I can't believe he's coming back!
 

After a long layoff (i don't know how long), the most impressive brazilian dirt performer, imo, is preparing for his come back. AL ARZ is doing well at the workouts and is being planned to race him in the Winds Sand Handicap Stakes, on september 3rd at Del Mar.

He is my favourite brazilian horse of this decade, i think. Hope he is well!!:D

was he not entered for the Hollywood Gold Cup last yr? I was going to make a big bet on him before he scratched. WHo is training him now?

Two years ago..... no?

He's been working out since July. :)

Nice to see you so excited!

I really like this field.....:)

Del Mar - September 3rd, 2007 - Race 4
Windy Sands H. - Grade:
Estimated Local Post Time: 3:30 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old and Upward
Purse: $85,000
Distance: One Mile
Surface: All Weather Track
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Al Arz (BRZ) 8 Gelding 114 David Romero Flores
2 Visa Parade (ARG) 4 Colt 119 Michael C. Baze
3 Heatseeker (IRE) 4 Colt 115 Joseph Talamo
4 Wanna Runner (ON) 4 Gelding 116 Tyler Baze
5 Buzzards Bay (FL) 5 Horse 121 Jose Valdivia, Jr.
6 Plug Me In (KY) 4 Gelding 114 Alonso Quinonez
7 Cimyla (IRE) 6 Gelding 115 Victor Espinoza

Did you really say that ??????? Esp with the title of the thread :p :D

Perv. :D

CIMYLA!!!!!!

Has he raced since Hollywood Park in May?

Back on the Poly, i expect to him improve a lot and i wouldn't discount him in this race.

I ONLY asked..did you really say that..... ! :p :p

Go AL ARZ!!!

Just a quote....I arrived today from the US...and i've been yesterday at Calder!:D My first time betting on non-brazilian race tracks...I bet one at Calder and one at Saratoga...lol...it was pretty funny!

Sorry, but i think Cimyla will win this.

Anyone know what Buzzards Bay was scratched?

Hope you're having fun!

If AL ARZ or PLUG ME Wins, I am alive in the second leg of the Pick 3.
I singled Miss Josie Wells in the last leg.

Disappointed with Cimyla. He had everything to suit him today, but just wasn't good enough.

Impressed by the winner though, who looked to it very easily.

Sad news...:( ...al arz will undergo surgery after the race...kind of a epiglot obstruction...

He's baaaaack. :)

Hollywood Park - November 7th, 2007 - Race 4
Estimated Local Post Time: 2:01 PM
Race Type: Claiming
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old and Upward
Purse: $33,000
Distance: One And One Sixteenth Miles
Surface: All Weather Track
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name Claiming Price
1 Smoocher (FL) 6 Horse 120 Joseph Talamo $40,000
2 Seven Secrets (BC) 4 Gelding 120 Garrett K. Gomez $40,000
3 Gallardo (FL) 5 Gelding 122 Michael C. Baze $40,000
4 Al Arz (BRZ) 8 Gelding 120 David Romero Flores $40,000
5 Westerly Magic (FL) 4 Gelding 124 Mike E. Smith $40,000
6 Oceanus (BRZ) 8 Horse 120 Jose Valdivia, Jr. $40,000
7 Imitation (KY) 7 Gelding 120 Corey S. Nakatani $40,000
8 Cousins Lew (FL) 4 Gelding 120 Aaron T. Gryder $40,000

One of the more difficult $40k claiming races you will see.....this one will be a dandy to watch.

Yeah, should be fun.

I've always liked Oceanus. Not exactly the most consistent horse in the world..... gotta love him. :D