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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Rock the Vote
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Horses Americans Should Know V: Montmartre
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Labels: Curlin, Duke of Marmalade, Montmartre, New Approach, Zarkava
Monday, July 14, 2008
Del Cap Recap
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
No Shame in Second
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Weekend Preview
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What About Einstein?
Because neither Cunningham nor Gallion were licensed in New York, Pitts had to withhold Einstein from running in the Manhattan.Given that Einstein is 6, one imagines that if an attempt to force his sale were successful, he'd be headed straight to stud (even though his Spend A Buck breeding isn't popular in the US right now -- despite its obvious quality). In an ideal situation, he'd be bought by someone else (ideally, someone who is not in prison) and kept in training with Helen Pitts (with whom he has blossomed over the last few years -- I still suspect Curlin might have hit his stride sooner had he remained with her team) for at least another year. One wonders whether he's simply flying under the radar with relation to the legal tussle or if there are ongoing behind-the-scenes discussions over his future. In either case, here's hoping the rest of his season is unimpeded by the problems created by the Midnight Cry situation. More on this weekend's races later...I need to go see a man about a phone... |
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Curlin: High on Life
Jackson told the subcommittee that Curlin demonstrated that a horse could run without drugs."Not that he didn't in the past, but we changed that," he told Congress in his testimony.Trainer Steve Asmussen (apparently 'on notice' regarding the whole drug situation -- but will he make Stephen Colbert's On Notice board?) is not expecting anything like a walkover on Saturday: "If we can establish Grade I form with him in the Man o' War, then he'll go to Chantilly," Asmussen said. Curlin would prepare at the ancient training center north of Paris for the 1 1/2-mile Prix Foy on Sept. 14 at Longchamp. "We do expect a Curlin race Saturday, but there are questions out there. We don't want to kid ourselves about his turf form if we're going to try the Arc. I think we're going to get a gauge of his turf ability, but even if all goes well, we'll still have a lot to do."Here's hoping for an encouraging effort; the Prix Foy would be the next stop if all goes well. Luckily ESPNews will be televising the event, and I join Dana in praising the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that made it possible. A brief, sad segue before we discuss this weekend's Del Cap – former 2-year-old champ Vindication is dead at age 8 after complications from colic. I admit I thought he was over-rated as a racehorse and certainly didn't think much of his retirement at 2, but it's a shame nonetheless. In better news, Del Cap weekend is almost upon us. Proud Spell will likely return on Saturday in the Delaware Oaks and Unbridled Belle goes for a repeat win on Sunday in the big race. If your only experience of live racing is a Breeders' Cup day or Triple Crown race, I encourage you to join me at Delaware Park on Sunday; it's never too crowded, there's plenty of shade and/or air conditioning, the paddock is lovely and while the food isn't much to speak of, the bathrooms work. Check back tomorrow for more on the Delaware Oaks and the Delaware Handicap. |
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Jess Jackson Got a Deal
A group led by winemaker Jess Jackson paid $2.6 million for an 80 percent majority interest in rising star Curlin in 2007.This comes as there are still attempts to force the sale of the other 20% -- it's all on on Thursday. No word on a license in NY or IL as yet...or what that remaining percentage might be worth. |
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