25 starts for the Stable, this was our first 'maiden-breaker' and puts the first of hopefully two stamps of success on our ambitious initial attempt to buy and develop yearlings. Hearty congratulations and warm appreciation go to Chuck and his staff and Linda Albert and hers for bringing our determined Came Home filly together for another chance upon which she capitalized. Rampillion has had some tough luck and nagging problems holding her back, but she is a hard trying horse that has more to offer yet. No matter what kind of field it was she faced Tuesday, she was exceptionally good and simply buried her foes. Clinton Potts deserves our thanks of course for riding a perfect race. Potts gave Rampillion her 'head' after the opening quarter when she broke sharp and was determined to get the lead. Potts let her run instead of fighting her, as she excelerated when he tried to take hold. He was very impressed with her and looks forward to riding her back. Potts joins Jose Velez Jr. and Hector Rosario Jr. as riders who have won in the Lime and Royal. Thanks to Darren and Chris Dattillio and Dave Blaha for making the drives to beautiful Delaware Park for the race. As some of the most active and eager members of Dee Tee, it was great to share the experience with them Tuesday, and I especially appreciate their sentiments expressed above. It was a wonderful day from start to finish Tuesday and certainly will be one of the most memorable experiences ever for me personally. Since our first start at Keeneland in April 2007, this was the 9th Stable race I've been able to attend, and indeed being on hand for the win was exceptionally sweet and gratifying. Being at the track with friends and enjoying the shared experience it promotes is what the game is about. Making the trip with Steve Haskin and Andy Serling, who have been exceptionally generous with their guidance and support of my career in racing media, was particularly enjoyable and uniquely enhanced the day's pleasure for me. And thanks to everyone on DT who follows the Stable, roots for its' runners, and takes authentic pleasure in its' exploits. I know not everyone can participate in Dee Tee, but I'm glad most here feel like they are a part of the shared experience because you are. Steve Chris and Darren Dattillio, Steve Haskin, Linda Albert, Dave Blaha 
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984. Last edited by Kasept : 06-24-2009 at 10:15 AM. 
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06-24-2009, 08:55 AM
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Thanks for coming Tuesday... Was great to meet you in person and I'm sorry I didn't get to see you before you left! Albert will give her three weeks and then evaluate. She's a horse that appreciates some time between races and will need to get a little weight back on her. She'll be staying at Delaware according to Albert. I'm guessing a mid 50's on the BSF... Steve Haskin, Andy Serling, Freddymo (!) 
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984. Last edited by Kasept : 06-24-2009 at 10:15 AM.
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06-24-2009, 11:18 AM
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Darren, Chris and I were holding them back the best we could. We got trampled right after Steve clicked the photo.
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06-24-2009, 01:23 PM
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06-24-2009, 04:44 PM
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06-24-2009, 06:52 PM
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06-24-2009, 07:21 PM
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06-24-2009, 09:15 PM
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"Have the clean racing people run any ads explaining that giving a horse a Starbucks and a chocolate poppyseed muffin for breakfast would likely result in a ten year suspension for the trainer?" - Dr. Andrew Roberts
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06-24-2009, 09:41 PM
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I can tell from the photos that the slots have destroyed racing in Delaware.
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06-24-2009, 07:38 PM
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Very cool!
Congrats all. 
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