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Re: Hopeless Stakes is back!
I know I am older than most but my understanding has always been that ... means "and so on" whatever that is meant to mean in context.
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.. and I read it as a "thinking pause" of such. A "softer" way of expressing oneself, than ending with a full stop.
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Thanks Gigi! And if (well, I don't think it's possible, my horse is a louse) I win, you get some breeding-money!Gigi Gofaster wrote: ↑4 years ago I did contact Em and I think she added two spots so at least people didn’t get bumped by the two non maidens. I would love to keep Nite Fishing in just because she’s sentimental to me but I scratched Trot Jakeline to get Flizan’s horse in.
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There is a broadcast for todays races but I cant find the "Hopeless stakes" among them!
Isn´t this of more interest and importance than those steward cups?
Isn´t this of more interest and importance than those steward cups?
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Next year, when we can protect the conditions, I’m sure it will be there!!!Polk Buffalo wrote: ↑4 years ago There is a broadcast for todays races but I cant find the "Hopeless stakes" among them!
Isn´t this of more interest and importance than those steward cups?
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Congrats to Troy Gallant and The Gold Road, honorary winners of the Hopeless!
Top up purse money has been sent to all of those who should have made the top five - roll on next year!
Top up purse money has been sent to all of those who should have made the top five - roll on next year!
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"Gigi, you continue to impress the heck out of me." - The Steward. Okay, it was 10 RL years ago, but I'm keeping it.
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Ty Gigi! And I se that Fighting For Cache is probably still eligible to join... lol
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Thanks much Gigi. You adding the purse money was a very nice gesture. Far beyond what anyone would expect.
Crossing fingers, 8.0 will give us the opportunity to be able to set "odd" conditions like this just for fun. If so, count on me to sponsor The Hopeless Pacer Division next season!
Crossing fingers, 8.0 will give us the opportunity to be able to set "odd" conditions like this just for fun. If so, count on me to sponsor The Hopeless Pacer Division next season!
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Now, what does three exclamations mark mean?Gigi Gofaster wrote: ↑4 years ago
Next year, when we can protect the conditions, I’m sure it will be there!!!
Will it be there with an attitude?
I guess this and your own signature is good proof that you don't have any attitude. You just like to end things with a triple crown every time...
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Indeed. Although, when I do have ‘attitude’, I don’t typically leave anybody in any doubt about it! Attitude with gusto, I always say...Polk Buffalo wrote: ↑4 years agoNow, what does three exclamations mark mean?Gigi Gofaster wrote: ↑4 years ago
Next year, when we can protect the conditions, I’m sure it will be there!!!
Will it be there with an attitude?
I guess this and your own signature is good proof that you don't have any attitude. You just like to end things with a triple crown every time...
"I was afraid of Gigi, it was true." Oh yes. Be afraid. Be very afraid...
"Gigi, you continue to impress the heck out of me." - The Steward. Okay, it was 10 RL years ago, but I'm keeping it.
"Gigi, you continue to impress the heck out of me." - The Steward. Okay, it was 10 RL years ago, but I'm keeping it.
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So here's a funny story.
I retired two of my Hopeless-eligible mares, and feeling nostalgic I decided to breed them. In order to make sure their foals didn't get lost in the herd of trotter yearlings, I named them in honor of this years 'Hopelessgate': Unfortunate Ellipsis and Ellipsical. Now, I sent both these mares to Sam's very good stallion, Sams Ghost Dancer, partly because of the humor of this whole escapade but partly, frankly, because there's a bit of that 'attitude' coming out - neither mare BS'd well (although I hasten to point out that Devon Fancy's dam was a 'potential' and I'm in the camp that feels like trotter mare first foals have some weird boost that subsequent foals don't have, so you never know). As it happened both galloped claimer but whatever, I bred them for nostalgia.
Now, hats off to Sam. Spotting this he promptly sent some mares of interesting quality to some of my stallions. Of course, we pretty much just gave each other money, and none of the stallions used (Sam's or mine) are struggling enough that a few iffy mares are going to make a difference to their stats, but I have to say I admire his spirit. I am looking forward to watching the careers of Cannery Traveler, Jaysman (who is at Jaysman now if anyone wants to pick up this one as a VERY likely future Hopeless runner), Pity Party As, and my personal favorite - Small Minded Soul. I literally spat out my coffee when I saw that one! Small Minded Soul actually is a filly with a rocking pedigree so it might actually turn out to be something quality, and frankly, I really hope so. For as disappointed as I was about all this initially, I am truly loving where it's gone. Again, hats off to Sam. A worthy rival; and may Small Minded Soul bring us all some humor and cheer as we reflect on last year's Hopeless stakes!
I retired two of my Hopeless-eligible mares, and feeling nostalgic I decided to breed them. In order to make sure their foals didn't get lost in the herd of trotter yearlings, I named them in honor of this years 'Hopelessgate': Unfortunate Ellipsis and Ellipsical. Now, I sent both these mares to Sam's very good stallion, Sams Ghost Dancer, partly because of the humor of this whole escapade but partly, frankly, because there's a bit of that 'attitude' coming out - neither mare BS'd well (although I hasten to point out that Devon Fancy's dam was a 'potential' and I'm in the camp that feels like trotter mare first foals have some weird boost that subsequent foals don't have, so you never know). As it happened both galloped claimer but whatever, I bred them for nostalgia.
Now, hats off to Sam. Spotting this he promptly sent some mares of interesting quality to some of my stallions. Of course, we pretty much just gave each other money, and none of the stallions used (Sam's or mine) are struggling enough that a few iffy mares are going to make a difference to their stats, but I have to say I admire his spirit. I am looking forward to watching the careers of Cannery Traveler, Jaysman (who is at Jaysman now if anyone wants to pick up this one as a VERY likely future Hopeless runner), Pity Party As, and my personal favorite - Small Minded Soul. I literally spat out my coffee when I saw that one! Small Minded Soul actually is a filly with a rocking pedigree so it might actually turn out to be something quality, and frankly, I really hope so. For as disappointed as I was about all this initially, I am truly loving where it's gone. Again, hats off to Sam. A worthy rival; and may Small Minded Soul bring us all some humor and cheer as we reflect on last year's Hopeless stakes!
"I was afraid of Gigi, it was true." Oh yes. Be afraid. Be very afraid...
"Gigi, you continue to impress the heck out of me." - The Steward. Okay, it was 10 RL years ago, but I'm keeping it.
"Gigi, you continue to impress the heck out of me." - The Steward. Okay, it was 10 RL years ago, but I'm keeping it.