I know sometimes we whine about a wide-open Derby, but this one is one of the "worst" in that regard. It's absolutely packed with horses that just keep beating each other.
The Desert World Cup may be the best field we've ever assembled for it, horse for horse.
The Oaks is a little bit lacking in hype this year.
The Golden Sprint is really good, I think. It will be fun to see if Brianna's filly can beat the boys again, or if Dark Prophesy avenges his lone loss.
I also like races that we don't call, like the Derby Mile, etc.
Anyone else PUMPED UP!?
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Tonight's Races!
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I’m super excited! But also so nervous! I have a horse in the Lexington Bunbury, is it always this stressful?! How do people with horses in MULTIPLE of these big races handle the stress
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I have a few nice ones running tonight and I'm super excited. I have 2 nice 3yr olds in the Bunbury and Bunburette that have me very excited for the rest of their careers. Also PJB in the big Dubai turf mile race! He is such a cool dude I always look forward to his races.
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I've got 3 in the called races (Lazorgator in the Duty Free, Silver Tabby Cat in the Bunbury, One More Kiss in the Oaks), along with two others in more pedestrian stakes (Pete the Cat and a juvy turf sprinter named Giratina), so I'm crossing my fingers for a nice payday. Gotta keep my name up there on the "average earnings per start" rankings!
I'd really love to get One More Kiss a big win before I retire her at the end of this year to make the Year 55 Derby winner, but that's easier said than done!
I'd really love to get One More Kiss a big win before I retire her at the end of this year to make the Year 55 Derby winner, but that's easier said than done!
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The Desert Turf Classic is a small field but boy oh boy is it quality!
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I've got Mister Awesome named in honor of Scott Eiland running in the Scott Eiland Memorial Desert Marathon. Hands down my sentimental favorite for the evening.
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It's real-life New Zealand Derby day today, with the big race itself set to go at 4:55pm. I have runners in both the Louisville Oaks and Derby, with post times of... 4:45pm and 4:55pm.
I remember a few years ago I was in Auckland (can't remember why; it was a Saturday so I don't think it was for a race meeting), standing at the base of the Sky Tower trying to listen to Steelheart's Louisville Derby on my phone. It would've been a bit ridiculous to go up to Auckland for the NZ Derby today, only to find a quiet spot near the tie-ups to listen to a couple of SIM races while everyone else is watching the real deal.
So I'm at home, punting on races all day and trying to figure out what I'll do come 4:45. I'll probably listen to the Oaks, pause the broadcast, watch the NZ Derby and then listen to the Louisville Derby a few minutes after it was called live.
Really looking forward to it. I think I have live chances in both races, and I don't have much coming up the pipeline so this could be the highlight for the next few years.
I remember a few years ago I was in Auckland (can't remember why; it was a Saturday so I don't think it was for a race meeting), standing at the base of the Sky Tower trying to listen to Steelheart's Louisville Derby on my phone. It would've been a bit ridiculous to go up to Auckland for the NZ Derby today, only to find a quiet spot near the tie-ups to listen to a couple of SIM races while everyone else is watching the real deal.
So I'm at home, punting on races all day and trying to figure out what I'll do come 4:45. I'll probably listen to the Oaks, pause the broadcast, watch the NZ Derby and then listen to the Louisville Derby a few minutes after it was called live.
Really looking forward to it. I think I have live chances in both races, and I don't have much coming up the pipeline so this could be the highlight for the next few years.
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Always pumped up for Derby Night! I think there are going to be some great racing and a few surprise winners!
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